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Ordinance No. 11,543 ORDINANCE NO. 11,543 AN ("ITY C('1M."ll., OFF "1 IFED I Y OF Br" Y'I't',)WN, 'I-r-XAS, AUTIFORIZIN(I AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAN A(..i[-,'R AND CITY (.,'LFRK TO EXECUTE AND MIST TU A CONTRACT WITH LANDNIARK STRUCIURES L M, FORTIIJ,°' NORTH MAIN WA]"ER TOWER PR( Jl-',,C'I'; AUTIK-)RIZINGi PAYNIENT01" ME SUM OF ONE 141LIMN 1.-1GI-11" []UNDRED FIFTY-Fi(J11'r THOUSAND AND P40110D MYLLARS ($1,858,('I0100); NIAKIN(i OTHF,R PROVISIONS RE'LAT11) VV I I VREA S,die Gly Council or the City ofBalomi did awhaarize the City Engineer to advertise t'or bids For the North Main Walcr 'Fower Project to be received December If, :70 10; arul IM FIR E,A S, ruAicem biddei5 as maw lime and pbre,when and Mere Ilse coi it ract for said construction WOUld be let was publiAcd pimmmint to provisions,of Texas Local Government Code Aimotaied § 252M4 11 and WHEREAS, all hids were opened and publicly read at Cily Hall at 210 ollock p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2010, a,s per puldished notice to bidders; NOW T1 FIE IT ORDAINI,",l) B'Y' JEFF" (:,TIA' COUNCIL OF ME CITY (At BAYTOWY TEXAS: Scuion 1: 11M we City Council Of tile City (:)I, Baytown hereby accepts tire bid (r)fLandinark Muclures 4 I.P, For die AM Main MAOT Tbwer Project according to the plans and specif1eMs so RMh by we City Engincer An the sm-n of"ONF. MILLION l"AGI-IF HUNDRED HIOUSAND AND NO/100 DO t,LA R S( 1,85 8,000�(J0)a Ild a Ut I wrizcs payment I hereof,and the Ci ty N,farragerarid the City C lerk of the City are herebyaudiorked and dKewd tea execrate and aumtoacc)ntractwith Landmark Structuresl, LJ)., Or tire above-described work, said corstractcomain hig the piano sped ncM ions,and requirements ofthe City I�'Ilgillccr <in(lal,)i)i-k,)I,)i-izitel)oii(ltvqukmncnUinacawdmwcwhh the provishns cal ivxas Government CMdaChqHa2253, Section T "Ehat pursunrit to We provisOns of"rexas Local Government Code Annotated§ 252A4K, the Chy Manager is hereby, granted gettend awhorhy to approve ill)' Change order involving a decrease or all increase in coins orM FIN TY-FIVI"I'l IOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($25,000M)or less,subject I()the provishn Mal die original contact price nuty M be increased by more thmi twerny-five percent (25%) or decreased by more than INverily-five percent (2511,/o) MMM We cmismit ofthe coninactor to such decrease, I Soction 3: Lids ordhance shall take Met driniedimely from an lrl�ficr its F)assage by the City Council of tire City ot'Baytown, el r", INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by We aAhnmNv vow ofthc?'MY, Council oftheCity ornapown v,of J anuary, 2011 this the 13"' da PI I DONCARLOS, Nfayor 4, 'ST: au " ge 17 UP 'Y f C"i, ty Ge T 1'. A PP R 0 V H D A S TO 1`0 R NI: C'14 C I �) RA M I i i Councd\Ordimmt "NO)i Vlanuary vie STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT: BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Baytown(the"OWNER' and_ Lnc)�Ynnv__K 2Laldru r,E? 1 , L -t (the"'CONTRACTOR")for the North Main Water Tower Project. 1. DEFINIT'IONS OF TERMS 1.01 CALENDAR DAY The term calendar day means any day of the week or month,no days being excepted. 1.02 CITY or OWNER Whenever the word City or Owner is used, it shall wean and be understood as referring to the City of Baytown, Texas, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees. 1.03 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The Contract Documents shall consist of the Signed Standard Form of Agreement, Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds, Addenda, Plans, Specifications, Proposal(Bid Form),Notice to Bidders,Instructions to Bidders,Scope of Work and all modifications thereof incorporated in any of the documents before the execution of the Agreement. 1.04 CONTRACTOR Whenever the word CONTRACTOR is used, it shall mean the person, persons, partnership,or corporation who has agreed to perform the work embraced in these Contract Documents, including the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal(Bid Form),the Standard Form of Agreement,Performance Bond,Payment Bond,Maintenance Bond,Scope of Work,any and all Technical Specifications for General Requirements and Site Work;and COIVTRACTOR's Bid. 1.05 EXTRA WORK. The team Extra Work as used in this contract shall be understood to mean and include all work that may be required by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE if approved by the OWNER in writing prior to the work being done by the CONTRACTOR to accomplish any change,alteration or addition to the plans and specifications or any work order issued under this Contract if the work is not reasonably implied by the specifications as determined by the OWNER. 1.06 FINAL COMPLETION. The team final completion as the same pertains to the plans and specifications or a work order shall mean that all work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications or work order,all such work has been inspected and satisfactorily completed as determined by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,all payments to -1- materialmen and subcontractors have been made for the work specified in the plans and specifications or work order,all documentation and warranties,if any,have been submitted, all closeout documents have been executed and approved by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and the OWNER and the OWNER'S governing body has accepted the Project. 