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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAlloway Electric Co, Inc. Streetlights McMillan to Chinden LED Project #11235 Public Works Construction CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION STREETLIGHTS-LINDER ROAD- MCMILLAN TO CHINDEN (LED UPGRADES) PROJECT # 11235 THIS CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION is made this 11th day of July, 2023, and entered into by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642, Alloway Electric Co., Inc. hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR", whose business address is 502 E. 45th Street, Boise, ID 83714 and whose Public Works Contractor License# is PWC-C-12494. INTRODUCTION WHEREAS, the City has a need for LED Upgrades of Streetlights-Linder Road- McMillan to Chinden per established plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform and has agreed to provide such services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows: TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Scope of Work: 1.1 Contractor shall perform and furnish to the City upon execution of this Contract and receipt of the City's written notice to proceed, all services and work, and comply in all respects, as specified in the document titled "Scope of Work" a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, together with any amendments that may be agreed to in writing by the parties. 1.2 All documents, drawings and written work product prepared or produced by the Contractor under this Agreement, including without limitation electronic data files, are the property of the Contractor; provided, however, the City shall have the right to reproduce, publish and use all such work, or any part thereof, in any manner and for any purposes whatsoever and to authorize others to do so. If any such work is copyrightable, the Contractor may copyright the same, except that, as to any work which is copyrighted by the Contractor, the City reserves a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish and use such work, or any part thereof, and to authorize others to do so. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 1.3 The Contractor shall provide services and work under this Agreement consistent with the requirements and standards established by applicable federal, state and city laws, ordinances, regulations and resolutions. The Contractor represents and warrants that it will perform its work in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and practices for the profession or professions that are used in performance of this Agreement and that are in effect at the time of performance of this Agreement. Except for that representation and any representations made or contained in any proposal submitted by the Contractor and any reports or opinions prepared or issued as part of the work performed by the Contractor under this Agreement, Contractor makes no other warranties, either express or implied, as part of this Agreement. 1.4 Services and work provided by the Contractor at the City's request under this Agreement will be performed in a timely manner in accordance with a Schedule of Work, which the parties hereto shall agree to. The Schedule of Work may be revised from time to time upon mutual written consent of the parties. 2. Consideration 2.1 The Contractor shall be compensated on a Not-To-Exceed basis as provided in Exhibit B "Payment Schedule" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof for the Not-To-Exceed amount of $240,020.55. 2.2 The Contractor shall provide the City with a monthly statement and supporting invoices, as the work warrants, of fees earned and costs incurred for services provided during the billing period, which the City will pay within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice and approval by the City. The City will not withhold any Federal or State income taxes or Social Security Tax from any payment made by City to Contractor under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all taxes and other assessments on such sums is the sole responsibility of Contractor. 2.3 Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Contractor shall not be entitled to receive from the City any additional consideration, compensation, salary, wages, or other type of remuneration for services rendered under this Agreement including, but not limited to, meals, lodging, transportation, drawings, renderings or mockups or material escalations. Specifically, Contractor shall not be entitled by virtue of this Agreement to consideration in the form of overtime, health insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays or other paid leaves of absence of any type or kind whatsoever. 3. Term: 3.1 This agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties, and shall expire upon (a) completion of the agreed upon work, (b) or unless sooner terminated as provided in Sections 3.2, 3.3, and Section 4 below or unless some other method or time of termination is listed in Exhibit A. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 3.2 Should Contractor default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, City, at City's option, may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to Contractor. 3.3 Should City fail to pay Contractor all or any part of the compensation set forth in Exhibit B of this Agreement on the date due, Contractor, at the Contractor's option, may terminate this Agreement if the failure is not remedied by the City within thirty (30) days from the date payment is due. 4. Liquidated Damages: Substantial Completion shall be accomplished within 60 (sixty) calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This project shall be considered Substantially Complete when the Owner has full and unrestricted use and benefitof the facilities, both from an operational and safety standpoint, and only minor incidental work, corrections or repairs remain for the physical completion of the total contract. Contractor shall be liable to the City for any delay beyond this timeperiod in the amount of$300.00 (three hundred dollars) per calendar day. Suchpayment shall be construed to be liquidated damages by the Contractor in lieu ofany claim or damage because of such delay and not be construed as a penalty. Upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall have 90 (ninety) calendar days to complete the work as described herein. Contractor shall beliable to the City for any delay beyond this time period in the amount of $500.00 (five-hundred dollars) per calendar day. Such payment shall be construed to be liquidated damages by the Contractor in lieu of any claim or damage because of such delay and not be construed as a penalty. See Milestones listed in the Payment Schedule for Substantial Completion. 5. Termination: 5.1 If,through anycause,Contractor,its officers,employees,oragents failsto fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, violatesany of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, falsifies anyrecord or document required to be prepared under this agreement, engages in fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of misconduct in the performance of this contract, or if City determines that termination of this Agreement is in the best interest of City, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate thisAgreement by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least fifteen (15) days before the effectivedate of such termination. Contractor may terminate this agreement at any time by giving at least sixty (60) days' notice to City. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, all finished or unfinished documents, data, and reports prepared by Contractor under this Agreementshall, at the option of the City, become its property, and Contractor shall beentitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily complete hereunder. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 5.2 Notwithstanding the above, Contractor shall not be relieved of liability tothe City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to Contractor for the purposes of set-off until such time as the exact amount ofdamages due the City from Contractor is determined. This provision shallsurvive the termination of this agreement and shall not relieve Contractor of its liability to the City for damages. 6. Independent Contractor: 6.1 In all matters pertaining to this agreement, Contractor shall be acting as an independent contractor, and neither Contractor nor any officer, employeeor agent of Contractor will be deemed an employee of City. Except as expressly provided in Exhibit A, Contractor has no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the City and therefore has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of the City. The selection and designation ofthe personnel of the City in the performance of this agreement shall be made bythe City. 6.2 Contractor, its agents, officers, and employees are and at all times during the term of this Agreement shall represent and conduct themselves as independent contractors and not as employees of the City. 6.3 Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the work and services to be provided by Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible to City only for the requirements and results specified in this Agreement and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's control with respect to the physical action or activities of Contractor in fulfillment of this Agreement. If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Contractor, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction and supervision and control of the Contractor. 7. Sub-Contractors: Contractor shall require that all of its sub-contractors be licensed per State of Idaho Statute # 54-1901. 8. Removal of Unsatisfactory Employees: The Contractor shall only furnish employees who are competent and skilled for work under this contract. If, in the opinion of the City, an employee of the Contractor is incompetent or disorderly, refuses to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, threatens or uses abusive language while on City property, or is otherwise unsatisfactory, that employee shall be removed from all work under this contract. 9. Indemnification and Insurance: 9.1 Contractor shall indemnify and save and hold harmless City and it's Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 9.5 The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. 9.6 All insurance coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the insurance and indemnity requirements stated herein. 9.7 The limits of insurance described herein shall not limit the liability of the Contractor and Contractor's agents, representatives,employees or subcontractors. 10. Time is of the Essence: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default under, this Agreement by the party so failing to perform. 11. Bonds: Payment and Performance Bonds are required on all Public Works Improvement Projects per the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications & Drawings to the ISPWC, which by this reference are made a part hereof. Contractor is required to furnish faithful performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price issued by surety licensed to do business in the State of Idaho with a Best's rating of no less than A-. In the event that the contract is subsequently terminated for failure to perform, the contractor and/or surety will be liable and assessed for any and all costs for the re-procurement of the contract services. 12. Warranty: All construction and equipment provided under this agreement shall be warranted for 2 years from the date of the City of Meridian acceptance per the ISPWC and the Meridian Supplemental Specifications & Drawings to the ISPWC and any modifications, which by this reference are made a part hereof. All items found to be defective during a warranty inspection and subsequently corrected will require an additional two (2) year warranty from the date of City's acceptance of the corrected work. 13. Changes: The City may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope of Work to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of Contractor's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the City and Contractor, shall be incorporated in written amendments which shall be executed with the same formalities as this Agreement. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 14. Taxes: The City of Meridian is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will execute the required exemption certificates for items purchased and used by the City. Items purchased by the City and used by a contractor are subject to Use Tax. All other taxes are the responsibility of the Contractor and are to be included in the Contractor's Bid pricing. 15. Meridian Stormwater Specifications: All construction projects require either a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or an erosion sediment control plan (ESCP) as specified in the City of Meridian Construction Stormwater Management Program (CSWMP) manual. The CSWMP manual containing the procedures and guidelines can be found at this address: http://www.meridiancity.org/environmental.aspx?id=13618. Contractor shall retain all stormwater and erosion control documentation generated on site during construction including the SWPPP manual, field inspections and amendments. Prior to final acceptance of the job by the City the contractor shall return the field SWPPP manual and field inspection documents to the City for review. A completed Contractor Request to File Project N.O.T. with the EPA form shall be provided to the City with the documents. These documents shall be retained, reviewed and approved by the City prior to final acceptance of the project. 16. ACHD: Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the City to obtain appropriate ACHD permit(s) and will reimburse the City for fees, fines, or penalties City incurs due to Contractor's violation of any ACHD policy. City shall certify to ACHD that Contractor is authorized to obtain a Temporary Highway and Right-of-Way Use Permit from ACHD on City's behalf. The parties acknowledge and agree that the scope of the agency granted by such certification is limited to, and conterminous with, the term and scope of this Agreement. 17. Reports and Information: 17.1 At such times and in such forms as the City may require, there shall be furnished to the City such statements, records, reports, data and information as the City may request pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. 17.2 Contractor shall maintain all writings, documents and records prepared or compiled in connection with the performance of this Agreement for a minimum of four (4) years from the termination or completion of this or Agreement. This includes any handwriting, typewriting, printing, photo static, photographic and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing, any form of communication or representation including letters, words, pictures, sounds or symbols or any combination thereof. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 ��� 18. Audits and Inspections: At any time during normal business hours and as often as the City may deem necessary, there shall be made available to the City for examination all of Contractor's records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. Contractor shall permit the City to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel,conditions of employment and other datarelating to all matters covered by this Agreement. 19. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material: No material produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to copyright in the United States or in any other country. The City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data or other materials prepared under this Agreement. 20. Equal Employment Opportunity: In performing the work herein, Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Revenue Sharing Act Title 31, U.S. Code Section 2176. Specifically, the Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, or handicap. Contractor will take affirmative action during employment or training to ensure that employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, or handicap. In performing the Work required herein, Contractor shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state orlocal law, rule or regulation against any person on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, national origin or ancestry, age or disability. 21. Employment of Bona Fide Idaho Residents: Contractor must comply with Idaho State Statute 44-1002 which states that the Contractor employ ninety-five percent (95%) bona fide Idaho residents. 22. Advice of Attorney: Each party warrants and represents that in executing this Agreement. It has received independent legal advice from its attorney's or the opportunity to seek such advice. 23. Attorney Fees: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by aCourt of Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 0 competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeitureof this Agreement. 24. Construction and Severability: If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable,such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion. 25. Waiver of Default: Waiver of default by either party to this Agreement shall not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless this Agreement is modified as provided above. 26. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral of written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. 27. Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood by the parties hereto, that Contractor shall not have the right to assign, transfer, hypothecate or sell any of its rights underthis Agreement except upon the prior express written consent of City. 28. Payment Request: Payment requests shall be submitted to City of Meridian through the City's project management software. The Project Manager will compare the Pay Application/Invoice against the Milestone/Payment Schedule in the Agreement for compliance. Upon approval that the work has been done and is in compliance with the Agreement, the Project Manager willapprove the pay request for processing. City of Meridian payment terms are Net 30from the date City receives a correct invoice. Final payment will not be released until the City has received a tax release from the Tax Commission. Retainage of five percent (5%) of the current contract value will be withheld from the final pay application(s) until final completion has been met and releases from both the IdahoTax Commission and Surety have been received by the City. 29. Cleanup: Contractor shall keep the worksite clean and free from debris. At completion of work and prior to requesting final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all traces Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project #11235 01�1 of waste materials and debris resulting from the work. Final payment will not be made if cleanup has not been performed. 30. Order of Precedence: The order or precedence shall be the contract agreement, the Invitation for Bid document, then the winning bidders submitted bid document. 31. Compliance with Laws: In performing the scope of work required hereunder, Contractor shall complywith all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of Federal, State, and local governments. 32. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, and the ordinances of the City of Meridian. 33. Notices: Any and all notices required to be given by either of the parties hereto, unless otherwise stated in this agreement, shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when mailed in the United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: City: Contractor: City of Meridian Alloway Electric Co., Inc. Procurement Manager Attn: Joe Deaver 33 E Broadway Ave. 502 E. 45th Street Meridian, ID 83642 Boise, ID 83714 208-489-0417 Phone: 208-921-6906 Email: joe@allowayelectric.com Idaho Public Works License #: PWC-C-12494 Either party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other in the manner herein provided. 34. Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until approved by the City of Meridian. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 CITY OF MERIDIAN: ALLOWAY ELECTRIC CO., INC.: BY: BY: Z-1DO ik - '-, KEITH WATTS, Procurement Manger DEAV R, Operations Manager DATED: 7-18-2023 Z Co —Zs vs DATED: � Project Manager: Micah Bandurraga Approved by Council: 7-18-2023 Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#1 1235 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK REFER TO INVITATION TO BID (BID NUMBER) ALL ADDENDUMS, ATTACHMENTS, AND EXHIBITS included in the Invitation to Bid Package # (BID NUMBER), are by this reference made a part hereof. SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF WORK All construction work shall be done in accordance with the current version of the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC), the 2013 City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC (and any Addendums). See separate attached documents: • 5 - Drawings—Plans for Streetlights-Linder Road McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades). • 6 - Specifications for Streetlights-Linder Road- McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades). Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project #1 1235 EXHIBIT B MILESTONE / PAYMENT SCHEDULE A. Total and complete compensation for this Agreement shall not exceed $240,020.55. MILESTONE DATES/SCHEDULE Milestone 1 Substantial Completion (60) Days from Notice to Proceed Milestone 2 Final Completion (90) Days from Notice to Proceed PRICING SCHEDULE Contract includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals as required for the Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades). NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT.............................................$240,020.55 Contract is a not to exceed amount. Line item pricing below will be used for invoice verification and any additional increases or decreases in work requested by city. The City will pay the contractor based on actual quantities of each item of work in accordance with the contract documents. Contract Pricing Schedule Item No. Description I Quantity Unit Unit Price I Installation/Replacement of Streetlights-Linder 1 LS $240,020.55 Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) a. Install 35' Pole with 12' Mast Arm and LED Fixture= Qty 12. b. Install Junction Boxes = Qty 22. c. Install 30' Davit Pole= Qty 10. Streetlights-Linder Road-McMillan to Chinden (LED Upgrades) Project#11235 }