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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01241995 - 1.33 � 33 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ... Contra -_- iJohn. H. deFremery, Agricultural Commissione •:F'-- Costa Director Weights & Measures ;r County :,.,.I. DATE: January 10, 1995 SUBJECT: Caltrans Contract for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Approve and authorize Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute an Agreement between the County and State of California, Department of Transportation. The amount is not to exceed $13, 000 for ground squirrel control adjacent to State highways for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995 . BACKGROUND Since FY 1981-82 the county has contracted with Caltrans for reimbursement of county. costs for control of ground squirrels along State highways . The amount and flexibility of this contract will allow the County to fully recover all County costs . I CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON 4 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORSON THE/DJATE SHOWN. CC: Auditor-Controller ATTESTED JAN � '$ contact: Ed Meyer 646-5250 PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR M382 /88)10 BY �� DEPUTY ( [—j STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF Sheet .... ...... of [:] $ CALTRANS,,•. •• . ...... C:] DEPT.OF GEN.SER. [� CONTROLLER TRANSPORTATION ...........Route ............P.M ❑ ADMIN. SOURCE CIARGE EIV AMSPECIAL DESIGNATION ENCUMBRANCE GEN LED SUB•ACC7 = RnNue-JOB I MO SECT �AMOU CREDIT FISCAL DOCUMENT PARCTEAR OLST Van DIST UNIT = LOCATION FUNDING: YORK ORDER NO g BRIDGE NO ETC 04640 04XXX 5C3000 ' 7078 $9 ,750. 00 9A� 1-F5t (-LS ® STATE. ❑ JOINT 04640 04XXX 5C3000 7078 $3 , 250._00 9-5' ❑ FEDERAL i ITEM CNAMR STATUTES —7� 660-001 -042-20. 80 139 94-9495-96 CONTRACT NO. 04H521 -MN I hereby certify.upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted fundi are availaole - ,This number to be Weed on NI Nmwlcea for the period and purpose of the expenditure stated above SIGNATURE OF AC JIG OFFICER DATE , • • OAKLAND: . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .CALIFORNIA, Date . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contractors Name , , CONTRA_COSTA .COUNTY. BOARD.OF .SUPVS... . .Phone 51.0 ) 6 4 6-5 250 (Please big as above► Address . . .651. Pine. Street, . Martinez.,. .CA . . 94553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . License No.and Class The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish the service or rental as hereinafter set forth to the. Depart- ment of Transportation in accordance with the provisions on BOTH SIDES of this form and on the attached sheets, and he agrees to receive and accept as full compensation therefor the-prices named herein. The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein,shall be in fR Exempt From compensation for all of Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance Department of General Services Aporoval hereof, including travel and per diem, unless otherwise expressly so provided r No alteration orvariation of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto,and no oral understanding I or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto. The said Department of Transportation hereby agrees to the terms as set forth herein,and hereby agrees to pay the same,provided that by mutual written consent this agreement maybe modified and that the State reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon written notice to the Contractor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hand the year and date first above written. ARTMENT OF T 0RTATION CONTRACTOR By _ . . . . . . . , ._ . . . . . . . _ . _ . , . CONTRA .COSTA. COUNTY. BOARD OF :SUPVS Minn Name By . .. . .. :� . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approved by . . . . . . . . . . .. . nti.«aa.iE«+. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f�- . . .. . . . . . FederalLD.Number DASOSM•1204(REV.6/89) .\ta;!'�r•.'I•;Ipi t••j10lICY t' A. \illnnu 'a Rtxurccc ��/ A. The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all existing and future State and Federal laws-'and county and municipal ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work,or,the bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same.He shall at all times observe and comply with,and shall cause all his agents and employees to observe and comply with all such existing and future taws,ordinances,regulations,orders,and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the work If any discrepancy or inconsistency is discovered in this con- tract in relation to any such law, ordinance, regulaticn, order or decree the Contractor shall forthwith report the same to the State in writing. B. The Contractor agrees to indemnity, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents and employeesfrom any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to anyand all contractors,subcontrac- tors, materialmen, laborers and any other person,firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work,ser- vices,materials orsupplies in connection withthe performance of this contract,and from anyandallctaims and losses occurring or resulting to any person,firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this contract C. The mentioning of_certain statutes in this contract shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of complying with any other statutes applicable to the serv+ce or rental to be furnished hereunder. D. The Contractor shall indemnitythe Stateagainstall lossanddamage totheContractor's property or equip- ment during its use under this contract and he shall at his own expense maintain such fire,theft,liability or other insurance as he deems necessary for his protection. The Contractor assumes all responsibility which may be imposed by law for property damage or personal injuries caused by defective equipmentfur- nished under this contract or by operations of the Contractor or his employees under this contract E The cost of employer payments to or on behalf of employees,subsistence,travel,comperfsation insurance premiums, unemployment contributions, social security taxes, contract bond premiums, and any other taxes or assessments INCLUDING SALES TAXES required by law or otherwise shall be included in the price bid and no additional allowance will be made therefor, unless separate payment provision should specifically be provided for. F. The Contractor,and the agents and employees of Contractor,in the performance of this agreement,shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California G. The Contractor warrants, by execution of this contract that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commis- sion,percentage,brokerage,or contingent fee,excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty the State shall have the right to annul this contract without liability,pay- ing only for the value of the work actually performed or in its discretion,to deduct from the contract price or consideration,or otherwise recover,the full amount of such commission,percentage,brokerage or con- tingent fee. t, H. Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 591 of the Vehicle Code,the Department has determined that within such areas as are within the limits of the project and are open to public traffic,the Contractor �. shall comply with all of the requirements set forth in Divisions,11,12,13,14 and 15 of the Vehicle Code.The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safe operation of his equipment and the protection of the traveling public from injury and damage from such equipment I. The State may terminate this agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contrac- tor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided.In the event of such termination the State may proceed with theworkin any mannerdeemed pro- per by the State.The cost to the State shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor underthis agree- ment, and the balance, if any,shall be paid the Contractor upon demand. J. Without the written consent of the State,this agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part K Time is of the essence in this agreement L *In accordance with Public Contract Code 10296,a Contractor who is not apublic entity,by signing this contract hereby swears under penalty of perjury that not more than one final unappealable finding of con- tempt of court by a federal court has been issued against him within the immediately preceding two-year period because of the Contractor's failure to comply with an order of.a federal court which orders him to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board Approval Recommended By: �`O�s-0BM•�=S�igEV 61891. Contract No. 04H521-MN Contract Sheet 2 of 8 Article I - Work Description Contractor to provide all materials, labor, tools, and equipment to control ground squirrels and other burrowing rodents along State Highways located in Contra Costa County as noted in Article V of this Contract. Article II - Contract Period This contract shall begin on October 1, 1994 contingent upon approval by the State and notification from the Contract Administrator to begin work, and expire no later than September 30, 1995 unless extended by supplemental agreement. Article III - Cost Limitation/Rates A. LABOR $24 .46 per hour EQUIPMENT $ . 28 per mile (Chemical Truck) B. MATERIALS 1. Rodent Bait Diphacinone . 01% $1. 21/lb 2 . Aluminum Phosphide . 01% $ . 10/tablet 3 . Gas Cartridge $ . 45/ea TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED: $13, 000.00 It is understood that the authorized amount is an estimate only and that the State will pay monthly in arrears for services actually used upon receipt of itemized invoices submitted in triplicate. Article IV - Contract Administrator Chet Moran (510) 939-0400 Article V - Scope of Work A. The Contractor will provide. the following for the control of ground squirrels/rodents on Caltrans properties located along State highways -within the County of Contra Costa. 1. . Control of the squirrels/rodents by use of treated grain. It is understood that only anticoagulant treated grain shall be used. Contract No. 04H521-MN Contract Sheet 4 of 8 Discount must be a minimum of 1/2 of 1% of the amount due but not, less than $5. 00. Article VIII - Funding Requirements It is mutually understood between the parties that this contract may have been written before ascertaining the availability of congressional or legislative appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both parties in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the agreement were executed after that determination was made. This agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to the State by the United States Government or the California State Legislature, for the purpose of this program. In addition, this agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this contract in any manner. It is mutually agreed that if the Congress or the State Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program,, this contract shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds. The State has the option to void .the contract under the 30-day cancellation clause or. to amend the contract to reflect any reduction of funds. Article IX - Disputes Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this contract which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Department's Contract Officer, who may consider any written or verbal evidence submitted by the Contractor. The decision of the Contract Officer, issued in writing, shall be conclusive and binding on both parties to the contract on all questions of fact considered and determined by the Contract Officer. Neither the pendency of a dispute not its consideration by the Contract Officer will excuse the Contractor from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of the contract. Article X — Retention of Records For the purpose of determining compliance with Public Contract Code Section 10115, et. seq,. and Title 21, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 21, Section 2500 et. seq. , when applicable, i Contract No. 04H521-MN Contract Sheet 5 of 8 and other matters connected with the performance of the contract ' pursuant 'to Government Code Section 10532 , the . Contractor, subcontractors and the State shall maintain all books, documents papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of the contract, including but not limited to, the cost of administering the contract. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the contract period for three years from the date of final payment under the contract. . The State, the State Auditor General, FHWA, or any,duly authorized representative of the Federal government shall have access to any books, records, and .documents of the Contractor that are pertinent to the contract for audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. Article XI - Nondiscrimination Clause During the performance of this contract, Contractor" and its subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age (over 40) or sex. Contractors and subcontractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Contractors and subcontractors shall .comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing .Act (Government Code, Section 12900 . et seq. ) and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations,. Title 2 , Section 7285. 0 et seq. ) . 'The applicable regulations of .the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code Section 12990, set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Calif-ornia Code of Regulations are incorporated into this contract by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Contractor and its subcontractors shall give written notice . of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a -collective bargaining or other agreement. This contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the contract. Appendix A, relative to nondiscrimination on federally" assisted projects, is attached hereto and made a part of this.-contract. Contractor shall comply with Title. VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, as amended. Accordingly, 49 CFR 21 through Appendix C and 23 CFR 710. 