HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-27 Bid Specifications - Adams Street Curb to Washington Street
BID DOCUMENT COVER SHEET
Project Name: Adams Street Curb Ramps at Washington Street
Description of Project: The work includes the construction of curb extensions, ADA curb
ramps, sidewalks, a catch basin, stormwater pipe, and preparation
for raingarden installation, all located on the south side of
Washington Street at the Adams Street intersection. The work also
includes sawcutting, the removal of asphalt and concrete and
asphalt patch.
The Bid Set Plans are included within these Contract Documents.
Bid Deadline:Wednesday, November 27, 2019
12:00 PM
City of Port Townsend, City Hall
250 Madison Street, Suite 2
Port Townsend, WA 98368
or
via email to: stiffany@cityofpt.us
Proposal Submitted By:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
INVITATION TO BID
Project Name. Adams Street Curb Ramps at Washington Street
Project Description. The work includes the construction of curb extensions, ADA curb ramps,
sidewalks, a catch basin, stormwater pipe, and preparation for raingarden installation, all located
on the south side of Washington Street at the Adams Street intersection. The work also includes
sawcutting, the removal of asphalt and concrete and asphalt patch.
The Bid Set Plans are included within these Contract Documents.
City representative for this project. Technical questions regarding this project may be directed
to Laura Parsons, P.E. via email lparsons@cityofpt.us or by phone at (360) 379-4432.
Questions regarding the bid process may be emailed to: Sarah Tiffany at stiffany@cityofpt.us
Questions which may impact the project or bid will be answered, in writing, in the form of an
addendum and distributed to the contractors or firms appearing on the plan holder’s list.
Schedule and Completion Time. The successful bidder will have 15 working days from the
Notice to Proceed to physically complete construction. Work may occur between Monday
December 9, 2019 and Tuesday December 31, 2019. No work shall occur on weekends or City
recognized holidays (Christmas Eve & Christmas). Jefferson County PUD is completing work in
the vicinity of this project the week of December 2. It is the City’s intention that the selected
Contractor would follow immediately thereafter with the installation of this contracted work.
Liquidated Damages.Liquidated damages for delay of $100.00 per day will be assessed for
each day that expires after the date of substantial completion.
Bid Submittal.Bidders may submit sealed bids mailed to the instructions to Bidders or may
send an electronic copy via email to stiffany@cityofpt.us
Date for Bids. Bids will be accepted until 12:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2019, hand
delivered or mailed to City Clerk’s Office, 250 Madison Street Suite 2, Port Townsend, WA
98368 or bids may be delivered electronically to Sarah Tiffany at stiffany@cityofpt.us. It is the
bidder’s responsibility to request verification the bid has been received when submitting a bid
electronically. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
Prescribed Forms. Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed bid forms.
Right to Reject Bids. The City of Port Townsend reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids,
and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Port Townsend and to waive all
informalities and irregularities in the bidding.
nd
Dated this 22 day of November2019 City of Port Townsend, WA
By: John Mauro, City Manager
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
Receipt of Bids. Bids must be submitted on the forms provided herewith, all blanks of which
must be appropriately filled in. The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the
outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, the date submitted, and the name of the bid being
submitted. If forwarded by mail, the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the
City of Port Townsend. Alternatively, bids may be submitted electronically via email to
stiffany@cityofpt.us
Withdrawal of Bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for opening of bids
or authorized postponement thereof. No bid or proposal may be withdrawn after the time set for
the bid opening or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding
45days.
Late Bids.Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.
Bid Documents. Each bid must be accompanied by the following completed forms executed as
required.
Bid Document Cover Sheet
Exhibit A-Bid Proposal
Exhibit B - Responsible Bidder’s Criteria
Exhibit C –Small Works Contract
Exhibit D – Insurance Requirements
Proposals. All bids must be made on the required Bid Proposal and must include the required
bid documents. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the
Bid Proposal must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the bid is
required.
Basis of Award. The City will select and award the Contract to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder. If at the time this contract is to be awarded, the lowest acceptable Bid
exceeds the funds estimated by the City as available, the City may reject all Bids or take such
other action as best servers the City’s interest.
Waiver or Rejection. The City may waive any informality or minor defect or reject any and all
bids at any time. Informalities in bids are matters of form rather than substance evident from the
bid document, or insignificant mistakes that can be waived or corrected without prejudice to
other bidders; that is, the effect on price, quantity, quality, delivery, or contractual conditions is
negligible, and waiver of the informality does not grant the bidder a competitive advantage.
Award of Contract. Contract award or bid rejection will occur within 5 calendar days of bid
opening.
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Execution of Contract. Within 3 calendar days after the award letter date, the successful bidder
shall return the signed Contract (Exhibit C) and required insurance & indemnification (Exhibit
D).
Bidder Familiarity with Requirements. Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of
estimated quantities, specifications and contract requirements, by personal examination of any
plans, specifications, all bid and contract documents, the site or sites or location of the proposed
work, and by any other examination or investigation which they may desire to make as to the
nature of the contract requirements or any difficulties to be encountered. The failure or omission
of any bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation
in respect to his bid, and the bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning
the work or of the nature of the work to be done, or of the requirements of the contract.
Notice to Proceed. A Notice to Proceed shall be issued within 10 days of bid opening. Should
there be reasons why the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period, time may be
extended by mutual agreement between the City and the Contractor.
Qualifications of Bidders. The City may make such investigations as it deems necessary to
determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the City
all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right
to reject any bid if the evidence is submitted by or an investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy
the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out obligations of the contract and to
complete the work contemplated therein.
Applicable Law. All applicable laws, ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities
having jurisdictions over the City or of the work to be performed by the contractor shall apply to
the contract throughout, and the bidder shall be required to be familiar with and comply with any
such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Conditional or Qualified Bids. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.
Corrections. Interpretations and Addenda. Any omissions, discrepancies, or need for
interpretation should be brought in writing, no later than 2 days before the bid opening date and
sent to the attention of the following: Sarah Tiffany at stiffany@cityofpt.us.
Written addenda to clarify questions, which should arise, will then be issued if appropriate. All
interpretation or explanation of the bid contract documents shall be in the form of an addendum,
and no oral statements by the City or any other officer, employee or other agent or representative
of the City shall in any way modify the contract or bid documents, whether made before or after
letting the contract.
Insurance Requirements.All bidders will be required, if they are awarded the contract, to
provide evidence of insurance in accordance with the requirements set forth in Exhibit D.
Bidders should pay special note to the insurance requirements and insurance documents required.
Payment. Payment shall be made monthly upon submittal of a pay request for work performed
to date as determined by the City. Failure to perform any of the obligations under the contract by
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Contractor may be decreed by the City to be adequate reason for withholding any payments until
compliance is achieved, including withholding amounts from any payment based on substantial
completion to cover the City’s cost to complete any punch list items.
Performance Bond & Payment Bond. The City is waiving the bond requirements for this
project.
Requirements.Bidder must be on the MRSC Small Works Roster and possess a City of Port
Townsend business license prior to contract award.
Lowest Responsive Responsible Bidder. It is the intent of Owner to award a contract to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder. In accordance with RCW 39.04.350. (SHB
2010/Chapter 133, Laws of Washington 2007), before award, the bidder must meet the following
bidder responsibility criteria to be considered a responsible bidder. The bidder may be required
to provide the City documentation demonstrating compliance with the criteria. Thebidder must:
(a) At the time of bid submittal, have a certificate of registration in compliance with
chapter 18.27 RCW;
(b) Have a current state unified business identifier number;
(c) If applicable, have industrial insurance coverage for the bidder's employees
working in Washington as required in Title 51RCW; an employment security
department number as required in Title 50RCW; and a state excise tax
registration number as required in Title 82RCW;
(d) Not be disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW
39.06.010or 39.12.065(3);
(e) If bidding on a public works project subject to the apprenticeship utilization
requirements in RCW 39.04.320, not have been found out of compliance by the
Washington state apprenticeship and training council for working apprentices out
of ratio, without appropriate supervision, or outside their approved work
processes as outlined in their standards of apprenticeship under chapter 49.04
RCW for the one-year period immediately preceding the date of the bid
solicitation;
(f) Have received training on the requirements related to public works and prevailing
wage under this chapter and chapter 39.12 RCW. The bidder must designate a
person or persons to be trained on these requirements. The training must be
provided by the department of labor and industries or by a training provider
whose curriculum is approved by the department. The department, in consultation
with the prevailing wage advisory committee, must determine the length of the
training. Bidders that have completed three or more public works projects and
have had a valid business license in Washington for three or more years are
exempt from this subsection. The department of labor and industries must keep
records of entities that have satisfied the training requirement or are exempt and
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make the records available on its web site. Responsible parties may rely on the
records made available by the department regarding satisfaction of the training
requirement or exemption; and
(g) Within the three-year period immediately preceding the date of the bid
solicitation, not have been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of
assessment issued by the department oflabor and industries or through a civil
judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully
violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of chapter 49.46, 49.48, or
49.52 RCW.
Pursuant to Section 3 of SHB 2010/Chapter 133, Laws of Washington 2007, the
bidder who is awarded the contract must verify responsibility criteria as listed in 1
- 4above for each first tiersubcontractor, and a subcontractor of any tier that hires
other subcontractors must verify responsibility criteria for each of its
subcontractors. Verification shall include that each subcontractor, at the time of
subcontract execution, meets the responsibility listed in 1 - 4 above and possesses
an electrical contractor license, if required bychapter 19.28 RCW, or an elevator
contractor license, if required by chapter 70.87 RCW. This verification
requirement, as well as the responsibility criteria, must be included in the project
contract and in each subcontract of every tier.
Sales Tax/Use Tax. The Washington State Department of Revenue has issued special rules on
the State sales tax. Sections 1-07.2(1) through 1-07.2(3) are meant to clarify those rules. The
Contractor should contact the Washington State Department of Revenue for answers to questions
in this area. The City will not adjust its payment if the Contractor bases a bid on a
misunderstood tax liability.
The Contractor shall include all Contractor-paid taxes in the bid price or other contract amounts.
In some cases, however, state retail sales tax will not be included. Section 1-07.2(2) describes
this exception.
The City will pay the retained percentage only if the Contractor has obtained from the
Washington State Department of Revenue a certificate showing that all contract-related taxes
have been paid (RCW 60.28.051). The City may deduct from its payments to the Contractor any
amount the Contractor may owe the Washington State Department of Revenue, whether the
amount owed relates to this contract or not. Any amount so deducted will be paid into the proper
State fund.
State Sales Tax — Rule 171
WAC 458-20-171, and its related rules, apply to building, repairing, or improving streets,
roads, etc., which are owned by a municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state,
or by the United States, and which are used primarily for foot or vehicular traffic. This
includes storm or combined sewer systems within and included as a part of the street or road
drainage system and power lines when such are part of the roadway lighting system. For
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work performed in such cases, the Contractor shall include Washington State Retail Sales
Taxes in the various unit bid item prices, or other contract amounts, including those that the
Contractor pays on the purchase of the materials, equipment, or supplies used or consumed in
doing the work.
State Sales Tax — Rule 170
WAC 458-20-170, and its related rules, apply to the constructing and repairing of new or
existing buildings, or other structures, upon real property. This includes, but is not limited to,
the construction of streets, roads, highways, etc., owned by the state of Washington; water
mains and their appurtenances; sanitary sewers and sewage disposal systems unless such
sewers and disposal systems are within, and a part of, a street or road drainage system;
telephone, telegraph, electrical power distribution lines, or other conduits or lines in or above
streets or roads, unless such power lines become a part of a street or road lighting system;
and installing or attaching of any article of tangible personal property in or to real property,
whether or not such personal property becomes a part of the realty by virtue of installation.
For work performed in such cases, the Contractor shall collect from the City, retail sales tax
on the full contract price. The Citywill automatically add this sales tax to each payment to
the Contractor. For this reason, the Contractor shall not include the retail sales tax in the unit
bid item prices, or in any other contract amount subject to Rule 170, with the following
exception.
Exception: The City will not add in sales tax for a payment the Contractor or a subcontractor
makes on the purchase or rental of tools, machinery, equipment, or consumable supplies not
integrated into the project. Such sales taxes shall be included in the unit bid item prices or in
any other contract amount.
Services
The Contractor shall not collect retail sales tax from the City on any contract wholly for
professional or other services (as defined in Washington State Department of Revenue Rules
138 and 244).
All other federal, state, and local sales use or other taxes as required by federal, state, or local
laws shall be included in the unit prices, lump sum prices, or other prices in the Proposal.
Compliance with Labor Standards and Rate of Wage Requirements.The work under this
Contract is to be paid for by public funds; therefore, the Contractor shall comply with
Washington State prevailing wage laws (Chapter 39.04, 39.12, 43.19, and 49.38 RCW).
If awarded the project, the contractor and each subcontractor shall complete or have on file a
current “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages” (Form L&I Number F700-029-000)
before payment will be made for work performed. An “Affidavit of Wages Paid” (Form L&I
Number F700-007-000) shall be required upon final acceptance of the public works project by
the City. These forms are available from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
and can be filed electronically at:
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http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/PrevWage/IntentAffidavits/default.asp
The applicable prevailing wages forthis project have an effective date of 7/11/2019 and are
available Electronically from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and can be
found at:
https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/wagelookup/prvWagelookup.aspx
All work will be conducted within Jefferson County. A copy of the effective wage reports is
available in the Public Works office located at 250 Madison Street, Suite 2R, Port Townsend,
WA 98368. A copy will be emailed or mailed to interested contractors upon request.
The City does not guarantee that labor can be procured for the minimum wages shown on the
referenced schedules.The rates of wages listed are minimum only, below which the Contractor
cannot pay, and they do not constitute a representation that labor can be procured for the
minimum listed.
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EXHIBIT A
BID PROPOSAL
Proposal of ______________________________________________________________________
(Hereinaftercalled "Bidder"), organized and existing under the laws of the State of, doing business
as _____________________________________________________________________________
To the City of Port Townsend ("City"):
In compliance with your Invitation for Bids, Bidder hereby proposes to perform all work for the
following Project or Contract: Adams Street Curb Ramps at Washington Street in strict
accordance with the Contract Documents, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated
below.
By submission of this Bid, each Bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint Bid each party thereto
certifies as to his own organization, that this Bid has been arrived at independently without
consultation, communication or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid with any other Bidder
or with any other competitor.
Bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract on or before a date to be specified
in the Notice to Proceed.
Bidder agrees to perform all work as described in the Contract Documents and as shown on the
drawings for the: Adams Street Curb Ramps at Washington Street. Quantities listed below are
provided only to assist contractor in preparing a lump sum bid amount.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
Bid WSDOT
Item Std. Est.
No. Item Description Qty.Unit For Contractor NotesOnly
PREPARATION
1 1-09.7 Mobilization 1 LS
Removal of Structures and
2 43498Obstructions 1 LS
SPEC 2-Removing Cement Conc.
3 02.3 Sidewalk 175 SY
SPEC 2-Removing Asphalt Conc.
4 02.3 Pavement 530 SY
SPEC 2-
5 02.3 Sawcutting 175 LF
GRADING
Roadway Excavation Incl.
7 2-03 Haul 30 CY
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EXHIBIT A
STORM SEWER
6 7-05 Catch Basin Type 1 2 EA
Schedule A Storm Sewer
7 7-05 Pipe 8 in. Diam. 9 LF
SURFACING
Crushed Surfacing Top
8 4-04 Course8 TON
HOT MIX ASPHALT
9 5-04 Commercial HMA0.5 TON
EROSION CONTROL AND ROADSIDE PLANTING
108-01 Inlet Protection 1 EA
TRAFFIC
Cement Conc. Traffic Curb
11SPEC and Gutter -Rain Garden50 LF
12SPEC Cement Concrete Curb Cut5 EA
2" Rolled Cement Conc.