1.07 INTERPRETATION OF PHRASES. Whenever the words directed,permitted,designated,required considered necessary, prescribed, or words of like import are used, it is understood that the direction, requirement, permission, order, designation, or prescription of the OWNER is intended. Similarly,the words approved, acceptable,satisfactory,or words of like import shall mean approved by,accepted by or satisfactory to OWNER. 1.08 NONCONFORM ENG WORK. The term nonconforming work shall mean the work or any part thereof rejected by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or the OWNER as not conforming to the Contract Documents. 1.09 OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. Whenever the words OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or REPRESENTA YI VE are used, they shall mean and be understood as referring to the City Engineer or his designee or the design professional designated by the City Council under whose supervision the Specifications were prepared and who is hereby authorized to act for the OWNER and inspect and issue instructions,but shall not directly supervise the CONTRACTOR or persons acting on behalf of the CONTRACTOR. 1.10 PARTIES. The term parties shall include the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. 1.11 PROJECT. The term project as used in this agreement shall be understood to mean and include all that is required to obtain a final product that is acceptable to the OWNER. The term work shall have like meaning. This project includes all work required as outlined in the Scope of Work. If specified in the Scope of Work,the project shall be identified in separate work orders issued by the Owner's Representative and may be required to be performed after normal working hours if so stated by the OWNER in the work order. 1.12 SUBCONTRACTOR. The team subcontractor,as employed herein,includes only those hired by and having a direct contract with the CONTRACTOR for performance of any work or service relating in any way to the project. The OWNER shall have no responsibility to any subcontractor employed by CONTRACTOR for performance of work on the project contemplated by this Agreement,and any said subcontractors shall look exclusively to the CONTRACTOR for any payments due the subcontractor. -2- 1.13 WORK. The term work as used herein shall mean and include all that is required to obtain a final product acceptable to the OWNER. The term project shall have like meaning. This project includes all work required as outlined in the Scope of Work. If specified in the Scope of Work. If specified in the Scope of Work,the work required herein shall be specified in separate work orders issued by the Owner's Representative and may be required to be performed after normal working hours if so stated by the OWNER in the work order. 1.14 WORK ORDER If specified in the Scope of Work,this contract shall be comprised of separate work orders,which shall cover the OWNER'S annual project needs as contemplated at the time of the execution of this Agreement,including emergency repairs. Each work order shall be fully and finally completed within thirty(30)calendar days from its issuance,unless otherwise expressly stated in the work order. 2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 2.01 COM[PLEMMNTARY DOCUMENTS. The Contract Documents comprise the entire agreement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR concerning the project. The Contract Documents are complementary,and what is called for by any one shall be as binding as if called for by all. 2.02 PRIORITY OF DO S. In case of conflict between any of the Contract Documents,priority of interpretation shall be in the following order: 2.02.01 Addenda to this Agreement, 2.02.02 This Signed Standard Form of Agreement, 2.02.03 Scope of Work, 2.02.04 Instructions to Bidders, 2.02.05 Notice to Bidders, 2.02.06 Specifications, 2.02.07 Plans, 2.02.08 Performance,Payment and Maintenance Bonds,and 2.02.09 Proposal(Bid Form). 2.03 AMENDING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. No amendments to this Agreement shall be effective and binding until it is reduced to writing and signed by the duly authorized representatives of both parties. 2.04 ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Where applicable,the CONTRACTOR will be famished two (2) sets of Contract Documents for its use during construction. Specifications provided for use during construction shall be furnished directly to the CONTRACTOR only. -3- 2.05 SPECIFICATIONS. 2.05.01 The CONTRACTOR shall distribute copies of the specifications to suppliers and subcontractors as necessary. The CONTRACTOR shall keep at least one copy of the specifications accessible at the work site with the latest revisions noted thereon. 