HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 21 Agrmnt DMC Enterprises and SA of LECity Council Agenda Report
City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
www.lake-elsinore.org
File Number: ID# 19-178
Agenda Date: 5/28/2019 Status: PassedVersion: 1
File Type: Council Consent
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In Control: Successor Agency
Agenda Number: 20)
Agreement between DMC Enterprises and the Successor Agency of Lake Elsinore
1. Approve the on-call minor construction Contractor Services Agreement between DMC Enterprises
and the Successor Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore, in the amount of $175,000.00, in such final form
as approved by the City Attorney; and,
2. Authorize the Agency Executive Director to execute change orders not to exceed the 10 percent
contingency amount of $17,500.00, for additional on-call and minor construction work as needed.
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REPORT TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
AGENCY OF LAKE ELSINORE
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the Agency Council
From:Grant Yates, Agency Executive Director
Prepared by:Jason Simpson, Director of Administrative Services
Date:May 28,2019
Subject:On-Call and Minor Construction Contractor Services Agreement between
DMC Enterprises and the Successor Agency for the Agency of Lake Elsinore.
Recommendations
1. Approve the on-call minor construction Contractor Services Agreement between DMC
Enterprises and the Successor Agency for the Agency of Lake Elsinore in the amount of
$175,000.00 in the form attached and in such final form as approved by the Agency
Attorney.
2. Authorize the Agency Executive Director to execute change orders not to exceed the
10% contingency amount of $17,500.00 for additional on-call and minor construction work
as needed.
Background
Staff initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) on January 17, 2018 for on-call and minor
construction contractor services and received six responses. DMC Enterprises responded
providing the required information and following an interview process was selected as one
of the on-call and minor construction contractors. This is the third time in three years the
RFP process for on-call and minor construction services has been completed by the City.
Each of the last three years, DMC Enterprises submitted a similar proposal to the City and
was awarded an on-call and minor construction services agreement. This agreement was
renewed and as an on-call minor construction services contractor, DMC Enterprises has
provided essential contractor services in accordance with the agreement scope of work
which includes but is not limit to the below maintenance/minor construction and repair trade
areas commonly utilized by the City:
Minor Construction and Repair Carpentry
Plumbing Electrical
Concrete and Masonry HVAC
Painting Roofing
Dry Wall Finish Wood Working
Irrigation Repair Sheet Metal
On Call and Minor Construction Services Agreement
May 28, 2019
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Discussion
Through the course of this year multiple projects have been completed by DMC Enterprises.
Many of these projects have been urgent requirements effecting operational efforts and
continued Citywide services. Every assigned work effort has been proposed in writing,
reviewed and negotiated by Staff and approved for execution. This work effort hasincluded
a wide range of requirements, time sensitive and urgent Agencyoperational demands
representative of the work below:
o Emergency Excavations
o Minorand Major BuildingConstruction
o Storm Water Run Off preparation and repairs.
o RV Resort Construction and Repairs
o Material Hauling
This agreementis needed to ensure the continued on-call and minor construction contractor
support is in place for immediate operational demandsand minor construction projectsfor
the Successor Agency for the Agency of LakeElsinore. The sustainment of these essential
general requirements providesanAgency-wide far reaching rehabilitation and immediate
maintenance augmentationof Agencyservices.
Following the approval of this agenda itemwork and execution of the attached agreement,
services will be immediately available to the Agency.Staff has reviewed and verifiedthe
contractor has a valid license and a review of the contractor’s referencesand General and Auto
Liability Insurances and Workers’ Compensation Insurance are in place naming the Agencyas
additional insured.
Fiscal Impact
Funds are available to the Successor Agency through the ROPS allocation of RPTTF and are
budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2019/20Stadium budget.
Exhibits
Attachments: Attachment A –On-Call & Minor Construction Agreement
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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES (ON-CALL& MINOR CONSTRUCTION)
DMC ENTERPRISES
GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES
This Agreement for Contractor Services (On-Call) (the “Agreement”)is made and
entered intoas of May 28,2019by and between the Successor Agency for the Agency of Lake
Elsinorea municipal corporation (‘‘Agency") and DMC Enterprises a Licensed General
Contractor("Contractor").
RECITALS
A.The Agencyhas determined that it requires on-call general contractor servicesas
presented the in attachment the Exhibit ‘A’ contractor proposal.
B.The Agencyhas prepared a request for a proposals and Contractor has
submitted to Agencya proposal, both of which are attached hereto as Exhibit A (collectively, the
“Contractor’s Proposal”) and incorporated herein, to provide services and related work to the
Agencypursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
C.Contractorpossesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to perform the services and related work described in this Agreement on the terms
and conditions described herein.
