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19-107 A-1 Fence, Inc., Hyde Middle School Fence Repairs CITY OF
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT
[a $60,000 OR LESS
CUPERTINO
1. PARTIES
This public works contract("Contract") is made and entered into on June 18,2019
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("Effective Date")by and between the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation("City"), and
A-1 Fence, Inc. , a Corporation
("Contractor") for Hyde Middle School Fence Repairs
2. SCOPE OF WORK
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Contractor will perform and provide all labor,materials, equipment, supplies,transportation and any
other items or work necessary to perform and complete the work required for the Project("Work"), as
required in the Scope of Work, attached here and incorporated as Exhibit A, and in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Contract.
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3. TIME FOR COMPLETION
3.1 Term.This Contract begins on the Effective Date and ends on December 18, 2019
("Contract Time")unless terminated earlier as provided herein. Contractor's Work shall begin on the
date shown on a written Notice to Proceed("NTP") and must be fully completed within the Contract
Time or on the date specifically provided in the Notice to Proceed. The City Engineer will not issue a
NTP until the Contract is fully executed by both parties and City has received satisfactory proof of
insurance and any performance and payment bonds that may be required.
3.2 Time is of the essence for Contractor's performance and completion of the Work. Contractor
must have sufficient time,resources, and qualified staff to deliver the work on time.
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3.3 Liquidated damages of$ 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,
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 satisfactory performance of the Work j
an amount that will based on actual costs but that will be capped so as not to exceed$6500.00 ✓
("Contract Price"), for all of Contractor's direct and indirect costs, including all labor,materials,
supplies, equipment, taxes, insurance,bonds and all overhead costs.
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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
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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
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.
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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
procured a City Business License. Contractor shall possess a California Contractor's License in good
standing for the following classifrcation(s): C-13 , 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
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.
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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
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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
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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. I
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 maintain 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 i
separate from other records, and maintained for four years from the date of City's final payment.
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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:
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(a) Breach of contract, obligations, representations or warranties;
(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.
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. i
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 j
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.
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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
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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 1
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; i
(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
$ 200.00 per worker for each day of violation.
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(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
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, j
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.
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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.
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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 I, Class lI, 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
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(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.
16. URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT
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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
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 1
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 j
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
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 area 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.
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.
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17. PROJECT COORDINATION
City Project Manager. City assigns Brian Gathers 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 Vanessa Alonso,
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Manager 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
for satisfactory Work rendered through the termination 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 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
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If City initiates legal action, files a complaint or cross-complaint, or pursues arbitration, appeal, or I
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.
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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 party beneficiaries of this Contract.
23. WAIVER
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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 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
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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. SEVERABILITY/PARTIAL INVALIDITY
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If a court finds any term or provision of this Contract to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the legal j
portion of said provision and all other contract provisions will remain in full force and effect. j
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28. SURVIVAL
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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.
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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 i
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:
To City of Cupertino: To Contractor:
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014 A-!Fence,Inc. 14820Story Road San Jose,CA.95127
Attention: Brian Gathers,Public Works Supervisor Attention: Vanessa Alonso
Copy to: Carl Valdez, Superintendent Copy to: Jeniessa Souza
Email: briangAcupertino.org Email: alfenceinc(dsbcglobal.net I
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
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. j
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have caused this Contract to be executed as of the Execution
Date first above written.
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CONTRACTOR A-1 Fence, Inc. CITY OF CUPERTINO,
14820 Story Road, San Jose, CA. 95127 a Municipal Corporation
Comoratio'n/
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Title:Manager Title: irector bf Public Works
Signature Date: ��l�� "I Signature Date: 617�/1
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: 75Z Llle-
HEATHER M. MINNER
Cupertino City Attorney
ATTEST:
By:
GRACE SCHMIDT, City Clerk
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A-1 FENCE, INC
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO: DATE:5-21-19
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NAME: CITY OF CUPERTINO JOB NAME: 19325 BOLLINGER RD/CUPERTINO
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STREET: 10555 MARY AVE CONTACT:BRIAN GATHERS/408-355-4170 {
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CITY:CUPERTINO E-MAIL:BRIANG@CUPERTINO.ORG ?
