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Home My WebLink AboutItem No. 11 Diversified Landscape Co.Text File City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 www.lake-elsinore.org File Number: ID# 17-761 Agenda Date: 8/21/2018 Status: Consent AgendaVersion: 1 File Type: ReportIn Control: City Council / Successor Agency Agenda Number: 11) Page 1 City of Lake Elsinore Printed on 8/9/2018 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To:Honorable Mayorand Members of the City Council From:Grant Yates, City Manager Prepared By: Dave Nichols, Public Works General Service Manager Date:August21, 2018 Subject:Award of Contract to Diversified Landscape Co. for the Maintenanceof Park Landscape Mulch –CIP #Z40023 Recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in an amount not to exceed $156,240, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. Background There are 15Cityowned parks that require planters and slopemulch; approximately 5600 cubic yards(CY).ARequest for Quote (RFQ)was emailedon June 4th, 2018,tosix (6)companies informing them of the informal bid request.The following were responsive contractors: Quote for 5,600 cy: Diversified Landscape Co.$156,240 Recycled Wood Products (RWP)$156,800 Apollo Wood Products $174,510 North County Supply $227,304 Mulch Master $343,738 Discussion There is a real need for the use of mulch in today’s climate. Mulch reduces water evaporation, which in turn saves on water bills.Mulch reduces soil erosion by up to 85 percent. Bark mulch breaks down and decomposes adding nutrients to the plants. Unfortunately,along with the decomposing,mulch is also lost when landscape contractors rake it out when removing leaves and debris. Mulch in our landscapes and slopes should be renewed every three to five years. Fiscal Impact The City has funds reservedfor this project in the CIP Park Landscape MulchProject # Z40023. Exhibits Diversified Landscape Co.–Exhibit A –Proposal Diversified Landscape Co. –Exhibit B –Contractor Service Agreement Diversified Landscape Co. 21730 Bundy Canyon Road Wildomar, CA 92595 Phone: Fax: 951-245-1686 800-783-4197 DBE 8022 SBE 12567 Union Contractor Lic. 576183 DIR 1000009249 To:Contact:City Of Lake Elsinore Chris Erickson Lake Elsinore City Parks MulchProject Name:Bid Number:3578 Fax:(951) 471-1251Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Address:521 N Langstaff St Phone:(951) 674-5170 Project Location:Lake Elsinore, CA Bid Date:6/15/2018 Total PriceUnit PriceUnitItem Description Line #Estimated Quantity $156,240.00$27.905,600.001 CYMulch - Parks $156,240.00Total Bid Price: Notes: •The above prices do not include Performance and Payment Bond. Add 1.5% if bond is required. Due in 30 days. •Night work is excluded. •Traffic control is not inclued for parks. •Maintenance is excluded. •Weed or debris removal is excluded. •No retention to be withheld. •40 working day(s) required. •Semi-truck access is required within 300 feet for mulch work. •All of the notes above to be made part of contract. •Proposal good for 60 days. •Sales Tax is included. •Any changes, additions, deletions to this proposal must be approved by Diversified prior to bid time. •Please provide prelim info with subcontract. Payment Terms: Payment to be made within 7 days of progress payment to contractor. ACCEPTED: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and hereby accepted. Buyer: Signature: Date of Acceptance: CONFIRMED: Diversified Landscape Co. Authorized Signature: Estimator:Daniel Cano (951) 245-1686 estimating@diversifiedlandscape.com Page 1 of 17/11/2018 11:22:15 AM Exhibit A Exhibit B AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES Diversified Landscape Co. Park Landscape MulchCIP #Z40023 ThisAgreementforContractorServices(the“Agreement”)ismadeandenteredintoasof August 21,2018,byandbetweentheCityofLakeElsinore,amunicipalcorporation(‘‘City")and Diversified Landscape Co. (“Contractor”). RECITALS A.TheCityhasdeterminedthat itrequiresthefollowingservices:Maintenance of Parks & Slopes Landscape Mulch B.ContractorhassubmittedtoCityaproposal,datedJune 15, 2018attachedhereto asExhibitA(“Contractor’sProposal”)andincorporatedherein,toprovideservicesandrelated work tothe Citypursuant tothetermsofthisAgreement. C.Contractorpossessestheskill,experience,ability,background,certificationand knowledgetoperformtheservicesandrelatedworkdescribedinthisAgreementonthetermsand conditionsdescribedherein. D.CitydesirestoretainContractortoperformtheservicesandrelatedworkas providedhereinandContractordesirestoprovidesuchservicesandrelatedworkassetforthinthis Agreement. AGREEMENT 1.ScopeofServices.Contractorshallperformtheservicesandrelatedworkdescribed inContractor’sProposal(ExhibitA).Contractorshallprovidesuchservicesandrelatedworkatthe time,place,andinthe mannerspecifiedinContractor’sProposal(ExhibitA),subjecttothe direction ofthe Citythroughitsstaff thatitmayprovidefrom timetotime. 2.TimeofPerformance. a.TimeofEssence.Timeisoftheessenceintheperformanceofthis Agreement.Thetimeforcompletionoftheservicesandrelatedworktobeperformedby ContractorisanessentialconditionofthisAgreement.Contractorshallprosecuteregularlyand diligentlytheservicesandrelatedworkcontemplatedpursuanttothisAgreement consistent with Contractor’sProposal(ExhibitA)andshallprovide,furnishandpayalllabor,materials,necessary tools,expendableequipment,andalltaxes,utilityandtransportationservicesrequiredtoperform suchtheservicesandrelatedwork. b.PerformanceSchedule.Contractorshallcommencetheservicesand relatedworkpursuanttothisAgreementuponreceiptofawrittennoticetoproceedandshall performallservicesandrelatedworkwithinthetimeperiod(s)establishedintheContractor’s Proposal(ExhibitA).WhenrequestedbyContractor,extensionstothetimeperiod(s)specifiedmay beapprovedinwritingbythe CityManager. Cityof LakeElsinore August 21, 2018 Page1 Diversified Landscape Co. Page 2 3.Term.UnlessearlierterminatedasprovidedelsewhereinthisAgreement,this Agreementshallcontinueinfullforceandeffectforaperiodoften(10)months,commencingon August 21, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. 4.Compensation.CompensationtobepaidtoContractorshallbeinaccordancewith thefeessetforthinContractor’sProposal(ExhibitA),whichisattachedheretoandincorporated hereinbyreference.In noeventshallContractor’scompensationexceedOne Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty dollars($156,240)withoutadditionalwrittenauthorizationfromthe City.NotwithstandinganyprovisionofContractor’sProposaltothecontrary,outofpocketexpenses setforthinExhibitAshallbereimbursedatcostwithoutaninflatororadministrativecharge. PaymentbyCityunderthisAgreementshallnotbedeemedawaiverofdefects,evenifsuch defectswereknowntotheCityatthetimeof payment. 5.MethodofPayment.ContractorshallpromptlysubmitbillingstotheCitydescribing theservicesandrelatedworkperformedduringtheprecedingmonthtotheextentthatsuch servicesandrelatedworkwereperformed.Contractor’sbillsshallbesegregatedbyprojecttask,if applicable,suchthattheCityreceivesaseparateaccountingforworkdoneoneachindividualtask forwhichContractorprovidesservices.Contractor’sbillsshallincludeabriefdescriptionofthe servicesperformed,thedatetheserviceswereperformed,thenumberofhoursspentandbywhom, andadescriptionofanyreimbursableexpenditures.CityshallpayContractornolaterthanforty- five(45) daysafter receiptofthemonthlyinvoicebyCitystaff. 6.Reserved. 7.SuspensionorTermination. a.TheCitymayatanytime,foranyreason,withorwithoutcause,suspend orterminatethisAgreement,oranyportionhereof,byservingupontheContractoratleastten (10)dayspriorwrittennotice.Uponreceiptofsuchnotice,theContractorshallimmediatelyceaseall workunderthisAgreement,unlessthenoticeprovidesotherwise.IftheCitysuspendsor terminatesaportionofthisAgreementsuchsuspensionorterminationshallnotmakevoidor invalidatetheremainder of thisAgreement. b.IntheeventthisAgreementisterminatedpursuanttothisSection,theCity shallpaytoContractortheactualvalueoftheworkperformeduptothetimeoftermination, providedthattheworkperformedisofvaluetotheCity.UponterminationoftheAgreement pursuanttothisSection,theContractorwillsubmitaninvoicetotheCity,pursuanttoSection entitled“MethodofPayment” herein. 8.Confidentiality.Allideas,memoranda,specifications,plans,procedures,drawings, descriptions,computerprogramdata,inputrecorddata,writteninformation,andotherDocuments &Dataprovidedby City toContractorinconnectionwiththeperformanceofthisAgreementshallbe heldconfidentialbyContractor.Suchmaterialsshallnot,withoutthepriorwrittenconsent ofCity, beusedbyContractorforanypurposesotherthantheperformanceoftheservicesunderthis Agreement.Norshallsuchmaterialsbedisclosedtoanypersonorentitynotconnectedwiththe performanceoftheservicesunderthisAgreement.NothingfurnishedtoContractorwhichis otherwiseknowntoContractororisgenerallyknown,orhasbecomeknown,totherelated industryshallbedeemedconfidential.ContractorshallnotuseCity’snameorinsignia, photographsrelatingtoprojectforwhichContractor’sservicesarerendered,oranypublicity pertainingtotheContractor’sservicesunderthisAgreementinanymagazine,tradepaper, newspaper,televisionorradioproductionorothersimilarmediumwithoutthe priorwrittenconsent of City. Page 3 9.Contractor’sBooksandRecords. a.Contractorshallmaintainanyandallledgers,booksofaccount,invoices, vouchers,canceledchecks,andotherrecordsordocumentsevidencingorrelatingtochargesfor services,orexpendituresanddisbursementschargedtoCityforaminimumperiodofthree(3) years,orforanylongerperiodrequiredbylaw,fromthedateoffinalpaymenttoContractortothis Agreement. b.Contractorshallmaintainalldocumentsandrecordswhichdemonstrate performanceunderthisAgreementforaminimumperiodofthree(3)years,orforanylonger periodrequiredbylaw, from the dateofterminationor completionof thisAgreement. c.Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant tothis Agreementshallbemadeavailable, given reasonable notice,forinspectionoraudit,atanytime duringregularbusinesshours,uponwrittenrequestbytheCityManager,CityAttorney,City Auditororadesignatedrepresentativeoftheseofficers.Copiesofsuchdocumentsshallbe providedtotheCityforinspectionatCityHallwhenitispracticaltodoso.Otherwise,unlessan alternativeismutuallyagreedupon,therecordsshallbeavailableatContractor’saddressindicated forreceiptofnoticesinthisAgreement. d.WhereCityhasreasontobelievethatsuchrecordsordocumentsmaybe lostordiscardedduetodissolution,disbandmentorterminationofContractor’sbusiness,City may,bywrittenrequestbyanyoftheabove-namedofficers,requirethatcustodyoftherecordsbe giventotheCityandthattherecordsanddocumentsbemaintainedinCityHall.Accesstosuch recordsanddocumentsshallbegrantedtoanypartyauthorizedbyContractor,Contractor’s representatives,orContractor’ssuccessor-in-interest. 10.IndependentContractor.ItisunderstoodthatContractor,intheperformanceof theworkandservicesagreedtobeperformed,shallactasandbeanindependentcontractorand shallnotactasanagentoremployeeofthe City. 11.PERSEligibilityIndemnification.IntheeventthatContractororanyemployee, agent,orsubcontractorofContractorprovidingservicesunderthisAgreementclaimsoris determinedbyacourtofcompetentjurisdictionortheCaliforniaPublicEmployeesRetirement System(PERS)tobeeligibleforenrollmentinPERSasanemployeeoftheCity,Contractorshall indemnify,defend,andholdharmlessCityforthepaymentofanyemployeeand/oremployer contributionsforPERSbenefitsonbehalfofContractororitsemployees,agents,or subcontractors,aswellasforthepaymentofanypenaltiesandinterestonsuchcontributions, whichwouldotherwisebetheresponsibilityofCity. Notwithstandinganyotherfederal,stateandlocallaws,codes,ordinancesand regulationstothecontrary,Contractorandanyofitsemployees,agents,andsubcontractors providingserviceunderthisAgreementshallnotqualifyfororbecomeentitledto,andhereby agreeto waiveanyclaimsto,anycompensation, benefit,oranyincidentofemploymentbyCity, includingbutnotlimitedtoeligibilitytoenrollinPERSasanemployeeofCityandentitlementtoany contributiontobepaidbyCityforemployercontributionand/oremployeecontributionsforPERS benefits. 12.Interests of Contractor.Contractor (including principals,associates and managementemployees)covenantsandrepresentsthat it doesnotnowhaveanyinvestmentor interestinrealpropertyandshallnotacquireanyinterest,directorindirect,intheareacoveredby thisAgreementoranyothersourceofincome,interestinrealpropertyorinvestmentwhichwould beaffectedinanymannerordegreebytheperformanceofContractor’sserviceshereunder. Page 4 Contractorfurthercovenantsandrepresentsthatintheperformanceofitsdutieshereunder no personhavinganysuchinterest shallperform anyservicesunder thisAgreement. Contractorisnot adesignatedemployeewithinthemeaningofthePoliticalReformAct becauseContractor: a.willconductresearchandarriveatconclusionswithrespecttohis/her renditionofinformation,advice,recommendationorcounselindependentofthecontroland directionofthe Cityor ofanyCityofficial, other thannormalagreementmonitoring;and b.possessesnoauthoritywithrespect to anyCitydecisionbeyondrenditionof information, advice, recommendationorcounsel.(FPPCReg. 18700(a)(2).) 13.AbilityofContractor.CityhasrelieduponthetrainingandabilityofContractorto performtheserviceshereunderasamaterialinducementtoenterintothisAgreement.Contractor shallthereforeprovideproperlyskilledpersonneltoperformallservicesunderthisAgreement.All workperformedbyContractorunderthisAgreementshallbeinaccordancewithapplicablelegal requirementsandshallmeetthestandardofqualityordinarilytobeexpectedofcompetent contractorsinContractor’sfieldof expertise. 14.CompliancewithLaws.Contractorshallusethestandardofcareinitsprofession to complywithallapplicablefederal, stateandlocallaws,codes,ordinancesandregulations. 15.Licenses.ContractorrepresentsandwarrantstoCitythatithasthelicenses, permits,qualifications,insuranceandapprovalsofwhatsoevernaturewhicharelegallyrequiredof Contractortopracticeitsprofession.ContractorrepresentsandwarrantstoCitythatContractorshall, atitssolecostandexpense,keepineffectorobtainatalltimesduringthetermofthisAgreement, anylicenses,permits,insuranceandapprovalswhicharelegallyrequiredofContractortopractice itsprofession.ContractorshallmaintainaCityofLakeElsinorebusinesslicense. 16.Indemnity.Contractorshallindemnify,defend,andholdharmlessthe Cityandits officials,officers,employees,agents,andvolunteersfromandagainstanyandalllosses,liability, claims,suits,actions,damages,andcausesofactionarisingoutofanypersonalinjury,bodily injury,lossoflife,ordamagetoproperty,oranyviolationofanyfederal,state,ormunicipallawor ordinance, tothe extentcaused,inwholeorinpart,bythewillfulmisconductornegligentactsor omissionsofContractororitsemployees,subcontractors,oragents,or byactsforwhichthey couldbeheldstrictlyliable,.TheforegoingobligationofContractorshallnotapplywhen(1)the injury,lossoflife,damagetoproperty,orviolationoflawarisesfromthesolenegligenceorwillful misconductoftheCityoritsofficers,employees,agents,orvolunteersand(2)theactionsof Contractororitsemployees,subcontractor,oragentshavecontributedinnopartto theinjury,loss oflife,damagetoproperty,orviolationoflaw.ItisunderstoodthatthedutyofContractortoindemnify andholdharmlessincludesthedutytodefendassetforthinSection2778oftheCaliforniaCivil Code.AcceptancebyCityofinsurancecertificatesandendorsementsrequiredunderthis AgreementdoesnotrelieveContractorfromliabilityunderthisindemnificationandholdharmless clause.Thisindemnificationandholdharmlessclauseshallapplytoanydamagesorclaimsfor damageswhetherornotsuchinsurancepoliciesshallhavebeendeterminedtoapply.By executionofthisAgreement,Contractoracknowledgesandagreestotheprovisionsofthis Sectionandthatitisamaterialelementofconsideration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, or anything in this Agreement to the contrary, under no circumstances shall either party be liable to the other for any consequential, special, incidental, indirect or punitive losses or damages (including lost profits, interest or savings), or other similar damages, however denominated, whether or not caused by the fault or negligence of either party and whether or not either party had knowledge that such Page 5 losses or damages might be incurred. 