D.Agencydesires to retain Contractorto perform the services and related work as
provided herein and Contractordesires to provide such services and related work as set forth in
this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1.Scope of Services. Contractorshall perform the services and related work
described in Contractor’s Proposal (Exhibit A). Contractorshall provide such services and
related work at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Contractor’s Proposal (Exhibit A),
subject to the direction of the Agencythrough its staff that it may provide from time to time.
Contractor acknowledges that the Scope of Services provides for 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week,
on-call and minor construction support on an as needed basis.
2.Time of Performance.
a.Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement. The time for completion of the services and related work to be performed by
Contractoris an essential condition of this Agreement. Contractorshall prosecute regularly and
diligently the services and related work contemplated pursuant to this Agreement consistent
with Contractor’s Proposal (Exhibit A)and shall provide, furnish and pay all labor, materials,
necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all taxes, utility and transportation services
required to perform such the services and related work.
b.Performance Schedule. Contractorshall commence the services and
related work pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall
perform all services and related work within the time period(s) established in the Contractor’s
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Proposal (Exhibit A). When requested by Contractor, extensions to the time period(s) specified
may be approved in writing by the AgencyManager.
c.Termand Compliance with Task/Work Order System.
Unless earlier terminated as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 1year commencing on May28,
2019. The Agencymay, at its sole discretion,extend the term of this Agreement on a 12-month
basis not to exceed 2additional twelve (12) month renewal terms by giving written notice
thereof to Contractornot less than thirty (30)days before the end of the contract term, such
notice to be exercised by the AgencyManager.
Contractorhereby agrees and acknowledges that any and all work or
services performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be based upon the issuance of a
Task/Work Order by the Agency. Contractoracknowledges that it is not guaranteed any
minimum or specificamount of work or services as all work or services shall be authorized
through a Task/Work Order issued by the Agency.
3.Compensationand Cost of Living Adjustment. Compensation to be paid to
Contractorshall be in accordance with the fees set forth in Contractor’s Proposal (Exhibit A),
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Contractor’s
annual compensation exceed One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($175,000.00)without additional written authorization from the Agency. Notwithstanding any
provision of Contractor’s Proposal to the contrary, out of pocket expenses set forth in Exhibit A
shall be reimbursed at cost without an inflator or administrative charge. Payment by Agency
under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known
to the Agencyat the time of payment.
The compensation paid to Contractor may be adjusted on each July 1following the first
anniversary of the commencement of the term of this Agreement, provided that The request for
cost of living adjustment shall be presented to the Agencyno later than June 1st of a particular
year and, if approved by the Agency, will become effective on July 1st of that year. Any
adjustment will be based on the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange CountyConsumer Price Index
(CPI)but in no event shall the price adjustment exceed five percent (5%).
4.Method of Payment. Contractorshall promptly submit billings to the Agency
describing the services and related work performed during the preceding monthto the extent
that such services and related work were performed. Contractor’s bills shall be segregated by
project task, if applicable, such that the Agencyreceives a separate accounting for work done
on each individual task for which Contractorprovides services. Contractor’s bills shall include a
brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of
hours spent and by whom, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. Agencyshall
pay Contractorno later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of the monthly invoice by Agency
staff.
5.Reserved.
6.Suspension or Termination.
a.The Agencymay at any time, for any reason, with or without cause,
suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Contractorat
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least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Contractorshall
immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the
Agencysuspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or termination
shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
b.In the event thisAgreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the
Agencyshall pay to Contractorthe actual value of the work performed up to the time of
termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the Agency. Upon termination of
the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Contractorwill submit an invoice to the Agency,
pursuant to Section entitled “Method of Payment” herein.
7.Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings
prepared by and for Contractor, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the
course of implementing this Agreement, except working notepad internal documents, shall
become the property of the Agencyupon payment to Contractorfor such work, and the Agency
shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to
Contractoror to any other party. Contractorshall, at Contractor’s expense, provide such
reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to Agencyupon written request. Agency
acknowledges that any use of such materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set
forth herein shall be at the sole risk of the Agency. Agencyfurther agrees to defend, indemnify
and hold harmless Contractor, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from any
claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including
any and all costs and expenses in connection therein), arising out of the Agency’s use ofsuch
materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set forth herein.
a.Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a
nonexclusive and perpetual license for Agencyto copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any
and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications,
studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible
medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or
otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by
Contractorunder this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Contractorshall require that all
subcontractors agree in writing that Agencyis granted a nonexclusive and perpetual license for
any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Contractor
represents and warrants that Contractorhas the legal right to license any and all Documents &
Data. Contractormakes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data
which were prepared by design professionals other than Contractoror provided to Contractorby
the Agency. Agencyshall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any
time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at
Agency’s sole risk.
b.Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures,
drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other
Documents & Data either created by or provided to Contractorin connection with the
performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Contractor. Such materials shall
not, without the prior written consent of Agency, be used by Contractorfor any purposes other
than the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nor shall such materials be
disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the services under this
Agreement. Nothing furnished to Contractorwhich is otherwise known to Contractoror is
generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential.
Contractorshall not use Agency’s name or insignia, photographs relating to project for which
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Contractor’s services are rendered, or any public Agencypertaining to the Contractor’s services
under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production
or other similar medium without the prior written consent of Agency.
8.Contractor’s Books and Records.
a.Contractorshall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices,
vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges
for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to Agencyfor a minimum period of
three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to
Contractorto this Agreement.
b.Contractorshall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate
performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer
period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
c.Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this
Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business
hours, upon written request by the AgencyManager, AgencyAttorney, AgencyAuditor or a
designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the
Agencyfor inspection at AgencyHall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an
alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Contractor’s address
indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d.Where Agencyhas reason to believe that such records or documents
may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Contractor’s
business, Agencymay, by written request by any of the above-named officers, require that
custody of the records be given to the Agencyand that the records and documents be
maintained in AgencyHall. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any
party authorized by Contractor, Contractor’s representatives, or Contractor’s successor-in-
interest.
9.Independent Contractor. It is understood that Contractor, in the performance of
the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor
and shall not act as an agent or employee of the Agency.
10.PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Contractoror any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Contractorproviding services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the Agency, Contractor
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Agencyfor the payment of any employee and/or
employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Contractoror its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of Agency.
Notwithstanding any other federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and
regulations to the contrary, Contractorand anyof its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by
Agency, including but notlimited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of Agencyand
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entitlement to any contribution to be paid by Agencyfor employer contribution and/or employee
contributionsfor PERS benefits.
11.Interests of Contractor. Contractor(including principals, associates and
management employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment
or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area
covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment
which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Contractor’s services
hereunder. Contractorfurther covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties
hereunder no person havingany such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.
Contractoris not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act
because Contractor:
a.will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/her
rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and
direction of the Agencyor of any Agencyofficial, other than normal agreement monitoring; and
b.possesses no authority with respect to any Agencydecision beyond
rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 18700(a)(2).)
12.Ability of Contractor. Agencyhas relied upon the training and ability of
Contractorto perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this
Agreement. Contractorshall therefore provide properly skilled personnel to perform all services
under this Agreement. All work performed by Contractorunder this Agreement shall be in
accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily
to be expected of competent contractors in Contractor’s field of expertise.
13.Compliance with Laws. Contractorshall use the standard of care in its
profession to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and
regulations.
14.Licenses. Contractorrepresents and warrants to Agencythat it has the licenses,
permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required
of Contractorto practice its profession. Contractorrepresents and warrants to Agencythat
Contractorshall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the
term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally
required of Contractorto practice its profession. Contractorshall maintain a Agencyof Lake
Elsinore business license.
15.Indemnity. Contractorshall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Agency
and its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all
losses, liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal
injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, orany violation of any federal, state, or
municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or
negligent acts or omissions of Contractoror its employees, subcontractors, or agents, by acts
for which they couldbe held strictly liable, or by the quality or character of their work. The
foregoing obligation of Contractorshall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to
property, or violation of law arises from the sole negligence or willful misconductof the Agency
or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Contractoror its
employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life,
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damage to property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Contractorto indemnify
and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil
Code. Acceptance by Agencyof insurance certificates and endorsements required under this
Agreement does not relieve Contractorfrom liability under this indemnification and hold
harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or
claims for damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to
apply. By execution of this Agreement, Contractoracknowledges and agrees to the provisions
of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration.
16.Insurance Requirements.
a.Insurance. Contractor, at Contractor’s own cost and expense, shall
procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, unless modified by the Agency’s Risk
Manager, the following insurance policies.
i.Workers’Compensation Coverage. Contractorshall maintain
Workers’Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurancefor his/her
employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Contractor
shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’Compensation Insurance
and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws ofthe State of California
for all of the subcontractor’s employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all
Workers’Compensation policies must be received by the Agencyat least thirty (30) days
prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against
Agency, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work
performed by Contractorfor Agency. In the event that Contractoris exempt from
Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for his/her
employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Contractorshall submit
to the Agencya Certificate of Exemption from Workers Compensation Insurance in a
form approved by the AgencyAttorney.
ii.General Liability Coverage. Contractorshall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial
general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed
under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit. Required commercial general liability coverage shall be at least as
broad asInsurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG
0001 (ed.11/88) or Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (ed. 1/73) covering
comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404
covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability.No endorsement may be
attached limiting the coverage.
iii.Automobile Liability Coverage. Contractorshall maintain
automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities
of the Contractorarising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, in an amount
of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each
occurrence. Automobile liability coverage must be at least as broad as Insurance
Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (ed.12/90) Code 1 (“any auto”). No
endorsement may be attached limiting the coverage.