405 (b) are applicable to this contract by reference. I, Contract No. 04H521-MN Contract Sheet 6 of 8 .Article XII - Statement of Compliance The prospective Contractor's signature, affixed herein and dated, shall constitute a certification, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California,; that the bidder has, unless exempted, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2 , California Code of ' Regulations, Section 8103 . Article XIII - Termination The Department of Transportation reserves the right to terminate this contract upon 30 days written notice to the Contractor. Article XIV - Amendment This contract may be amended or modified only by mutual written agreement of the parties. Article XV - Subcontracting The Contractor shall perform the work contemplated with resources available within its own organization and no portion of the work shall be subcontracted without written authorization by the State's .Contract Manager, except that which is expressly identified in the Contractor's cost/bid proposal. Any subcontract in excess of $25, 000, entered into as a result of this contract, shall contain all the provisions stipulated in this contract to be applicable to subcontractors. Any substitution of subcontractors must be approved in writing by . the Contract Manager in advance of assigning work to a substitute subcontractor. ..Article XVI - Special Provisions The Board of Supervisors, County of Contra Costa, agrees, pursuant ,-to Government Code Section 895. 2 , to indemnify and hold harmless the State of California from any liability imposed for injury (as 'defined in Government Code Section 810.8) caused by negligent or ::wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this contract. Contract No. 04H521-MN Contract Sheet 7 of 8 . Article XVII -_ Drug-Free Workplace Certification By signing this contract, the contractor hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the contractor will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code section 8350 et. '- seq. ) and .will provide a drug-free workplace by doing all of the Following: A. Publish a statement notfying employees that unlawful manufacture, distrubution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355 (a) . B. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355 (b) , to inform employees about all of the following: (1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, (2) the person's or , organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, (3) any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. C. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355 (c) that every employee who works on- the proposed contract or grant: (1) will receive a copy of the company's :drug-free policy statement and (2) will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant. Failure to. comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the contracts or termination of the contract or both and the Contractor may be ineligible for award of any future state contracts if the department determines that any of the following has occurred: 1) the contractor has made a false certification or 2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. Contract No. 04H521-MN Contract Sheet 8 of .8 Article XVIII - Budget . Disclaimer/Federal Funding Requirements It is mutually understood between the parties that this contract may have been written before ascertaining the availability of congressional or legislative appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both parties in order to avoidprogram and fiscal delays that would occur if the agreement were executed after that determination was made. This agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to the State by the United States Government or . the California State Legislature, for the purpose of this program. In addition, this agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this contract in any manner. It is mutually agreed that if the Congress or the State Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this contract shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds. The State has the option to void the contract under the 30-day cancellation clause or to amend the contract to reflect any reduction of funds. Contract No. 04H521-MN. Contract Sheet 8 of 8 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LIABILITY INSURANCE PROVISIONS DAS-OBX F-369 .(4/220/88) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contractor shall furnish to the State a Certificate of Insurance stating that there is liability insurance presently in effect for, the Contractor with . a combined single limit (CSL) of not less than $1,'000 , 000 per occurrence. The Certificate of Insurance will provide: 1. The insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the State. 2. The State, its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insureds but only insofar as the operations under this contract are concerned. 3 . The State . will not be responsible for any premium or assessments on the policy. Contractor agrees that the bodily injury liability insurance herein provided for shall be in effect at all times . during the term of this contract. In the event said insurance coverage expires at any time or times - during the term of this contract, Contractor agrees to provide at least thirty (30) days prior to said expiration date, a new certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage as provided for herein for not less than the remainder of the term of the contract, or for a period of not less than one (1) year. New Certificates of Insurance are subject to the approval of the State, and the Contractor agrees that no work or services shall be performed prior to-- the giving of such approval . In the event the Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein provided,. State may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this contract upon the occurrence of such event. . Contract No 04H521-MN Attachment A RODENTS MATERIALS APPLICATION RATE Ground Squirrels Diphacinone . 01% 10 pounds per acre Aluminum Phosphide 2=3 tablets per burrow Gas Cartridge 1 per burrow The above materials are approved for use John A. Silva Landscape Specialist Date Depart of Agriculture 04H521-MN H P Contra John de Freme?y Agricultural Commissioner- 2366A Stanwell Circle Costa Oirector Weights and Measures s Concord, California 94520-4807 J (510) 646-5250I I Contract No. -FAX (510) 646-5732 County 04H521—MN .Branch Office _, e s Attachment B 724-3rd Street Brentwood,California 94513-1360 (510)634-5682 FAX(510)634-2201 sra-coat+' August 1, 1994 Attention: Eleanor Zebbs CalTrans Contract Office 111 Grand P.O. Box 23660 Oakland, CA 94623-0660 Re: Contract No. 04G916-MN renewal The following would be the Cost Limitation/Rates applied to a future reiiewai of this contract: A.Labor $24 . 46 per hour Equipment $ . 28 per mile (Truck) B.Materials Robent Bait (Diphacinone .01%) $1 .21/lb Aluminum Phosphide . 01% $ . 10/tablet Gas Cartridges $ .45/each If you have any questions I can be reached at 510 646-5250 Sincerely, Edward Meyer ' Chief Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer