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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10162007 - C.19 � •sE_.` TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,AS GOVERNING BOARD ,;lam; �=�,, Contra , OF THE BLACKHAWK GEOLOGICAL HAZARD >` ABATEMENT DISTRICT - Costa FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SpA.COU14'� �~ C o u n ty DATE: October 16, 2007 SUBJECT: RATIFY the decision of the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GRAD) Manager, Richard D. Short, Kleinfelder Inc., or designee, to execute and award a contract with Dover Construction, Danville area. (Blackhawk GHAD Funds) (District III) Project No.: 7760-6X5147 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)Olt RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: RATIFY the decision of the Blackhawk GHAD General Manager,Richard D.Short,-Kleinfelder Inc.or designee,to execute and award a contract with Dover Construction in an amount not to exceed$76;000;to provide Preventative Maintenance Services to the GRAD, for the period August 31, 2007 through June 30, 2008, Danville area. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the County General Fund. The Blackhawk GHAD is funded 100% through revenue assessments levied on properties within the boundaries of the Blackhawk GHAD. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: El SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): �� ACTION OF BOAR Oy✓//JJ��e74V / --LL W V APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED (� OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT . COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON UNANIMOUS(ABSENT. ) MINUTES OF. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE AYES: NOES: DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: Warren Lai,Special Districts (313-2180) \S G:\SpDist\Board G:\SDist\Board Orders\2007\10-9-07 Blackhawk-Dover.doc ATTESTED JOHN CULLEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Administrator Assessor' Auditor-Controller Community Development BY: DEPUTY County Counsel H.Heard,Special Districts SUBJECT: RATIFY the decision of the Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Manager; Richard D. Short, Kleinfelder Inc., or designee, to execute and award a contract with Dover Construction, Danville area. (Blackhawk GHAD Funds) (District III) Project No.: 7760-6X5147 DATE: October 16, 2007 PAGE: 2 of 2 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND BACKGROUND: The District annually contracts for general maintenance, winterization and preventative maintenance measure services including, concrete v-ditch cleaning(B-58) and emergency response preparedness. Dover Construction,in association with other maintenance contractors currently under contract with the District,has the unique qualifications to provide maintenance operations and emergency response assistance. CONSEOUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without Board approval; a significant amount of the Preventative Maintenance Program would not be implemented, exposing developed properties and residences to additional risk. CONTRACT (Standard Form Maintenance Services Agreement) 1. SPECIAL TERA S. 'these special terms are incorporated below by reference. (Sec Secs.2.3) Parties: Public Agency-131ackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District Contractor-Dover Construction 2642 Pyramid Drive Tracy,CA 95304 Effective Bate: August 31,2007 (See See.3) Project Name.Number and Location:General Maintenance Activities located in the Blackhawk community, Danville.Caliloniia arca_ 7'heayork consists of on-call maintenance services as described in Appendix A. (Sec Sec.4) Duration: lune 30.2008 (SCC Set:.4) Public Agency's Agent_Richard D.Short,General h-tanager,Kleinlelder,Inc. (Set;Set,5) Contract Limit: $76.000 SLrtnllaar'y: 13-58 cleaning $56,000.00 LrticrgencY Response $20,000.00 Contract 0: 1 (See Seca 6) Federal Taxpayer's I.D.or Social Security Nn_ 2. SIGNA-"l JIZES&ACKNOWLEDGMENT. r. t Public:Agency,By: Richard D. 'hors Klein elder,file. General Manager G)ntractor,hereby also certil'yin arencss of6aad compliance with Labor Code Sections 1861 and j3o04Cbnt cr ting 1lr kers' m ens tion Law, (Designate official ctrpacity in(hee business) l3_v: (Designate official capacity in the business) Note In Contractor: For corporations,the contract must be signed by two officers. The first signature mustbe that of the choirnlan of the board,president or vice president;the second signature mast be that of-the secretary,assistant secretary.chief financial officer or assistant treasurer. (Civil Code,Section 1190 an(]Corporations Code,,Section 313.) The acknowledgment below must be signed by a Notary Public, CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDC+IENT State.ofC;alifornia 1 ss. c h ) County°of On the date written below,before Elle.the undmigned Notary Public,.persotlttlly appeared(lie person(e)signing above for Contractor, persema}fs-lE+le Ee-t�e(or proved to etre on the basis of sat isfactay evidence)to be the person(f)whose name(-*)isfaresubscrilred to the within instrument and acknowledged to ale that llehhrtthey executed the same in hi-Amrkthrk authorized capacity(iee), and that by hisP%Crn �tP signaturc(-+4)on the instrument the person4),or the entity upon behalf ul'which Ilie person(s)acted,executed the instrument. WlT1YEZSS myhand and official seal,fi. s Dated: 0 40 t,t1L`>}A2 �A SOLANO (Notary Public) COMM.# 1753125 Z' s NOTARY PUBLIC-CALIFORNIAN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY My Comm.Expires June 25,2011 page 1 of.9 i. WORK CONTRACT,T,CII.ANGfS (a)By(heir sigriatures in Section 2,enactive on the above date,thesc.pan ics promise and agree asset foulh in this conn-act,incorporating by these r+efcrences ilia material in Section I,SPECIAL TERMS. (b) Contnaclor shall,at his own cost ani!expense,and in a workrnunlike manner,fully and faithfully perform and complete the work;and will furnish all materials, labor,services and transportation necessary, convenient and proper in order fairly to perform the requirements of this contract,all strictly in nu onitutcc with the scope of work as.described in Appendix A. (c) The work can Ix changed only.with Public Agency's prior written order spccil' ing such change and its cost agreed to by the partits;and the Public Agency shall never.have to pay more than specified in Section 5,PAY11. FNT,without such an order. 4. TIME;NOTICE TO PROCEED. Contractor shall start this work as dirrctcd by the General Manager of his Agent or die Notice to Proceed;and shall complete it as specified in Section 1.,SPECIAL TERMS. 5. PAYMENT. Public.Agency shall pay Contractor for services performed at the rates shown in Appendix 13 attached hereto.,which include till overhead and incidental expenses,Iii•wfiich no additional compensation shall be allowed. Notwillist andiug ilia foregoing,those incidental expenses specifically itemized ._in.Appendix B shall be reimbursable by Public Agency to Contractor.provided that Contractor submits copies of receipts and,ifapplicable,adelailed mileage hrg to Public Agency. .In not oven(sit aIt.ilia total amount paid la C:ontraclor exceed.Ilie payment limits)speci tied in(he Contract limits without prior written approval of the Public Agency.Contractor's billing statements shall be submitted at convenient intervals approved by Public Agency and skull list,foreach item ofservices,the.employee categories,hours,mil rates. Public Agency will pay Contructiir in accordance with ilia requirements of Civil Code Section 3320 as applicable_ 6. PAYMENTS WITHHELD (a) The Public Agency or its Agent may withhold uny payment,ar because oflater discovered evidence nullify all or any certificate for payment,to such extent and period of time only is maybe necessary to protect the Public Agency front loss because of: (1) Defective work not remedied,or uncompleted work,or (2) Claims tiled or reasonable evidence indicating,probable filing,or (3) Failure to properly pay subcon.truclurs or for matcrird or labor,or (4) Rea_sonablc doubt that the work can tic completed.for the balance then unpaid,or (5) Damage to another contractor,or (6) Damage to rhe Public Agency,other than damage duc to delays. (b) 111e.Public Agency shall use ie.wsonablc diligence to discover and report to the Contractor,as the work progresses the materials umd labor which are nut satisfactory to it.so as to avoid unnecessary trouble or cost to the Contractor in making good any defective work or parts. 7. INSURANCE. A Contruclor performing,services under this convect shall provide at all times the following insurance in amounts not less than those specified: (a)Workers'Compensation Insurance complying with the laws of the Slate of California.,(b)Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including blanket contractual(or contractual liability)average,broad fume property damage coverage,and caovenibe for owned and non-owned vehicles,with a rniniinum.combined single.limit coverage of S20.)0,000 for all damages due to bodily injury,sickness or disease,or death to any person,and damage to, properly,including the loss of use thereof,arising out of each accident or occurrence,and naming Public Agency,Richard D.Short,Kleinfelder,tile.,Sands. Cimstruc[ion Company,1nc.,.iheir boards,uliicerS nod esruliloyces as additionalinsured..C;ontractor is aware of full complies with Libor Code Section 3701.1: and the Workers Compensation Law. 8. BONDS. Contractor sfialLprovide,if the contract exceeds 525,000,at ilia time of the execution of the agreement or contract for the work,and at no additionat expense to the Public Agency,it surety bond cxeculcd by an admitted surety insurer in an amount equhd 10[it lead one-hundred percent(100°io)of the oniaract price as security fbr the faithful performance of said agrcement. Contractor shall also provide,at the time of the execution of the agreement or contract for Ilio work,and ill no addilion[tl cxpentic to the i'uhlic Agency,it separa[c surely bond executed by an admitted SUrety insurer in an amount equal to at least fi13y percent(50%)of the contract price as security 1'or the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with said agreement. Sureties frrh elicit W'Silid bonds shall Ile satisfactory to the State. ' 9. FAiLURE TO Pi'RFORN•I, 1f lite Contractor at any tinicrelbscs ur neglecls.wilhout Ihult of the Public Agency or its agcni(s),to supply sufficient materials or workmen to complete this agreement and work as provided herein, for a period of 10 days or moreafter written notice thcreof by the Public Agency,the Public Agency may furnish same and deduct the reasonable expenses thereof front(lac contract price. 10. LAW5.A1'I'I.Y. General. Botlt panics rccugttizc die applicability of various federal.state and local laws and regulations,especially Chapter I of fart 7 ofllie Cal Labor Code(beginning with Section 1720,and inelitdinb Sections 1735, 17 77.5,and 1777.6 forbidding discriminalion)and intend thtit Ibis ag-cement.complics therewith. The parties specifically stipulate that the relevant penalties and forfeitures provided in the Labor Code,especially in Sections 1775 and 1813.concerning prevailing wages and hours,shall apply to this agreement as though fully stipulated herein. 11. Sl.1BCONI TRAUrORS. C;ontrdctor shall riot subcontract any work without approval of the General Manager. 13. tWAGT, RATPS. (u) Puisn:ant to Labor Cea[r Sck:tion 1773, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rates of wages per dicot,and for holiday and overtime work,in the lourlity in which this work is to be Performed,for each craft,cl..msitication,or type of worknhan needed to execute this contract,and said rates are its specified in the call for bids for this work'and are on file with ilia Public.Agency,and are hereby incorporated herein. I'ane 2 ol'9 (h) This schedule ofw•ages is hascd on a working day of 8 hours unless otherwise spccit ied;and the daily rate is the hourly rate multiplied by the nunthcr of hours constituting the working day. When less than that nlunbcr of hours are worked,the daily wage rale is proportionately reduced,but the hourly rate remains Lis stated. (c) The Contractor,and all his subcontractors.nrtist pay at least these rates to all persons of this wort:,including all travel,subsistence,and fringe benefit payments provided for by applicable collective bargaining agreements. All skilled labor not listed above must be paid at least the wage scale established by collective bargaining agreement for such labor in the locality where such work is being performed. if itbecomes necessary for(lie.Contractor or any subcontractor to employ ainy.pe.rson.in a crall,classification or type of work(except executive,sUIVIN Ory,administrative,clerical or other non-manual workers as such)for which no mininitim wage rate is specified,the Contractor shall immediately notify the Public Agency which shall npply from the time of the initial employmenl 01.11110,person al'iccted and during the continualnce of such employment. Q. t IOf1R5 OP LAI30R. Eiighl hours of labor in one calendar day constitutes a legal days work,and no workman employed at any time on this work by the Contractor or by any subcontractor shall be required or permitted to work longer thereon except as provided in Labor Code Sections 1810-1815. 14. .. APPRENTICES, Properly indcnttn•etl apprentices may be cntployed on this work in accordance with Labor Code Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6, forbidding discrimination. 15. Df?SIR[:TO PROIt•10"1'1 ECONOMY C)P CONTRA C05Tek. 'Che Public Agency desires to promote the industries and economy of Contra Costa county.and the Contractor therefore is encouraged to use the products,workmen.labours and mechanics ofIli is County in every case where the price,fitness and quality are equal. 16. ASSIGNMENT. The agreement hinds the heirs,successors,assigns,and representatives of the Contractor;but he cannot msigiT it in whale or in part,, ,tor any monies due or to become Jiic under it.a ithout the prior written consent of the Public Agency anti the Contra for s surety or sureties,unless they have N+.aivcd notice of assignnlcni. 17.. NO WAIVER I3Y PtJALILAGC�f Y;lnspect.iun of the work andhrr m:derials,ur approval of work:and/or materials inspected,or slatemcnt.hy tin y, officer, agent or employee of the Public.Agency indicating the work or any part thereof complies with the requirements of payments therefor, or any combiniation of these acts,shall not relieve Ilie Conlr actor of his ohligation to til tiII this cc)nu iet as prescribed;nor shall the public Agency be thereby estopped front bringing;any action for damages or enforcement arising front the failure to comply with any of►hc.tcnns and conditions hereof. I8. 1'101,D HARMLESS AND iNDEMNITY. (a) Contractor promises to and shall hold harmless and indemnify from the liabilities as defined in this section. (b) The indemnities benefited auid pruleclet]by this promise are the.Public Agency,Itichard 1).Short,Meinfelder,Inc.,Sands C011StrlteliQrl Camlmny,lie.; and their eleelive imd appointivC boards,commissions,oficers,agents and employees. (c) The liabilities protected ugtinst are any liability or claim for danlngo of any kind allegedly sulTered,incurred or threatened because of actions defined below.including but not limited to personal injury,death,property damage,trespass,nuisance,inverse condemnation,patent infringement,or any combination ofthcsc,regardless of whether or not such liability;claim or damage was unforeseeable at any time before the Public Agency approved the improvement plans or accepteti the improvements as completed,and.including the defense of tiny suil(s)oraction(s)fit law or equity concerning these. (d) The actions causing liability arc.any act OF otrtission(negligent or Trull-negligenQ in connection with the matters covered by this contract and atfribumble to the contractor,subcontractor(s),or any officcr(s),agents)or cmploycc(s)of one or more of them. (e) Non-Conditions: The promise and agreement in this section is not conditioned or dependent on whctheror not any indemnity has prepared,supplicd,or approved any plan(s),drawing(s),spccificaliort(s)or special provision(s)in connection with this work,has insurance or other indemnification covering any of these matters,ur lhat the alleged danTag.e resultcd partly front any negligent or Avillful miseoitducl of mly indemnity. 14. EXC:A I&•J (114,, Cuittractnr shall comply with Iltc provisions of Labor Cods:Section 6705,if applicable,by submitting;to Public Agency a detailed plan showing the design of shoring.bracing,sloping,or other provision~to he made[-or worker protection from the hayard of caving ground during trench erctivEltiOn. 20. RECORD MENTION, Except I'm-records delivered to Public Agency,Contractor shall retain,for a ficriod of at Icast lire years atter Contractor's ren eipliofthc final payment under[tris contnret,all;ricords prepared in Lhc.perfor irincc ofthis contract or otherwise pertaining to the work,including without lirnif Nicol.bidding,financial aril payroll records. Upon request by Public Agency,Contractor shall make such records available to Public Agency,or to authorized representatives of the state and ruderal g overnmutts,at two additional cluirge and without restriction or limitation oil their list:. 21. USE Or PRIVATE PROPERTY- Cootractor shall nit use priv,rtc properly lbr any purpose in connection with the work absent it prior,written agreement with the affected property owner(s), 22. Rf;N'1'AL AND WAC1E RATES. Ilic statemcni of prevailing wages appearing int lie Equipment Rental Rales and General Prevailing Wage Rates is hereby specirically referred to and by.this reference is made It part of this crnitnct. 23. CLAIMS: Resolution of construction claims shall be handled as outlined in Article 20104 of the Public Contract Code,attached to this eonli-act as Appendix C. Page 3 of!) Blacklrawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GRAD) Dover Construction, Inc. Maintenance Services Contract Appendix "A" Scope of Work Contract Tasks Concrete Irrterceptor Dilches (B-53) Clean designated segments of R-58 ditches as directed by the.Engineer. Cleaning sliall consist of the following: • Cut and remove vegetative debris from within the ditch and 1:orsix(6)inches an either side of the ditch.Typically, vegetation removal adjacent.to the ditch is accomplished using portable weed cutters with non-metallic blades.Debris removal,for the purposes of this contract Mll consist cif spreading the removed debris adjacent to the ditch,onthe downslope side. When debris removal consists of oi'f-haul, the contractor will be compensated by the District providing prior arrangements have been made with the Engineer. • Remove collected"soil debris from'the ditch. Accumulated soil debris shall be removed from the ditch and spread adjacent to.the ditch,on the downslope side. When soil debris removal consists of off haul, the contractor will be compensated by the District providing prior arrangements have been made with the.Engineer. • Clieck and clear if' necessary the associated drain inlets. All drain inlets at the termination of a B-58 ditch must be free from debris and.capable of collecting and conveying runoff. F_mergeney Response Provide labor;materials,and equipment to install erosion control and winterization materials, as described above. Provide other emergency response assistance as deemed necessary by the Engineer. Provide resources iii:accordance with the response level described below: Response Level 1 —:Mobilize within 24 hours Respond to.a Level 1 call within 4 hours. Prepare and mobilize to any. District -location within 24 hours. Provide. the necessary .workforce, materials and equipment. Compensation.for Level l is at the agreed(Normal)Labor and operated hourlyequipment rates as defined in this Contract. Vage 4 of 9 Response Level 2 ' Mobilize within 4 hours Respond to a Level 2 call immediately. Prepare and mobilize to any District location%vithin 4 hours.Provide the necessary Nvorkforce,materials and equipment. Compensation for Level 2 is at the agreed(Normal)Labor and operated Dourly equipment rates as defined in this contract(with a four(4)hour minimum for labor. Response Level 3 Mobilize onsite within 2 hours Workforce and equipment are on standby. Be prepared to mobilize to multiple District locations within 2 hours. Provide the necessary workforce,materials and equipment and maintain a sufficient workforce in the District until released by General Manager or his designee(contractor must abide by federal, statt and local regulations regarding labor). Compensation is at the agreed(Normal)Labor and operated hourly equipment rates as defined in this contract.(with an eight(8)hour minimum for standby.labor..Equipment will be compensated for standby and active time at the agreed rates. Other Additional Responses as directed by the General Manager. Page 5 ol'g Blackhawk Geologic 11,mird Abatement District (GRAD) Dover Construction,Jnc, Maintenance Services Contract Appendix "B" Fee Schedule P.kgc 0 Of 9 DOVER CONSTRUC11ON 2642 PYRAMID DRIVE TRACY, CA 95304 209-833-0280 FAX 209-833-0289 Date: July 1,2007 Fee & Rate Schedule July 1,2007 to June 30,2008 For: Blackhawk G.H.A.D. 4125 Slackhawk Plaza Circle, Suite 103 Danville, CA 94506 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT RATES Crew Rates 3 Man Crew- $227.00/hr. . 3 Man Crew(OT)- $290.00/hr. 44 Man Crew- $291.00/hr. 4 Man Crew(OT)- $373..001hr. Specialty &Standby Rates Laborers- Stage I @ $54.47/hr. Stage 2 @ $58.67/hr. Stage 3 @ $62.86/hr. Group 1 @ $68.48/hr. Skilled labor-jackhammer,concrete saw, pipe layers, concrete vibrators, chainsaw, etc. Group 2 @ $67.22/hr. Concrete handlers,dumpers, laborers& reinforcing steel .work. Group 4 @ $55.99/hr. Trimming,mowing & landscaping. Construction Specialist @ $68.701hr. Dump Truck Driver @ $77.19/hr. Cement Mason.@ $74.79/hr. Equipment Operator @ $98.08/lir. Labor.Foreman: All jobs @ $77.62/hr.. Foreman: All jobs e $114.35/hr. Pickup/Tools: All jobs @ $22.001hr. All Terrain Vehicle: All jobs 0 $16.001hr. Gas Cutoff Saw: All jobs @ $122.001day Water Meter: All jobs 0.$190.00/day Generator: All jobs Q $71.00/day Brush cutter(Weedeater): All jabs Q $59.00/day Backpack Blower: All jobs C? $47.00/day Soil Pin Install Tool: All jobs 0 $300.001day All other equipment rentals, inaterials and subcontractors at cost& 15%. * Saturday rates for all personnel are at 1 112 times regular rates. * Sunday & Holiday rates for all personnel are at 2 times regular rates. i Blackhawk Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GRAD) Dover Construction, Inc. Maintenance Services Contract Appendix "C" Resolution of Consiruction Claims PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20104-20104.6 20104. (a)(])This Article applies to all public works claims of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars($375,000)or less which arise behveen a contractor and a local agency. (2)This article shall not apply to any claims resulting from a contract between a contractor and a public agency when the public agency has elected to resolve any disputes pursuant to Article 7.1 (commencing with Section 10240)of Chapter l of Part 2. (b)(1) "Public work" has the sante mewling as in Sections 3100 and 3106 of the CiviI Code, except that "public work" docs not include any work or improvement contracted for by the state or the Regents of the University of California. (2) "Claim" means a separate demand by the contractor for(A)a time extension,(B)payment of money or damages arising from work done`by, or oil behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public work and payment of which is not othenvise expressly provided for or the claimant is not otherwise entitled to, or(C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the local agency. c) The provisions of this article or a surninary.thereof shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for any work.which may give rise to a.claim under this article. (d)This article applies only to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 1)9 1. 