13SPEC Curb and Gutter 65 LF
Project Temporary Traffic
141-10 Control1 LS
OTHER ITEMS
1543691Cement Conc. Sidewalk 25 SY
Detectable Warning
1643691Surface 48 SF
Cement Conc. Curb Ramp
1743691Type Perpendicular A 4 EA
1843469Minor Change 1 CALC
Total Lump Sum Bid Amount Written Amount
$
Receipt is hereby acknowledged of Addendum(s) No(s): ____________________________ \[NOTE:
write “none” if there were no addendums.\]
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EXHIBIT A
Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes. By signing this proposal, the
bidder hereby certifies that, within the three-year period immediately preceding the date of
the bid solicitation, not have been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of
assessment issued by the department of labor and industries or through a civil judgment entered
by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in
RCW 49.48.082, any provision of chapter 49.46, 49.48, or49.52RCW.
Non-collusion Declaration. By signing this proposal, the bidder certifies that:
1.That the undersigned person(s), firm, association or corporation has (have) not, either
directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or
otherwise taken an action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the
project or which this proposal is submitted.
2.That by signing the signature page of this proposal, I am deemed to have signed and
have agreed to the provisions of this declaration.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that
the foregoing is true and correct.
1. If the Bidder is a sole proprietorship, so state and give the name under which business is
transacted.
2. If the Bidder is a co-partnership, so state, giving firm name under which business is transacted.
3. If the Bidder is a corporation, this Proposal must be executed by its duly authorized officials.
Bidder's Firm NameDate
By:_________________________________
Authorized Signature (required)
Bidder’s address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
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EXHIBIT A
STATE CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION NO.
STATE UNIFIED BUSINESS
IDENTIFIER NO.
END OF TEXT
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EXHIBIT B
MANDATORY RESPONSIBLE BIDDER’S CRITERIA
1.State Certification of Registration Number
2.State Unified Business Identifier Number
3a.Do you have industrial coverage?YesNoN/A
3b.Employment Security Department Number
3c.State Excise Tax Registration Number
4.Is your firm currently disqualified from
Yes No
bidding?
5.Has your firm been found in violation of a
Washington State Apprenticeship and Training
Yes No N/A
Counsel requirement for the preceding year?
6.Has your firm received training on
requirements relating to public works and
Yes No
prevailing wage under Chapter 39.12 RCW?
7.Has your firm received a citation or assessment
for a willful violation as defined in RCW
Yes No
49.48.082 any provision of chapter 49.46,
49.48 or 49.52 RCW in the preceding 3 years?
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EXHIBIT C
SMALL WORKS CONTRACT
Between: City of Port Townsend and __________________________________________
For: Adams Street Curb Ramps at Washington Street
Commencing: ________________________________
Terminating: ________________________________
Amount: ________________________________
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered _______________________________________, 2019
by and between the CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, a Washington municipal corporation (the
“City”) and ____________________________________________, a
______________________________________ corporation/partnership, (the “Contractor”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of contracting with Contractor for Adams Street Curb Ramps
at Washington Street; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the invitation of the Owner extended through the Port Townsend Public
Works Small Works Roster, the Contractor did, in accordance therewith, file with the Owner a
proposal containing an offer which was invited by said notice; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has heretofore determined that said offer was the lowest responsive and
responsible bid submitted;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained in this Contract, the
parties covenant and agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work to be Accomplished. The Contractor shall do all the work, including all
construction and services, and furnish all tools, materials and equipment for the Adams Street
Curb Ramps at Washington Street in accordance with and as described in the attached
contract documents and shall perform any alterations in or additions to the work as provided
under this Contract. The Contractor shall provide and bear the expense of all equipment, work
and labor of any sort whatsoever that may be required for the transfer of materials and for
constructing and completing the work provided for in this Contract, unless otherwise specified in
the attached Contract Documents.