STATE: CA ZIP:95014 P.O. CROSS ST:HYDE AVE ESTMATOR:EMILIO JR
WE HEREBY SUBMIT SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR FILE:CITY OF CUPERTINO 19325 BOLLINGER RD
JOB DESCRIPTION:
INSTALL:30'OF 20'11 9GA CHAIN LINK FENCE.2 7/8"POSTS. 1 5/8"TOP&MIDDLE RAIL.
7GA BOTTOM TENSION WIRE.POSTS SET TIN CONCRETE. 10'MAX O/C. (REMOVE&HAUL AWAY:
EXISTING FENCE,CUT POSTS AT GRADE LEVEL.)
RE-ATTACH:EXISTING CHAIN LINK FABRIC TO FENCE POSTS W/STEEL HOOK TIES,
AS NEEDED.
(PREVAILING WAGE.)
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*SELF CLOSING GATES*(HYDRAULIC ARM,SPRING OR BOOMER HINGES)30 DAYS LIMITED WARRANTY.
(A-1 FENCE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PERMITS AND/OR UNDERGROUND LINES.)
( FREE SERVICE CALL BEFORE WE DIG 1-800 227-2600 USA NORTH
GROUND:DIRT/CONC LEVEL:YES ACCESS:OK DEMO:YES CLEARING:NO
WE HEREBY PROPOSE TO FURNISH LABOR AND 7ERIALS-COMPLETE AND ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE
SPECIFICATIONS,FOR THE SUM OF%500.00 DOLLARS WITH PAYMENT TO BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:
100% ON COMPLETION
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
THE ABOVE PRICES,SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS ARE SATISFACTORY AND ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED.YOU
AUTHORIZED TO DO THE WORK AS SPECIFIED.PAYMENT WILL BE MADE AS OUTLINED ABOVE.ALL MATERIALS WILL
REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF A-1 FENCE INC.UNTIL ALL INVOICES PERTAINING TO THIS JOB ARE PAID IN FULL.
RESTOCKING CHARGE MAY BE APPLIED IF JOB IS CANCELED OR LAYOUT ALTERED FROM SIGNED CONTRACT,
ACCEPTED:
PRINT NAME: Brian Gathers
DATE: 5/21/19 SIGNATURE: C3u �a
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Small Projects - $60,000
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.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LLMT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
J-1 Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form 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, 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
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 i
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3. 1V rkers' Compensation: As required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and
mployer'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. Profes ' nal Liability with limits no less than$1,000,000 per occurrence or claim,and$2,000,000 aggregate.
Er 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 e 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).
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6. Contractor 'Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions with limits
no less 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:
Addi ionallnsured Status
e 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
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 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.
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W er of Subrogation
ach 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.
Accept 'ity of Insurers
Ins nce must be issued by insurers acceptable to City and licensed to do business in the State of California,and each
surer 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.
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Aco D® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMIDD/YYYY)
10/4/2018
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(les)must 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 endorsements.
PRODUCER CONTACT Yupha Sriporn
TLB Insurance Services PHONE 209-365-4320 FAX No:880-329-0842
CA License #0882095 ADDRESS:yupha-ariporn@leavitt.com
3000 Oak Road, Suite 210 INSURE S AFFORDING COVERAGE..— NAic o
Walnut Creek CA 94597 INSURERA:United Fire Group f. R03875
INSURED INSURERS.Weeco Insurance Com any 25011
A-1 Fence Inc. INSURERC:RSUI Group f" h R18621
DBA Delaware A-1 Fence Inc. INSURERD:Cypress Insurance Com an ,r } 10855
14820 Story Rd INSURERE:
San Jose CA 95127 INSURERF:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:18-19 MASTER 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.