20104.2. For any claim subject to this article,the following requirements apply: (a)The claim shall be in writing and include the documents necessary.to substantiate the claim. Claims must be filed on or before the date of final payment. Nothing in this subdivision is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims. (b) (1) For claims of less.than fifty thousand dollars($50,000), the local agency shall respond in writing to any written.clairn within 45 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in miting, within 30 days of receipt of the claim,any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the local agency may have against the claimant. (2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision,upon mutual agreement of the local agency and the claimant. (3)The local agency's written response to.the claim,as further documented,. shall be submitted to the claimant within 15 days after receipt. of the further documentation.or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information,.whichever is greater. (c) (1) For claims of over fifty thousand.dollars ($50,000)and less than or equal to three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars($375,000),the local agency shall respond in %witing to all. written claims within 60 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the claim,any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the local agency may have against the claimant. (2)If additional infomlation is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the local agency and the claimant. (3) The local agency's written response to.the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the claimant within 30 days after receipt of the further documentation,or within a period of time no greater than that taken by Page 7 of 9 the claimant in producing the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater. (d) If the claimant disputes the local agency's written response, or the local agency fails to .respond within the time.prescribed, the claimant may so notify the local agency, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt of the local agency's response or within 15 days of the local agency's failure to respond within the time prescribed,respectively,and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of'the issues.iii dispute. Upon a demand,the local agency shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute.(e)Following the meet and confer conference,if the claim or any portion remains in dispute,the.claimant may file a claim as provided in Chapter I (commencing with.Section 900)and Chapter 2(connnencing with Section 910)of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions,the running of the period of time within which a claim n.iust be filed shall be tolled from the time the claimant submits his or her written claim pursuant to subdivision(a)until the time that claim is denied as a result of the meet and confer process, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer process. (f) This article does nut apply to tort claims and nothing in this article is intended nor shall be construed to change the time periods foi f ling:tort claims or actions sgecif ed by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section.900)and Chapter 2(commencing with Section 910)of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government.Code. 20104.4. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims subject to this article:. {a) Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to nonbinding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be com fenced within 30 days of the submittal,and shall.be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court or by stipulation of both parties. If the parties fail to select a mediator within the.l 5-day period, anyy party may petition the court to appoint the mediator. (b) (1) If the matter remains in dispute,the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10)of'Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 114 1.1 1 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act (Title 4(cotntnencing with Section 2016.010)of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure)shall apply to any proceeding brought under. this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration. (2)Notwithstanding any other provision of law,upon stipulation of the parties,arbitrators appointed for put-poses of this article shall be experienced in construction law, arid, upon stipulation of the parties, tttediators.and arbitrators shall be paid necessary and reasonable hourly rates of pay not to exceed their customary rate,and such fees and expenses shall be paid equally by the parties,.except in the case of arbitration where the arbitrator, for good cause, determines a different division. In no event shall these fees or expenses be.paid by state or county funds. (3) In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10)of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure,any-party who after receiving an arbitration.aw�ard.requests a trial de novo but does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall,in addition to payment ofcosts and fees under that chapter,pay the attorney's fees of the other party.arising out of the trial de novo. (c) Tile court may, upon request by any party,order any witnesses.to participate in the.ntediation or arbitration process. 20104.6. (a).No local agency shall fail to pay money as to any portion.of a claim which is undisputed except as otherwise provided in the contract. (b) In any suit filed under Section 20104.4, the local agency shall pay:interest at the legal rate ort any arbitration award or judgment. The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is filed in a court of law: l'age 8 of 9 As stipulated in the.Labor Code, Section 1861 each contractor to whom a public works contract is awarded shall sign and filewith the awarding body the following certification prior to perfonning the work on the contract: 1 am.aware of the provisions.of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the perfonnance of the work of this contract" [.?-Cj Signature Date Print Name Name of Contractor . Page 9 of 9 CSR JR DATE(MNfDDlYYYYI ACORD_ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DOVMI-1 09/18/07 PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Roger Stevens Ins. Agency Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE LIC #: 0604507 A PI I8 Member HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR 14590 Mono Way ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Sonora CA 95370 Phone: 209-533-2222 Fax:209-532-5317 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC9 INSURED INSURER A' Allstate INSURER W United Contractors Ina. Gtmap Michael L. Doveip INSURER C: 2642 Pyramid rive INSURER D; Trac95304 VISURER E: I COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW NAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDDIO ANY REQUIREMENT.TERMOR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUI&HT',MTH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN.THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY TME POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS.EXCLUSIONS AND CONnMONS OF SUCH POLICIES.AGGREGATE Ltwrs SNO'.'M MAY NAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR'ADD 4E--' OLIO PIR 71 LTR SRO TYPE.OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE WAIDI), I GATE 111 J nR09 1 LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S1,000 OOO -OIddAGrTCr B X IC I COMNIERCIALOENERALLIA&GITY j GL-CA007433 08/20/07 09/20/08 PREMISES(Ea atrvencel 1150,000 CLAIMS MADE I X r OCCUR� MED EXP(Aro or*poison) S 5 1 000 X !Owner/Cont Prot. PERSONAL&ADV INJURY 3 1,000 000 GENERAL AGGREGATE 32,000,000 GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMTFAPPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COIAPIOPAGG 11,000,000 POLICY f JELOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBWEO SINGLE LIMIT A I AIIYALrro 4ee43422 � 08/20/07 09/20/08 IEaxddml) S1,00D,000 ALL OWNED AUTO$ BODILY INJURY 1�( SCHEDULEO AUTOS IPer person! S 1 X HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY S X NON-OVL''NEDAUTOS IPer Acdderd) PROPERTY OAkIAGE S IPer ecdder7t) I GARAGE LIABUTY I AUTO ONLY-EA ACCIDENT I AFIY AU7i7 i I OTHER THAN EAACC S A AUTO ONLY: GG I I EXCESWUNBRELLA LIABILITY. EACH OCCURRENCE $ OCCUR EICLAIM MADE AGGREGATE I S DDEDUCTIBLE _ I RETENTION I I S WORKERS COMPENSATION AND I � ITORY LDIITS EMPLOYERS LIABILITY E.L,EACH ACCIDENT Is ANY PROPRIETOFbPART7IERIEXECLTfPJE OFFICE RiMEMBER EXCLUDED? E-L DPSEASE-EA EMPLOYE S We'd dewlt* rndpr. SI;E I C IAL PROVISIONS Celar F.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMY S OTHER OESCRIP'TIOq OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES I EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS Certificate Holder and the following listed as Additional Insured as" their interest may appear. Blackhawk G.H.A.D. , Richard D. Short, Klein Felder, Inc. , Sands Construction, Inc. and their elective and appointive .Boards, Commissions,Officers, Agents and Employees. JOB: Maintenance Activities on slopes in open areas. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION BLAHA-3 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREAF,THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN B1ackHawk GHAD NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,BUT FAILURE TO 00 SO SHALL General Maintenance Activities IMPOSE NOOBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KRID UPON THE WSURER,TTS AGENTS OR 40125 Blackhawk Plaza Circle S Danville CA 94506 REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 26(2001108) ®ACORD CORPORATION 1988 STATE P.O. BOX 420807, SAN FRANCISCO,CA 94142-0807 COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND CERTIFICATE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE ISSUE.DATE: 01-01-2007 GROUP: . 000228 POLICY NUMBER: 0004347-2007 CERTIFICATE ID: 24 CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: 01-01-2008 01-01-2007/01-01-2008 BLACKHAWK GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DIST NB 4125 BLACKHAWK PLAZA CIR STE 103 DANVILLE CA 84506 This is to certify that we have issued a valid Workers' Compensation insurance.policy in a form approved by the California Insurance Commissioner to the employer named below for the policy period indicated. This policy is not subject to cancellation by the Fund except upon 10 days advance written notice to the employer. We will also give you 10 days advance.notice should this policy be cancelled prior to its normal expiration. This certificate of insurance is not an insurance policy and does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policy listed herein. Notwithstanding any requiremonL term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this certificate of insurance may be issued or to which it may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policy described herein is subject to all the terms. exclusions. and conditions, of such policy. TFfORIZED RE-PRESENTAT14EJ PRESIDENT UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE BY ENDORSEMENT, COVERAGE UNDER THIS POLICY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: THOSE NAMED IN THE POLICY DECLARATIONS AS AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYER OR A HUSBAND AND WIFE EMPLOYER; EMPLOYEES COVERED ON A COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY ALSO AFFORDING CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS; EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED UNDER CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY LIMIT INCLUDING DEFENSE COSTS: $1,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE. EMPLOYER DOVER CONSTRUCTION NB 2642 PYRAMID DR TRACY CA 95304 M0406 UtEv.1 osl PRINTED 12-15-2006 Faxm W-9 Request for Taxpayer Give form to the Flor.J'anum'W51 Identification Number and Certification requester.Do not ta�sr ma d Ulutic�sY send to the IRS. bmem�f ike,arKie?varra Vi Harm las flumn on yrur 6morrm MK retuml. a name,u abowc u ���US'ii�CL`ti It✓!