2. Contract Documents. The Contract between the parties includes this Contract, along with
the attached Bid Documents, Bid Set Plans, Bid Proposal (Exhibit A), Mandatory Responsible
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EXHIBIT C
Bidder’s Criteria (Exhibit B), and Insurance and Indemnity Requirements (Exhibit D), which are
hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract as if set forth in full, and shall
be referred to herein as the “Contract Documents.”
3. City Responsibility/Payment. The City hereby promises and agrees with the Contractor to
employ and does employ the Contractor to provide the materials to do and cause to be done the
above described Work and to complete and finish the same according to the attached plans and
specifications, and the terms and conditions contained in this Contract. The City agrees to pay
the Contractor for the actual work completed according to the Scope of Work, thelump sum of
$__________________________________________________________________________.
4. Time of Performance/Liquidated Damages. Work shall start within______ days of
execution of this Contract and shall be physically complete within 15 working days from the
Notice to Proceed. If the work is not completed within the time specified, the Contractor agrees
to pay to the City the sum of $100.00 for each and every day the work remains uncompleted after
expiration of the specified time, as liquidated damages.
5. Warranties/Guaranty.
5.1. The Contractor warrants to the City that any materials and equipment furnished under
this Contract will be new and of good quality unless otherwise required or permitted by the
Contract Documents, that the Work will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required
or permitted, and that the Work will conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and
authorized, may be considered defective.
5.2. The Contractor for him/herself, and for his/her heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, does hereby agree to the full performance of all the covenants herein
contained upon the part of the Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for and shall
indemnify and hold the City harmless from any damage or expense by reason of failure of
performance as specified in the Contract Documents or from defects appearing or developing in
the material or workmanship provided or performed under the Contract Documents within a
period of one year after its acceptance thereof by the City.
6.Change Orders. Minor changes in the Work, in the amount of the Contract sum, or in the
time for completion of the Work may be accomplished only by a written document, signed by
the Contractor and City Manager or theirdesignee on behalf of the City. Once effective, the
Contractor shall proceed promptly with the Work as modified, unless otherwise provided in the
change order.
7. Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors. The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of
Insurance evidencing per Exhibit D Insurance and Indemnity Requirements for Construction
Projects.
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EXHIBIT C
8. Prevailing Wages. Pursuant to RCW 39.12.040, prior to payment by the City, the
Contractor shall complete and receive an approved “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing
Wages,” for itself and every subcontractor through the Department of Labor and Industries.
Following the final acceptance of the project, the Contractor must submit, on behalf of itself and
each and every subcontractor, an “Affidavit of Wages Paid” before the funds retained under
subsection 8.3 of this Contract are released to the Contractor.
9. City Business License Required. The Contractor must obtain a City of Port Townsend
Business License before any payment under the Contract can be made.
10. Assignment/Delegation. The Contractor shall not assign this Contract nor delegate any
duties hereunder without prior written consent of the City, which consent may be withheld by the
City in its sole subjective discretion for any cause whatsoever.
11. Applicable Law, Venue. This Contract shall be subject to, and the Contractor shall at all
times comply with, all applicable state and local laws, regulations, rules and provisions of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code and ordinances of the City of Port Townsend. Venue for any
action hereunder shall be in Jefferson County.
12. Termination. This Contract can be terminated by either party upon default in performance
of the other party, if such default is not cured within 10 days of notice thereof, and upon
notification of intent to terminate this Contract in writing 30 days prior to the date of termination.
In case of default, the non-defaulting party shall have any and all remedies available to it in law
or equity.
13. Notices. Any notice required by this Contract may be delivered personally or mailed,
certified with return receipt requested. If mailed, notice shall be deemed given upon the first
business day after the date of the postmark. Notices shall be delivered or mailed to the following:
TO CITY:TO CONTRACTOR:
City of Port Townsend Public Works
Department
Attn: Laura Parsons, P.E.