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b.Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance
policy shall be with insurers possessing a Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and shall be
endorsed with the following specific language:
i.The Agency, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured with respect to liability
arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor,including materials, parts
or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii.This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the
Agency, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the Agency, including any self-insured
retention the Agencymay have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not
contribute with it.
iii.This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as
though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of
liability of the insuring company.
iv.The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the Agency, its
elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.
v.Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the Agency, its elected or appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents or volunteers.
vi.The insurance provided by this Policy shall not be suspended,
voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written
notice has been received by the Agency.
c.Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved bythe Agency. At the Agency’s option, Contractor
shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
d.Certificates of Insurance. Contractorshall provide certificates of
insurance with original endorsements to Agencyas evidence of the insurance coverage
required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the Agencyon or before
commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be
kept on file with the Agencyat all times during the term of this Agreement.
17.Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing
and either served personally or sent prepaid, firstclass mail. Any such notice shall be
addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed
communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
If to Agency:Agencyof Lake Elsinore
Attn: AgencyManager
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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With a copy to:Successor Agencyfor the City ofLake Elsinore
Attn: AgencyClerk
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
If to Contractor:DMC Enterprises
Attn:Dejan MilosavlJevic
1560 Fireside Ln
Vista CA 92084
18.Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
statement of Agreement between the Agencyand Contractor. All prior written and oral
communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, andrepresentations, are
superseded in total by this Agreement.
19.Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written
document executed by both Contractorand Agencyand approved as to form by the Agency
Attorney.
20.Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial
inducement to Agencyfor entering into this Agreement is the reputation, experience and
competence of Contractor. Contractorshall be fully responsible to Agencyfor all acts or
omissions of any subcontractors. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the
Contractorunder this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the Agency.
Contractorshall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement
without the written authorization of the Agency. If Agencyconsents to such subcontract,
Contractorshall be fully responsible to Agencyfor all acts or omissions of those subcontractors.
Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between Agencyand any
subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the Agencyto pay or to see to the
payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by
law.
21.Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute
a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this
Agreement.
22.Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal,
or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
23.Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be
governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be held exclusively in a state court in the County of Riverside.
24.Litigation Expenses and Attorneys’Fees. If either party to this Agreement
commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert
witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys’fees.
25.Mediation. The parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any
disputes arising out of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The
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parties shall mutually agree upon the mediator and share the costs of mediation equally. If the
parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS or its
successor in interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five qualified mediators.
Each party shall have the option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS and
thereafter the mediator remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after
mediation, either party may commence litigation.
26.Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shallbecome binding upon the parties
when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this
Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
27.Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractorhas all requisite power and authority to
conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants
that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to
make this Agreement and to bind each respective party. The AgencyManager is authorized to
enter into an amendment or otherwise take action on behalf of the Agencyto make the following
modifications to the Agreement: (a) a name change; (b) grant extensionsof time;(c) non-
monetary changes in the scope of services; and/or (d) suspend or terminate the Agreement.
28.Prohibited Interests. Contractormaintains and warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for
Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractorwarrants that it has not paid
nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For
breach or violation of this warranty, Agencyshall have the right to rescind this Agreement
without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of Agency,
during the term of his or her service with Agency, shall have any direct interest in this
Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
29.Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractorrepresents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry,
sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to
initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff
or termination.
30.Prevailing Wages. Contractoris aware of the requirements of California Labor
Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title
8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance"
projects. Contractoragrees to fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws
(including, without limitation, if applicable, the Prevailing Wage Laws). It is agreed by the parties
that, in connection with the work or services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor
shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law, and
Contractorhereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the Agency, and its officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of
any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. The foregoing indemnity
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
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31.Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties
when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this
Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on
the date first written above.
“AGENCY”
AGENCYOF LAKE ELSINORE, a municipal
corporation
Grant Yates, Agency Exec Director
ATTEST:
AgencyClerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AgencyAttorney
“CONTRACTOR”
DMC Enterprises
By:Dejan MilosavlJevic, Owner
Attachments: Exhibit A –Contractor’s Proposal
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL
[ATTACHED]