� bOCkLIP u Check aPpraprlate booClia Sola popiatw ❑Co�pora��on ❑Partnv In ❑O ► .................. ❑wilhholang Address Number.street and or suit*no.l Rcrsre.-term rmna and add<Csa fpp¢ivaaq , 99f CL o Q �, v N�i,l VC QW.��.and a C. Val aroorntt mKnberW hmo loprartM C Taxpayer Identification Number IN Enter your TIN In the appropriate box.Tho TIN provided must match the name given an Line 1 to avoid seeW aeQnstty nuni61cr backup withholding.For Individuals.lids Is your social security n um (SSW However.for a rssrdet►t I;7 l L3p affen,sole proprietor,or dlsmgarded'entity,we the Part I i isbucltons on page 3.For other CnUtlt~.It is Vous employer idenfifrration number(EIN).If you do not have a number,we How to got a TIN on page 3. or Nota fr the account is In more than one ruwnw see the chart on poge 4 tier gukk&ws on whose number Eir r IdorrtHloatlorr W enter. Iii W`i 1,3171 JrJJ Certification Under penalties of perjury,I certify that: t. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer Identification number(or I am waiting far a number to be issued to meL and 2. 1 am not subject to backup wilhhoWhig because:(a)I am exempt from backup withholding,or(b)i haws riot been notified by the Internal Revenue Service ORS)that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a falhaa to report a0 btterest or dividends,or(c)the IRS has notifimd rno that 1 am no longer subject to backup withholding,and 3. 1 am a US.person(mcludevg a U.S.resident alien). CsrttAinstructions.You must cross out nein 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup erithholding bemetrse you have filled to report all interest and dividends on your tax mons For r®I asfato transactions.item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid.acqufs-Mon or abandonnrient of secured property.eerx a atikx nt of debt eoribib l Ions to an individual retirement arrengemertt ORA.and genenally,payments other than interest and dividends,you am not required to sign the CarWicatiom but you must vxovide your correct TIN.(Seethe instructions onpige,4.) Sign sy"h at loom• us.'Person► �I �.- Date► ' o l)-— O J Purpose of Form A person who is required to file an information return with the •Any estate(other than a foreign estate)or trust.See Isis,must obtain your correct taxpayer Identification number Regulations sections 301.7701-Wa)and 7(a)for additional (TIN)to report.for example,income paid to you,real estate irlformatlom bvinsactions,mortgage interest you paid,acquisition or . Foreign person.If you are a foreign person,do riot use abandonment of secured.property,cancellation of debt,or Form W-9. Instead,use the appropriate Form W-8(see contributions you made to an IRA. Publication 515.Withholding of Tax an Nonresident Aliens U.S. person.Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S.person and Foreign Entities). ijinctuding a resident alien),to provide your correct TIN to the Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. person requesting It(the requester)and,when applicable,to. Generally,only a nonresident alien individual may use the 1.Certify that the TIN to you are giving Q terms of a.tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S.tax on correct(or you are certain types of income-However,most tax trealies contain a waiting for a number to be issued), prwislion known as a`saAng clause.'Exceptions specified 2.Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tax to or continue for certain types of Income even after the recipient 3.Claim exemption from backup wilhholdng if you are a has otherwise become a U.S.resident alien for tax purposes. U.SNo exempt payee. y{Vw we a U.S.vesWerik Akm v6m is tetiymg ion m Note:It a requester glues you a farm other titan Form tN-9 to exception contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to request your TIN,you must use the requester's form if it Is .substan!Wly sfmliar to this Form W-9. claim an exemption from U.S.tax on certain types of income, For federal tax purposes you are considered a person itou You must attach a statement to Form W-9 that specifles the Y following five items . are: 1.The treaty country.Generally,this must be the same •An individual who is a citizen or resident of the United treaty under which you claimed exemption from tax as a States, nonresident afien_ -•A partnership,corporation,company,or association 2.The treaty article addressing the Income. created or organized in the.Un'Ited States or under the laws 3.The article number(err location)in the tax treaty that of the United States,or contains the saving clause and its exceptions. Cal.Pio.10231X Form W-9 (Rev.1-200M Contra Costa County Self Certificatlan Farm Small Business Enterprise and Outreach Programs All of the non-statistical information provided in SECTION 1 will be included in the County's SBE and Outreach Directory,which may be shared with County Departments, contractors,consultants,and others in both electronic(Internet, intranet,a-mail,facsimile)and paper formats, unless you Indicate otherwise in SECTION 5. ECTION] Name of Firm(Print) + aVE2 co, uc i iE�J Street Address(city,state) p Code) Mailing Address(Ci ,State f� , C ,3G,((Zip Code) (Are C_ocJa)Ph � 1s. ^ �yQ (At Cgde)F�t�t�l E-mail `� O -}`' c� 5 Q cC DCS- .­ sa�- Is your main office located in Contra Costa County? Yes U No (_, Nl::a it`► T- Business Entity Status Chcck�all appropriate boxes: MBE 0 WBE ❑ DBE ❑ SBE ?5 LBE ❑ DVBE ❑ OBE ❑! See Page 3 For Definitions) For Statistical Purposes Only Ethnicity of Owner(s): White 14� Black ❑ Hispanic ❑ Asian ❑ American Indian/Alaskan Native ❑ ECTION 2 Complete this section to certify as a Small Business Enterprise. (See Page 3 for Definitions) State Certified SBE: Yes ❑i No U Certification No.: Have your gross receipts for the t three years averaged$10 million orless Do you employ more than 100 employe�to$�er r ear?. Yes . No lJ I with affiliates? Yes Ql No W Is your principal office located in California? Yes 14L No ❑ The officers reside in California? Yes No ❑ ECTION Complete this section to certify.as a Minority.BuAtiess.Eoterprise (MBE)and/or Woman Business Enterprise(WEE) and/or Diabled Veteran Business Enterprise.(DVBE) (See Page 3 for Definitions) Check appropriate box: Contractor`% Special Trade Contractor❑ Trucker ❑ Manufacturer❑ Construction Supplier❑ Vendor Cl Consultant/Service Provider ❑ Are you certified with any other agencies: Yes No If"Yes"please list Ql Jf you are a Contractor,are your am ual gross rtxeipts fourteen million dollars($14,000,000)or less? Yes 1 No QJ 'I f you are a Special Trade Contractor,are your annual gross receipts seven million dollars(57,000,000)or less? Yes No If you are a Trucker/Manufacturer/Supplier/Vendoi,do you meet the SBA size standard.? Yes U No (� (For the specific SBA size standard contact the Affirmative Action.Office 925 335-1045) Is•yoiir,firm 51%owned and managed by one or more minority owners? Yes Lj No Is your firm 51%owned and managed by.one or more women owners? Yes Cl No a Ig"w fitm SL°A VWVW d wild mem aged by are of. vffTm!�i Yes Q ode ❑ Are the owners citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S.? Yes No 12 if you are a DVBE,is.your principal office located in the United States? Yes ❑ No ❑ As a DVBE;do you reside in California? Yes ❑ No ❑ Revised 09/10/04 a:SBEOutmachSclfCcrtification See Other Side Page 1 of 3 Contra Costa County Small Business.Enterprise and Outreach Programs .Self Certification Form ECTION Work Conducted By Firm(Describe what your firm does.) Construction VendodSuppl ies ConsulranV Service Pmvider ECTION Acknowledgement of Publication The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that the non-statistical information provided in SECTION I may be published in the County's SBE and Outreach Directory which may be shared with County Departments,contractors,consultants,and others in both electronic (internet,intranet,e-mail,facsimile)and paper formats,unless exceptions are noted below. % I agree to publication of all SECTION I information. 0 I do not agree to publication of the following(check all that apply): ❑ Street Address ❑ Phone Number ❑ E-mail Address ❑ Mailing Address ❑ Fax Number ❑ Business Entity Status FCTiON Certification of Ownership The undersignedisauthorized to execute this Self Certification formf on behalf of boq (L—tjvw of �-t L 'C��-� O�l�y�• C� �� lJ���1:. ��� YI �-!'1- �'J 3 e a K-tF- rfit L— L—-� 1J C) Street Address(City,State,Lip Code) Name(s)of Owncr(s) And swears under penalty of perjury that our Finn meets the definition of MBE,WBE,DBE,SBE,LBE,DVBE,and/or OBE set forth an page 3 of this form and that all information contained in this form is true and correct.Any material misrepresentation will be grounds for terminating any urchase orders or contracts which may be or have been awarded. Signed In [�(-�.��� S�.� �'v J4 — City,County,State) on L� .200 ey +A>=L t Cti/' S`+tet (D C� w1-F�J2 P ' acne) Je) 50 Si aturo Area Code Phone Na Return this Self-Certification Form to the department who sent you this form or. Contra Costa County Affirmative Action Office 651 Pine Street-101°Floor Martinez,CA 94553 arrarrrraaaaaataarr:araaarrr*artaara.r+arrFOr Dc artment Use Onl :rrr�rarrarraorRrroaaaaaraaaaataaaaa*arrtta EcnON Departmental.Concurrence The undersigned department concurs in the above Self-Certification form and is satisfied that tha applicant meets the requirements for serif certification.as an M13WBE,DBE,SBE,LBE DVBE,and/or OBE. By (Print Name) (Department) (Signature of Department Head or Deputy) (Area Code) Phone No. Date Revised 09/10/04 i:SBEOutreacliSel(CertiFication See Other Side Page 2 of 3 Note: This form should be forwarded to the Affirmative Action Office within 10 days of its completion. MBE,WBE, OBE, DBE, SBE, LBE, and DVBE Definitions: A Minority Business Enterprise(MBE)is a business entity which is at least 51%owned and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States and a member of a recognized ethnic or racial group. The management operations,and control must be substantial!, real,and on-going on a regular basis. A Women Business Enterpdse.(WBE)Is a business entity at least 51°x6 owned and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. The management operations,and control must be real,substantial and on-going, on a regular basis. A Other Business Enterprise(OBE)is any business which does not otherwise qualify as a Minority or Women Business Enterprise. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE)is a small business concern(pursuant to Section 3 of the Small Business Act) owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This means that socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must own at least 51%of the business,and they must control the management and operations co the business. DBE criteria is used only for state or federally funded projects that require DBE goals. A Small Business Enterprise(SBE)is an independently owned and operated business;which is not dominant in its field of operation;the principal office of which is located in California;the officers of which are domiciled in California;and which, together with affiliates,has 100 or fewer employees and average annual gross receipts of ten million dollars($10,000,000)or less over the previous three years,or is a manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees. A Local Business Enterprise(LBE)is a business entity whose principal place of business Is located within the boundaries of Contra Costa County. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise(DVBE)is a business concern certified by the administering agency as meeting ag of the following: t)a veteran of the military,naval,or air service of the United States with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent, and who is also a resident of California,2)one or more disabled veterans own 51%percent of the firm, 3}the management and control of the daily business operations are by one or more disabled veterans,and 4)it is a sole proprietorship corporation or partnership with its home office located in the United States and is not a subsidiary of a foreign firm. Revised 04/10/04 a:SSEOutreadiSelfeertification See Other Side Page 3 of 3