L ITR TYPE OF INSURANCE A BR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP
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wry' PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 11000,000
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PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY /,- POO eBINED SINGLE LIMB $ 1,600,000,
,000,000 _
B X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $
ALL OWNED SCHEDULED
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NON-OWNED PPe�aulRdent AMAGE $
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Medical payments $ 1,000
UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 3,000,.006
C X EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 3,000,000
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(Mandatory In NH) Y AOWC924604 10/1/2018 10/1/2019 E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOY $ 11000,000
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORD 101,Addid at Remarks Schedule,may be attached If more space Is required)
RE: Work done for the City of Cupertino. City of Cupertino, its City ouncil, officers, employees,
agents, servants, & volunteers are included as additional insured with respect to the General & Auto
Liability per the attached endorsements per written contract. This insurance is Primary per the attached
endorsement per written contract. Waiver of Subrogation for General & Auto Liability & Worker's Comp per
the attached endorsement per written contract. This policy has a Per Project Limit endorsement also
attached. •30 days notice of cancellation for non-renewal of policy
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
10555 Mary Ave ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
Cupertino, CA 95014
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Yupha Sriporn/STBORR
©1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
INS025(201401)
POLICY NUMBER: 60496333 CG 2010R 1211
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR
CONTRACTORS
(WITH LIMITED COMPLETED OPERATIONS COVERAGE)
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
BUSINESSOWNERS COVERAGE FORM
SCHEDULE
NAME OF PERSON OR ORGANIZATION the qualifying language above because of
Any person or organization to whom or to which payments we make for injury.
the named insured Is obligated by a virtue of a
written contract to provide Insurance that is LOCATION OF JOB:
afforded by this policy. Where required by The job location must be within the State of
contract, the officers, officials, employees, domicile of the named insured, or within any
directors, subsidiaries, partners, successors, contiguous State thereto.
parents, divisions, architects, surveyors and
engineers are included as additional Insureds. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
All other entities, including but not limited to The type of work performed must be that as
agents, volunteers, servants, members and described under classifications in the CGL
partnerships are included as additional Insureds, Coverage Part Declarations.
If required by contract, only when acting within
the course and scope of their duties controlled
and supervised by the primary (first) additional
Insured. If an Owner Controlled Insurance
Program is involved,the coverage applies to off- PRIMARY CLAUSE:
site operations only. If the purpose of this When this endorsement applies and when
endorsement is for bid purposes only, then no required by written contract, such insurance as
coverage applies. is afforded by the general liability policy is
primary Insurance and other Insurance shall be
WHO IS AN INSURED:(Section II) excess and shall not contribute to the Insurance
This section is amended to include as an afforded by this endorsement.
insured the person or organization within the
scope of the qualifying language above, but only EXCLUSION
to the extent that the person or organization is This insurance provided to the additional Insured
held liable for your acts or omissions in the does not apply to "bodily injury", "property
course of urour work" for that person or damage" or "personal and advertising injury"
organization by or for you. The °products- arising out of an architect's, engineer's or
completed operations hazard" portion of the surveyor's rendering or failure to render any
policy coverage as respects the additional professional services,Including:
Insured does not apply to any work involving or 1. The preparing, approving, or failing to
related to properties Intended for residential or prepare or approve, maps, designs,
habitational occupancy (other than apartments). shop drawings, opinions, reports,
This clause does not affect the "products- surveys, field orders, change orders, or
completed operations" coverage provided to the drawings and specifications;and
named insured(s). 2. Supervisory, inspection, architectural or
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: engineering activities.
We waive any right of recovery, when required Endorsement EFFECTIVE DATE: SEE DEC
by written contract, that we may have against
the person or organization within the scope of Endorsement EXPIRATION DATE: SEE DEC
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CG 25 03 05 09
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
DESIGNATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT(S)
GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMIT
This endorsement modifies Insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
SCHEDULE
Designated Construction Project(s):
Information re1. quired to complete this Schedule, If not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.