250 Madison Street Suite 2R
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4432
lparsons@cityofpt.us
14. Independent Contractor. For all purposes, the Contractor shall be deemed an independent
contractor and shall not be deemed an employee of the City.
15. Waiver. Waiver by the City of any breach of any term or condition of this Contract shall
not be construed as a waiver of any other breach.
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EXHIBIT C
16. Attorney’s Fees. In the event any action is brought by either party to enforce the terms of
this Contract or for breach of this Contract by the other party, the parties agree that the non-
prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and
disbursements incurred by such party.
17. Entire Contract. This Contract, together with all Bid Documents referred to herein,
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto.
18. Binding Effect. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns.
19. Modification. No modification of this Contract shall be of any force or effect, unless in
writing signed by the parties.
20. Corporate Authority. Each individual executing this Contract is duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Contract on behalf of the corporation in accordance with a duly adopted
resolution of the Board of Directors of the corporation, or in accordance with the By Laws of
said corporation, and that this Contract is binding upon the corporation in accordance with its
terms. A certified copy of such resolution shall be furnished to the City within ten (10) days of
the date of the execution of this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to be duly executed as of the
day and year first written above.
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND {Contractor}
By: By:
John Mauro, City Manager
Date: Date:
Approved as to form:
Heidi Greenwood, City Attorney
Exhibit C – Small Works Contract Page 4 of 4 Adams Street Curb Ramps
At Washington Street
EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE & INDEMNITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Indemnification / Hold Harmless
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees,
arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Contract except for injuries and
damages caused by the sole negligence of the City.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Contract is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and
the City, its officers, officials, employees,and volunteers, the Contractor's liability hereunder
shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor's waiver of
immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this
section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
Insurance
The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with
the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA
00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary,
the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2.Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form
CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent
contractors, products,completed operations, personal injury and advertising
injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. The Commercial General
Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project
Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85. There shall be no endorsement or
modification of the Commercial General Liability insurance for liability arising
from explosion, collapse or underground property damage. The City shall be
named as an insured under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability
insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO
Exhibit D – Insurance & Indemnification Page 1 of 3 Adams Street Curb Ramps
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EXHIBIT D
additional insured endorsement CO 20 10 11 85 or a substitute endorsement
providing equivalent coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of
the State of Washington.
B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily
injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per occurrence or $1,000,000 single
limit.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate.
C.Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for
Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability insurance:
1. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect the
City. Any insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the
City shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
2. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
cancelled by either party, except after thirty(30) days prior written notice by
certified mail, return receive requested, has been given to the City. The word
“endeavor” is not acceptable language regarding the required notification.
3. The insurance policies shall include the City as Additional Named Insured.
D. Contractor’s Insurance for Other Losses
The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all loss or damage from any cause whatsoever
to any tools, Contractor's employee owned tools, machinery, equipment, or motor vehicles
owned or rented by the Contractor, or the Contractor's agents, suppliers or contractors as well as
to any temporary structures, scaffolding and protective fences.
E. Waiver of Subrogation
The Contractor and the City waive all rights against each other any of their Subcontractors,
agents and employees, each of the other, for damages caused by fire or other perils to the extent
covered by Builders Risk Insurance or other property insurance obtained pursuant to the
Insurance Requirements Section of this Contract or other property insurance applicable to the
work. The policies shall provide such waivers by endorsement or otherwise,
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F. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
G. Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory
endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement,
evidencing the Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance of the
Contractor before commencement of the work. Before any exposure to loss may occur, the
Contractor shall file with the City a copy of the Builders Risk insurance policy that includes all
applicable conditions, exclusions, definitions, terms and endorsements related to this project.
H. Subcontractors
Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate
certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be
subject to all of the same insurance requirements as stated herein for the Contractor.
Exhibit D – Insurance & Indemnification Page 3 of 3 Adams Street Curb Ramps
At Washington Street