17.InsuranceRequirements. a.Insurance.Contractor,atContractor’sowncostandexpense,shallprocure andmaintain,forthedurationofthecontract,unlessmodifiedbytheCity’sRiskManager,thefollowing insurancepolicies. i.Workers’Compensation Coverage.Contractor shallmaintain Workers’CompensationInsuranceandEmployer’sLiabilityInsuranceforhis/heremployeesin accordancewiththelawsoftheStateofCalifornia.Inaddition,Contractorshallrequireeach subcontractortosimilarlymaintainWorkers’CompensationInsuranceandEmployer’sLiability InsuranceinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofCaliforniaforallofthesubcontractor’s employees.Anynoticeofcancellationornon-renewalofallWorkers’Compensationpoliciesmust bereceivedbytheCityatleastthirty(30)daysprior tosuchchange.Theinsurershallagreetowaiveallrightsofsubrogationagainst City, itsofficers, agents,employeesandvolunteersforlossesarisingfromworkperformedbyContractorforCity. IntheeventthatContractorisexemptfromWorker’sCompensationInsuranceandEmployer’s LiabilityInsuranceforhis/heremployeesinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofCalifornia, ContractorshallsubmittotheCityaCertificateofExemptionfromWorkersCompensation InsuranceinaformapprovedbytheCityAttorney. ii.GeneralLiabilityCoverage.Contractorshallmaintaincommercial generalliabilityinsuranceinanamountnotlessthanonemilliondollars($1,000,000)peroccurrence forbodilyinjury,personalinjuryandpropertydamage.Ifacommercialgeneralliabilityinsuranceform orotherformwithageneralaggregatelimitisused,eitherthegeneralaggregatelimitshall applyseparatelytotheworktobeperformedunderthisAgreementorthegeneralaggregatelimit shallbeatleasttwicetherequiredoccurrencelimit.Requiredcommercialgeneralliability coverageshallbeatleastasbroadasInsuranceServicesOfficeCommercialGeneralLiability occurrenceformCG0001(ed.11/88)orInsuranceServicesOfficeformnumberGL0002(ed. 1/73)coveringcomprehensiveGeneralLiabilityandInsuranceServicesOfficeformnumberGL 0404coveringBroadFormComprehensiveGeneralLiability.Noendorsementmaybeattached limitingthecoverage. iii.AutomobileLiabilityCoverage.Contractorshallmaintainautomobile liabilityinsurancecoveringbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageforallactivitiesoftheContractor arisingoutoforinconnectionwiththeworktobeperformedunderthisAgreement,including coverageforowned,hiredandnon-ownedvehicles,inanamountofnotlessthanonemilliondollars ($1,000,000)combinedsinglelimitforeachoccurrence.Automobileliabilitycoveragemustbeat leastasbroadasInsuranceServicesOfficeAutomobileLiabilityformCA0001(ed.12/90)Code 1(“anyauto”).Noendorsementmaybeattachedlimitingthecoverage. b.Endorsements.Eachgeneralliabilityandautomobileliabilityinsurance policyshallbewithinsurerspossessingaBest’sratingofnolessthanA:VIIandshallbeendorsed withthefollowingspecificlanguage: i.TheCity,itselectedorappointedofficers,officials,employees, agentsandvolunteersaretobecoveredasadditionalinsuredwithrespecttoliabilityarisingout ofworkperformedbyoronbehalfoftheContractor,includingmaterials,partsorequipmentfurnished inconnectionwithsuchworkoroperations. Page 6 ii.Thispolicyshallbeconsideredprimaryinsuranceasrespectsthe City,itselectedor appointedofficers,officials,employees,agentsandvolunteers.Anyinsurance maintainedbytheCity,includinganyself-insuredretentiontheCitymayhave,shallbeconsidered excessinsuranceonlyandshallnot contributewithit. iii.Thisinsuranceshallactforeachinsuredandadditionalinsuredas thoughaseparatepolicyhadbeenwrittenforeach,exceptwithrespecttothelimitsofliabilityof