A. For all sums which the insured becomes legally 3. Any payments made under Coverage A for
obligated to pay as damages caused by damages or under Coverage C for medical
"occurrences° under Section I—Coverage A, and for expenses shall reduce the Designated
all medical expenses caused by accidents under Construction Project General Aggregate Limit
Section I — Coverage C, which can be attributed for that designated construction project. Such
only to ongoing operations at a single designated payments shall not reduce the General
construction project shown In the Schedule above: Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations nor
1. A separate Designated Construction Project shall they reduce any other Designated
General Aggregate Limit applies to each Construction Project General Aggregate Limit
designated construction project, and that limit is for any other designated construction project
equal to the amount of the General Aggregate shown in the Schedule above.
Limit shown In the Declarations. 4. The limits shown In the Declarations for Each
2. The Designated Construction Project General Occurrence, Damage To Premises Rented To
Aggregate Limit Is the most we will pay for the You and Medical Expense continue to apply.
sum of all damages under Coverage A, except However, instead of being subject to time
damages because of°bodily injury "or"property General Aggregate Limit shown in the
damage" included In the "products-completed Declarations, such limits will be subject to the
operations hazard", and for medical expenses applicable Designated Construction Project
under Coverage C regardless of the number of: General Aggregate Limit.
a. Insureds;
b. Claims made or"suits" brought; or
c. Persons or organizations making claims or
bringing "suits".
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B. For all sums which the Insured becomes legally C. When coverage for liability arising out of the
obligated to pay as damages caused by "products-completed operations hazard° is provided,
"occurrences" under Section I—Coverage A,and for any payments for damages because of "bodily
all medical expenses caused by accidents under injury" or 'property damage" included in the
Section 1 —Coverage C, which cannot be attributed "products-completed operations hazard" will reduce
only to ongoing operations at a single designated the Products-completed Operations Aggregate
construction project shown In the Schedule above: Umit, and not reduce the General Aggregate Umit
nor the Designated Construction Project General
1. Any payments made under Coverage A for Aggregate Limit.
damages or under Coverage C for medical
expenses shall reduce the amount available D. If the applicable designated construction project has
under the General Aggregate Umit or the been abandoned, delayed, or abandoned and then
Products-completed Operations Aggregate restarted, or if the authorized contracting parties
Umlt, whichever is applicable; and deviate from plans, blueprints, designs,
specifications or timetables, the project will still be
2. Such payments shall not reduce any Designated deemed to be the same construction project.
Construction Project General Aggregate UmiL E. The provisions of Section Ili — Limits Of Insurance
not otherwise modified by this endorsement shall
continue to apply as stipulated.
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POLICY NUMBER: ;�WPP140645103 COMMERCIAL AUTO
CA990187 0715
This Endorsement Changes The Policy. Please ead It Carefully
BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE EXPANSION
ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement modifies insurance provided by the following:
BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM
With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the COVERAGE FORM apply
unless modified by the endorsement.
A. Newly Acquired or Formed e. An "employee"of yours is an"insured"
Organizations, Employee Hired Car while operating an "auto"hired or rented
Liability and Blanket Additional Insured under a contract or agreement in that
Status for Certain Entities. "employee's"name,with your
Item 1.Who is an Insured of Paragraph A. permission,while performing duties
Coverage under SECTION II—COVERED related to the conduct of your business.
AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE is f. Any person or organization you are
amended to add: required by written contract or
d. Any organization you newly acquire or agreement to name as an additional
form,other than a partnership,joint "insured", but only with respect to
venture or limited liability company, and liability created in whole or in part by
over which you maintain ownership of a such agreement.
majority interest(greater than 50%), will B. Increase Of Loss Earnings Payment
qualify as a Named Insured;however, Subpart(4)of a.Supplementary Payments
(1) coverage under this provision is of Item 2.Coverage Extensions of
afforded only until the 180'"day Paragraph A.Coverage under SECTION If
after you acquire or form the —COVERED AUTOS LIABILITY
organization or the end of the policy COVERAGE is amended to read:
period,whichever is earlier; (4) We will pay reasonable expenses
(2) coverage does not apply to"bodily incurred by the"insured"at our
injury", "property damage"or request,including actual loss of
"covered pollution cost or expense" earnings up to$1,000 per day
that results from an"accident"which because of time off from work.
occurred before you acquired or C. Fellow Employee Injured By Covered
formed the organization;and Auto You Own Or Hire
(3) coverage does not apply if there is Item 5. Fellow Employee of Paragraph B.
other similar insurance available to Exclusions under SECTION If—COVERED
that organization, or if similar AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE is
insurance would have been amended to add:
available but for its termination or
the exhaustion of its limits of This exclusion does not apply if the"bodily
insurance. injury" results from the use of a covered
This insurance does not apply if "auto"you own or hire. Such coverage as
coverage for the newly acquired or
p y is afforded by this provision is excess over formed organization is excluded either any other collectible insurance.
by the provisions of this coverage form
or by endorsement.
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D. Limited Automatic Towing Coverage G. "Personal Effects"Coverage
Item 2.Towing, of Paragraph A.Coverage, Item 4. Coverage Extensions of Paragraph
under SECTION III—PHYSICAL DAMAGE A. Coverage, under SECTION III -
COVERAGE is amended to read: PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE,is
amended to add:
2. Towing
"Personal Effects" Coverage
We will pay for towing and labor costs
each time that a covered"auto"is We will pay actual cash value for"loss"to
disabled. All labor must be performed at "personal effects"of the"insured"while in
the place of disablement of the covered a covered"auto"subject to a maximum
"auto". limit of$2,500 per"loss",for that covered
"auto"caused by the same"accident". No
a. The limit for towing and labor for deductible will apply to this coverage.
each disablement is$500; H. "Downtime Loss" Coverage
b. No deductible applies to this cover-
age. Item 4. Coverage Extensions,of
Paragraph A.Coverage, under SECTION
E. Item 3.Glass Breakage—Hitting A Bird Ill.PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, is
Or Animal—Falling Objects or Missiles of amended to add:
Paragraph A.Coverage under SECTION III
—PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, is "Downtime Loss"Coverage
amended to add: We will pay any resulting"downtime loss"
Glass Repair Coverage expenses you sustain as a result of a
covered physical damage"loss"to a
We will waive the Comprehensive covered"auto" up to a maximum of$100
deductible for Glass, if one is indicated on per day,for a maximum of 30 days for the
your covered"auto",for glass repairs. We same physical damage"loss", subject to
will repair at no cost to you, any glass that the following conditions:
can be repaired without replacement,
provided the"loss"arises from a covered a. We will piovide"downtime loss"beginning
Comprehensive"loss"to your"auto". on the 5 day after we have given you
F. Increase Of Transportation Expense our agreement to pay for repairs to a
Coverage covered"auto"and you have given the
repair facility your authorization to make
Subpart a.Transportation Expenses of repairs;
Item 4.Coverage Extensions of Paragraph b. Coverage for"downtime loss" expenses
A.Coverage under SECTION III— will end when any of the following occur:
PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is
amended to read: (1) You have a spare or reserve"auto"
a. Transportation Expenses available to you to continue your
operations.
We will pay up to$50 per day to a (2) You purchase a replacement"auto".
maximum of$1,000 for temporary
transportation expense incurred by you (3) Repairs to your covered "auto"have
because of the total theft of a covered been completed by the repair facility
"auto"of the private passenger type. and they determine the covered
We will pay only for those covered "auto"is road-worthy.
"autos"for which you carry either (4) You reach the 30 day maximum
Comprehensive or Specified Causes of coverage.
Loss Coverage or Theft Coverage. We
will pay for temporary transportation
expenses incurred during the period
beginning 48 hours after the theft and
ending, regardless of the policy's
expiration, when the covered"auto"is
returned to use or we pay for its"loss".
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I. Item 4.Coverage Extensions, of d. Contraband or property in the course
Paragraph A. Coverage, under SECTION of illegal transportation or trade.
III. PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, is e. "Loss"caused by theft, unless there is
amended to add: evidence of forced entry into the
We will pay any resulting rental covered"auto"and a police report is
reimbursement expenses incurred by you for filed.
a rental of an"auto"because of"loss"to a K. Accidental Airbag Discharge Coverage
covered"auto"up to a maximum of$100 per
day, for a maximum of 30 days for the same Item 3.a.of Paragraph B. Exclusions under
physical damage"loss", subject to the SECTION Ill—PHYSICAL DAMAGE
following conditions: COVERAGE is amended to read:
a. We will provide rental reimbursement a. Wear and tear, freezing, mechanical
incurred during the policy period or electrical breakdown.The
beginning 24 hours after the"loss"and exclusion relating to mechanical
ending, regardless of the policy break-down does not apply to the
expiration, with the number of days accidental discharge of an air bag.
reasonably required to repair or replace L. Loan or Lease Gap Coverage
the covered"auto". If the"loss"is Paragraph C. Limit Of Insurance under
caused by theft,this number of days is SECTION Ill—PHYSICAL DAMAGE
the number of days it takes to locate the COVERAGE is amended to add:
covered "auto"and return it to you or the
number of days it takes for the claim to If a covered"auto"is owned or leased and
be settled,whichever comes first. if we provide Physical Damage Coverage
on it,we will pay, in the event of a-covered
b. Our payment is limited to necessary and total"loss",any unpaid amount due on the
actual expenses incurred. lease or loan for a covered"auto", less:
c. This coverage does not apply while there are spare or reserve"autos" a. The amount paid under the Physical
Damage Coverage Section of the
available to you for your operations. policy;and
d. If a"loss"results from the total theft of a b. Any:
covered"auto"of the private passenger
type,we will pay under this coverage (1) Overdue lease or loan
only that amount of your rental payments including penalties,
reimbursement expenses which is not interest or other charges
already provided for under the Physical resulting from overdue
Damage Coverage Extension. payments at the time of the
J. "Personal Effects" Exclusion "loss";
Paragraph B. Exclusions under SECTION (2) Financial penalties imposed
III—PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE,is under a lease for excessive use,
amended to add: abnormal wear and tear ivor high
mileage;
"Personal Effects" Exclusion
(3) Costs for extended warranties,
We will not pay for"loss"to"personal Credit Life Insurance, Health,
effects"of any of the following: Accident or Disability Insurance
a. Accounts,bills, currency, deeds, purchased with the loan or
evidence of debt, money, notes, lease;
securities or commercial paper or (4) Security deposits not refunded
other documents of value. by the lessor;and
b. Bullion,gold,silver, platinum,or other (5) Carry-over balances from
precious alloys or metals;furs or fur previous loans or leases
garments;jewelry;watches;precious
or semi-precious stones.
c. Paintings,statuary and other works of
art.
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M. Aggregate Deductible (3) An "executive officer"or director, if
Paragraph D. Deductible under SECTION you are a corporation;
III—PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is (4) A manager or member, if you are a
amended to add: limited liability company;
Regardless of the number of covered (5) Your insurance manager;or
"autos"involved in the same "loss",only (6) Your legal representative.
one deductible will apply to that"loss". If the deductible amounts vary by"autos", P. Waiver Of Subrogation For Auto Liability
then only the highest applicable deductible Losses Assumed Under Insured Contract
will apply to that"loss". Item 5.Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery
N. Diminishing Deductible Against Others To Us of Paragraph A.
Paragraph D. Deductible under SECTION Loss Conditions under SECTION IV—
BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is
III—PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended to add: amended to read:
Any deductible will be reduced by the
5. Transfer of Rights of Recovery
percentage indicated below on the first Against Others To Us
"loss"reported during the corresponding If any person or organization to or for
policy period: whom we make payments under this
Coverage Form has rights to recover
damages from another,those rights are
Loss Free Policy Periods Deductible transferred to us. That person or
With the Expansion Reduction on the organization must do everything
Endorsement first"loss" necessary to secure our rights and must
1 0% do nothing after an"accident"or"loss"
2 25°i° to impair them. However, if the insured
has waived those rights to recover
3 5o°i° through a written contract, we will waive
a 75% any right to recovery we may have
5 100% under this Coverage Form.