2.05.02 All specifications and copies thereof furnished by the OWNER shall not be reused on other work, and, with the exception of the signed contract sets, are to be returned to OWNER on request, at the completion of the work. Nothing herein shall be construed as granting the CONTRACTOR,any subcontractor or supplier or other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the work pursuant to this Agreement any title or ownership rights in any of the drawings, specifications or other documents (or copies thereof) prepared by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 3. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 3.01 RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY. The project shall be administered by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,who shall assume all duties and responsibilities and have the rights and authority assigned either to-it or the OWNER in the Contract Documents,including,but not limited to, the following: 3.01.01 The OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall periodically review and shall inspect the work of the CONTRACTOR as described in Section 3.02. 3.01.02 The OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall appoint from time to time such subordinate supervisors or inspectors as the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may deem proper to inspect the work performed under this Agreement and ensure that said work is performed in accordance with these Contract Documents. 3.01.03 The CONTRACTOR shall regard and obey the directions and instructions of OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, any subordinate supervisors or inspectors appointed by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE provided such directions and instructions are consistent with the obligations of this Agreement. 3.01.04 Should the CONTRACTOR object to any orders by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or any subordinate supervisor or inspector appointed by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, the CONTRACTOR may within two(2)calendar days from receipt of such order make written appeal to the OWNER'S City Manager for his decision. -4- 3.02 INSPECTIONS. The O 'S REPRESENTATIVE shall make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction, appropriate to verify erify CONTRACTORS payment requests,and as OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and/or OWNER deems necessary,in order to observe as an experienced and qualified design professional the progress and quality of the Work. Such visits and observations by OWNER'S REPRESENTAT IVE are not intended to be exhaustive or to extend to every aspect of CONTRACTOR'S work in progress or to involve detailed inspections of CONTRACTOR'S work in progress beyond the responsibilities specifically Y assigned to OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE by the OWNER. Based on information obtained during such visits and such observations,OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE will determine if CONTRACTOR'S work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, and OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall keep OWNER informed of the progress of the Work. 3.03 LINES AND GRADES. Unless otherwise specified,all lines and des,including g horizontal and vertical control data points to establish baselines and benchmarks for locating the Work, shall be furnished by the OA NER'S REPRESENTATIVE; however, construction staking shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR. Whenever necessary,construction work shall be suspended to permit performance of this work,and the CONTRACTOR shall be allowed no extra compensation therefor. The CONTRACTOR shall give the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE ample notice of the time and place where lines and grades will be needed. All stakes,marks,etc. shall be carefully preserved by the CONTRACTOR, and in case of careless destruction or removal b him 'y or his employees, such stakes, marks,etc., shall be replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. 3.04 PAYMENTS FOR WORK. The OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall review CONTRACTOR'S applications for payment and supporting data,determine the amount owed to the CONTRACTOR and approve,m writing,payment to CONTRACTOR in such amounts;such approval of payment to CONTRACTOR constitutes a representation to the OWNER of OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE'S professional judgment that the work has progressed to the point indicated to the best of his knowledge,information and belie but such approval of an application for payment to CONTRACTOR shall not be deemed as a representation by OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE that OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE has made any examination to determine how or for what purpose CONTRACTOR has used the monies paid on account of the Contract price. 4. CO CATIONS. 4.01 The CONTRACTOR shall forward all communications, written or oral to the OWNER through the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 4.02 WRITTEN NOTICE. Unless otherwise specified,written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of -5- the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by telecopier, overnight or facsimile transmission or if delivered or sent by certified or registered maiI to the last business address as indicated herein. Each party will have the right to change its business address by giving at least thirty(30)calendar days' written notice to the other party of such change.Notice given by mail shall be deemed given three(3) calendar days after the date of the mailing thereof. 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT. 5.01 On or before the execution of this Agreement,the CONTRACTOR shall deliver to the OWNER all documents,bonds,and certificates of insurance required herein. 5.02 The CONTRACTOR shall be prepared to perform the work in the most expedient manner possible due to the commencement of the time for final completion. 5.03 The work shall be commenced within ten(10)calendar days of the date specified in the notice to proceed. In the event of any dispute,the records of the OWNER shall be conclusive evidence as to the commencement date. 5.04 Time is of the essence in this Agreement,. 6. WORK. 6.01 The CONTRACTOR shall complete and be responsible for all work as specified, indicated, or described in the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall complete and be responsible for all Extra Work as described in this Agreement. All work done and all materials furnished shall be in strict conformity with this Agreement,the Speciflcations,and other Contract Documents. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to perform the work as required for final completion,the OWNER may contract with a third party to complete the work and the CONTRACTOR shall assume and pay the costs of the performance of the work specified or contemplated by the Contract Documents. 6.02 Unless otherwise stipulated, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendents, laborers, insurance,fuel,transportation,and all other facilities and utilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work specified or contemplated by the Contract Documents. -6- 6.03 PERMITS,FEES,AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE. 6.03.01 The CONTRACTOR shall secure and pay all permits,fees,licenses, and inspections necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work. The CONTRACTOR will not,however,be required to pay for any permit fees for permits to be issued by the City of Baytown, which will be waived in conjunction with this Agreement. 6.03.02 The CONTRACTOR shall give all notices required by law and comply with all laws,ordinances,regulations,codes,rules and lawful orders of all public authorities bearing on the performance of the work. 6.04 TAXES. The OWNER qualifies for exemption from state and local sales tax pursuant to the provisions of Article 20.4(F)of the Texas Limited Sales,Excise and Use Tax Act.However,if any taxes are applicable to the Work,the CONTRACTOR shall pay sales,consumer,use and similar taxes as legally required. 6.05 SHOP DRAWINGS. The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,with such promptness as to cause no delay in his own work or in that of any other contractor,checked copies,unless otherwise specified,of all shop and/or setting drawings and schedules required for the work of the various trades, and the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall pass upon them with reasonable promptness, desired corrections. The CONTRACTOR shall make any corrections required by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,file with him corrected copies and furnish such other copies as may be needed. The O 'S REPRESENTATIVE'S approval of such drawings or schedules shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from responsibility for deviations from drawings or specifications, unless he has in writing called the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE'S attention to such deviations at the time of submission,nor shall it relieve him from responsibility for errors of any sort in shop drawings or schedules. It shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to fully and completely review all shop drawings to ascertain their effect on his ability to perform the required contract work in accordance with the plans and specifications and within the contract time. Such review by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall be for the sole purpose of determining the sufficiency of said drawings or schedules to result in finished improvements in conformity with the plans and specifications,and shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of his duty as an independent contractor as previously set forth, it being expressly understood and agreed that the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE does not assume any duty to pass upon the propriety or adequacy of such drawings or schedules, or any means or methods reflected thereby, in relation to the safety of either person or property during CONTRACTOR'S performance hereunder. -7- 7. TIME: COMPLETION DATES,EXTENSIONS,DELAYS. 7.01 The date of beginning and the date for final completion of work as specified in this Agreement are essential conditions of this Agreement. 7.02 The work will commence within ten(10)calendar days of the date specified in the notice to proceed or work order, whichever is applicable, and will be completed within four hundred twenty-Sve(425)calendar days from the date specified in the notice to proceed unless a different amount of time is authorized in writing by b the OAR. In the event of any dispute, the records of the OWNER shall be conclusive evidence as to the date specified on the notice to proceed. 