theinsuringcompany. iv.TheinsurerwaivesallrightsofsubrogationagainsttheCity,its electedor appointedofficers, officials,employeesor agents. v.Anyfailuretocomplywithreportingprovisionsofthepoliciesshallnot affectcoverageprovidedtotheCity,its electedorappointedofficers,officials,employees, agentsorvolunteers. vi.TheinsuranceprovidedbythisPolicyshallnotbesuspended,voided, canceled,orreducedincoverageorinlimitsexceptafterthirty(30)dayswrittennoticehasbeen receivedbythe City. c.DeductiblesandSelf-InsuredRetentions.Anydeductiblesorself-insured retentionsmustbedeclaredtoandapprovedbytheCity.AttheCity’soption,Contractorshall demonstratefinancialcapabilityforpayment of suchdeductiblesorself-insuredretentions. d.CertificatesofInsurance.Contractorshallprovidecertificatesofinsurance withoriginalendorsementstoCityasevidenceoftheinsurancecoveragerequiredherein. CertificatesofsuchinsuranceshallbefiledwiththeCityonorbeforecommencementof performanceofthisAgreement.CurrentcertificationofinsuranceshallbekeptonfilewiththeCity at alltimesduringtheterm of thisAgreement. 18.Notices.AnynoticerequiredtobegivenunderthisAgreementshallbeinwriting andeitherservedpersonallyorsentprepaid,firstclassmail.Anysuchnoticeshallbeaddressedto theotherpartyattheaddresssetforthbelow.Noticeshallbedeemedcommunicatedwithin48 hoursfrom thetime ofmailingif mailedasprovidedinthissection. IftoCity:Cityof LakeElsinoreAttn:CityManager 130SouthMainStreet LakeElsinore, CA92530 Withacopyto:Cityof LakeElsinore Attn:CityClerk 130SouthMainStreet LakeElsinore, CA92530 IftoContractor:Diversified Landscape Co. Attn: Ms. Vicki Moralez-President 21730 Bundy Canyon Road Wildomar, CA 92595 Email: Vicki@diversifiedlandscape.com 19.EntireAgreement.ThisAgreementconstitutesthecompleteandexclusive statementofAgreementbetweentheCityandContractor.Allpriorwrittenandoral Page 7 communications,includingcorrespondence,drafts,memoranda,andrepresentations,are supersededintotalbythisAgreement. 20.Amendments.ThisAgreementmaybemodifiedoramendedonlybyawritten document executedbybothContractorandCityandapprovedastoform bytheCityAttorney. 21.AssignmentandSubcontracting.Thepartiesrecognizethatasubstantial inducementtoCityforenteringintothisAgreementisthereputation,experienceandcompetenceof ContractorandthesubcontractorslistedinExhibitB.ContractorshallbefullyresponsibletoCity forallactsoromissionsofanysubcontractors.Assignmentsofanyorallrights,dutiesor obligationsoftheContractorunderthisAgreementwillbepermittedonlywiththeexpressconsent oftheCity.Contractorshallnotsubcontractanyportionoftheworktobeperformedunderthis AgreementexceptasprovidedinExhibitBwithoutthewrittenauthorizationoftheCity.IfCity consentstosuchsubcontract,ContractorshallbefullyresponsibletoCityforallactsoromissionsof thosesubcontractors.NothinginthisAgreementshallcreateanycontractualrelationshipbetween CityandanysubcontractornorshallitcreateanyobligationonthepartoftheCitytopayor toseeto thepaymentof anymoniesduetoanysuchsubcontractor other thanasotherwiseisrequiredby law. 22.Waiver.Waiver ofabreachor defaultunderthisAgreementshallnotconstitutea continuingwaiverofasubsequentbreachofthesameoranyotherprovisionunder this Agreement. 23.Severability.IfanytermorportionofthisAgreementisheldtobeinvalid,illegal,or otherwiseunenforceablebyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,theremainingprovisionsofthis Agreementshallcontinueinfullforceandeffect. 24.ControllingLawVenue.ThisAgreementandallmattersrelatingtoitshallbe governedby thelawsoftheStateofCaliforniaandanyactionbrought relatingtothisAgreement shallbeheldexclusivelyina statecourtintheCountyofRiverside. 25.LitigationExpensesandAttorneys’Fees.IfeitherpartytothisAgreement commencesanylegalactionagainsttheotherpartyarisingoutofthisAgreement,theprevailing partyshallbeentitledtorecoveritsreasonablelitigationexpenses,includingcourtcosts,expert witnessfees, discoveryexpenses, andattorneys’fees. 26.Mediation.Thepartiesagreetomakeagoodfaithattempttoresolveanydisputes arisingoutof thisAgreementthroughmediationpriorto commencinglitigation.Thepartiesshall mutuallyagreeuponthemediatorandsharethecostsofmediationequally.Ifthepartiesare unabletoagreeuponamediator,thedisputeshallbesubmittedtoJAMSoritssuccessorin interest.JAMSshallprovidethepartieswiththenamesoffivequalifiedmediators.Eachpartyshall havetheoptiontostriketwoofthefivemediatorsselectedbyJAMSandthereafterthemediator remainingshallhearthedispute.Ifthedisputeremainsunresolvedaftermediation,eitherparty maycommencelitigation. 27.AuthoritytoEnterAgreement.Contractorhasallrequisitepowerandauthorityto conductitsbusinessandtoexecute,deliver,andperformtheAgreement.Eachpartywarrantsthat the individualswhohavesignedthisAgreementhavethelegalpower,right, andauthoritytomake thisAgreementandtobindeachrespectiveparty.TheCityManagerisauthorizedtoenterintoan amendmentorotherwisetakeactiononbehalfoftheCity tomakethefollowingmodificationsto theAgreement:(a)anamechange;(b)grantextensionsoftime;(c)non-monetarychanges in thescopeofservices;and/or(d) suspendorterminatetheAgreement. Page 8 28.ProhibitedInterests.Contractormaintainsandwarrantsthatithasnotemployed norretainedanycompanyorperson,otherthanabonafideemployeeworkingsolelyfor Contractor,tosolicitorsecurethisAgreement.Further,Contractorwarrantsthatithasnotpaidnor hasitagreedtopayanycompanyorperson,otherthanabonafideemployeeworkingsolelyfor Contractor,anyfee,commission,percentage,brokeragefee,giftorotherconsideration contingentuponorresultingfromtheawardormakingofthisAgreement.Forbreachorviolationof thiswarranty,Cityshallhavethe rightto rescindthisAgreementwithoutliability.Forthe termofthis Agreement,nomember,officeroremployeeofCity,duringthetermofhisorherservice withCity,shallhaveanydirectinterestinthisAgreement,orobtainanypresentoranticipated materialbenefit arisingtherefrom. 29.EqualOpportunityEmployment.Contractorrepresentsthatitisanequal opportunityemployeranditshallnotdiscriminateagainstanysubcontractor,employeeorapplicant foremploymentbecauseofrace,religion,color,nationalorigin,handicap,ancestry,sexorage.Such non-discriminationshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,allactivitiesrelatedtoinitialemployment, upgrading,demotion,transfer,recruitmentorrecruitmentadvertising,layoffortermination. 30.PrevailingWages.ContractorisawareoftherequirementsofCaliforniaLabor CodeSection1720,etseq., and1770,etseq., as wellasCaliforniaCodeof Regulations, Title8, Section16000,etseq.,("PrevailingWageLaws"),whichrequirethepaymentofprevailingwage ratesandtheperformanceofotherrequirementson"publicworks"and"maintenance"projects. Contractoragreestofullycomplywithallapplicablefederalandstatelaborlaws(including, withoutlimitation,ifapplicable,thePrevailingWageLaws).Itisagreedbythepartiesthat,in connectionwiththeWorkorServicesprovidedpursuanttothisAgreement,Contractorshallbearall risksofpaymentornon-paymentofprevailingwagesunderCalifornialaw,andContractorhereby agreestodefend,indemnify,andholdtheCity,anditsofficials,officers,employees,agents, andvolunteers,freeandharmlessfromanyclaimorliabilityarisingoutofanyfailureoralleged failuretocomplywiththePrevailingWageLaws.Theforegoingindemnityshallsurvivetermination ofthisAgreement. 31.Execution.ThisAgreementmaybeexecutedinseveralcounterparts,eachof whichshallconstituteoneandthesameinstrumentandshallbecomebindingupontheparties whenatleastonecopyhereofshallhavebeensignedbybothpartieshereto.Inapprovingthis Agreement, itshallnotbenecessaryto produceoraccount formorethanonesuchcounterpart. [Signaturesonnext page] Page 9 IN WITNESSWHEREOF,the partieshavecausedthisAgreementto beexecutedonthe datefirstwrittenabove. “CITY” CITYOFLAKEELSINORE,amunicipal corporation “CONTRACTOR” Diversified Landscape Co. GrantYates, CityManager ATTEST: By:Vicki Moralez Its:President Date: CityClerk APPROVEDASTO FORM: CityAttorney EXHIBIT A