If we pay a Physical Damage"loss"during 0. Insurance is Primary and
the policy period under any BUSINESS Noncontributory
AUTO COVERAGE FORM you have with Subpart a.of Item 5.Other Insurance of
us, your deductible stated in the Paragraph B.General Conditions under
Declarations page of each such SECTION IV—BUSINESS AUTO
COVERAGE FORM will not be reduced on CONDITIONS is amended to read:
any subsequent claims during the remainder a. This insurance is primary and
of your policy period and your deductible
reduction will revert back to 0%for each noncontributory, as respects any other
such COVERAGE FORM if coverage is insurance, if required in a written
renewed. contract with you.
0. Knowledge of Loss and Notice To Us R. Other Insurance—Hired Auto Physical
Damage
Subsection a. of Item 2.Duties In the Event Subpart b. of Item S..Other Insurance of
of Accident, Claim,Suit or Loss of Paragraph A. Loss Conditions under Paragraph B. General Conditions under SECTION IV—BUSINESS AUTO SECTION IV—BUSINESS AUTO
CONDITIONS is amended to add: CONDITIONS is amended to read:
However,prompt notice of the"accident", b. For Hired Auto Physical Damage
claim, "suit"or"loss"to us or our Coverage,the following are deemed
authorized representative only applies to be covered"autos"you own:
after the"accident", claim, "suit"or"loss"is (1) Any covered"auto" you lease,
known to: hire, rent or borrow; and
(1) You,if you are an individual;
(2) A partner, if you are a partnership;
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(2) Any covered "auto"hired or rented
by your "employee"under a
contract in that individual
"employee's"name, with your
permission,while performing
duties related to the conduct of
your business.
However, any"auto"that is leased, hired,
rented or borrowed with a driver is not a
covered "auto".
S. Unintentional Failure To Disclose
Hazards
Paragraph B.General Conditions under
SECTION IV—BUSINESS AUTO CONDI-
TIONS is amended to add:
9. Your failure to disclose all hazards
existing as of the inception date of this
policy shall not prejudice the coverage
afforded by this policy, provided that
such failure to disclose all hazards is not
intentional. However, you must report
such previously undisclosed hazards to
us as soon as practicable after its
discovery.
T. Additional Definition
SECTION V—DEFINITIONS is amended to
add:
"Personal effects"means personal
property owned by the"insured".
"Downtime loss"means actual loss of
"business income"for the period of time
that a covered"auto":
1. Is out of service for repair or
replacement as a result of a covered
physical damage"loss"and
2. Is in the custody of a repair facility if
not a total"loss".
"Business Income"means:
1. Net Income(Net Profit or Loss
before income taxes)that would
have been earned or incurred;and
2. Continuing normal operating
expenses incurred, including payroll.
In this endorsement, Headings and Titles
are Inserted solely for the convenience and
ease of reference. They do not affect the
coverage provided by this endorsement,
nor do they constitute any part of the terms
and conditions of this endorsement. All
other policy wording not specifically
changed, modified, or replaced by this
endorsement wording remains in effect.
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WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 99 041013
(Ed. 9-14)
WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT-CALIFORNIA
BLANKET BASIS
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.)
The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2% of the total manual premium otherwise due on such
remuneration. The minimum premium for this endorsement is $350.
This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule.
SCHEDULE
BLANKET WAIVER
Person/Organization Blanket Waiver—Any person or organization for whom the Named Insured has
agreed by written contract to furnish this waiver.
Job Description Waiver Premium
All CA Operations 2276.00
This endorsement changes the policy to which it Is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated.
(The Information below Is required only when this endorsement Is Issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.)
Endorsement Effective 10/01/2018 Policy No. AOWC924684 V
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Insured Premium$
Insurance Company Cypress Insurance Company
Countersigned by
WC 99 0410E
(Ed.9-14)
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