7.03 EXTENSIONS. 7.03.01 The CONTRACTOR has submitted its bid in full recognition of the time required for the completion of this project taldng into consideration all factors, including,but not limited to, the average climatic range and industry conditions. 7.03.02 The CONTRACTOR has considered the liquidated damage g provision,and understands and agrees that it shall not be entitled to, nor will it request an extension of time for final completion under this Agreement,except if the work has been delayed by an act or neglect of the other contractors, if any, employed by the OWNER or by changes ordered in the work,or reductions thereto in writing. 7.03.03 Within seven (7) calendar days of any act or incident that the CONTRACTOR reasonably believes may justify an extension of time for final completion,the CONTRACTOR may apply in writing for an extension of such time,submitting therewith all written justification as may be required by OWNER. Thereafter, the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,within seven(7)calendar days after receipt of a written request for an extension of time from the CONTRACTOR, which is supported by all requested documentation, shall then authorize or deny such written request;provided that the request for an extension is not based upon weather conditions. Should an extension be requested within the seven (7) calendar-day period based upon weather conditions,the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall authorize or deny such a written request upon Final Completion of the Work based upon any variation from the average climatic range. 7.04 DELAYS. 7.04.01 The CONTRACTOR,in undertaking to complete the work within the time herein fixed,has taken into consideration and made allowance for all hindrances and delays incident to such work,whether growing -8- out of delays in securing material or workmen or weather or otherwise. 7.04.02 No charge whatsoever shall be made by the CONTRACTOR for hindrances or delays from any cause whatever, except where the work is stopped by order of the OWNER,during the progress of any portion of the work contemplated by the specifications, but the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may grant an extension of time for the completion of the work, provided the OWNER is satisfied that such delays or hindrances were due to the extraordinary causes or to the acts of omission or commission by the OWNER. 7.04.03 It is agreed that the granting of such extensions of time shall in no instance exceed the time actually lost by the CONTRACTOR for reason of such causes,provided that the CONTRACTOR shall give OWNER immediate notice in writing of the cause of the detention or delay. 7.04.04 In case the work is stopped by an act of the OWNER, then the expenses of the same, as determined by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, shall be paid by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR. 7.05 FINAL COMPLETION. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER'S REPRESENTAT1VE and OWNER when the CONTRACTOR believes that the work for each change is finally completed as defined in section 1.06 herein. If the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE accepts the project as finally completed, the CONTRACTOR shall be so notified and a certificate of final completion, as provided herein,shall be issued. Thereafter,the OWNER shall pay the balance due, if any and less any retainage,which shall be held for a period of thirty(30)calendar days after final completion. At the expiration of the thirty(30)calendar day period, the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may release any unclaimed retainage. 8. PAYMENT. 8.01 PAYMENT AMOUNT. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work for all of the work under this Agreement and the OWNER agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR based upon the unit prices enumerated in the CONTRACTOR'S Invitation to Bid for the completed and accepted work as set forth and adjusted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 8.02 PROCEDURE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS. The Contractor shall submit applications to the Owner's Representative for progress payments as provided for herein no more often than once a month Application for payment will be processed by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 8.02.01 Subject to the terms of this paragraph and the other provision of this Agreement, the OWNER shall make progress payment based upon -9- unit prices and the CONTRACTOR's application for payment as approved by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. Whenever the CONTRACTOR's application for payment includes payment for work that is determined to be either(1)not in accordance with this Agreement, the work write-up, specifications, or other Contract Documents,or(2)defective,the OWNER may,in his sole discretion, withhold progress payments whenever some work for which payment has already been made under a prior progress payment or a portion thereof, is determined to be either(1) not in accordance with the Agreement, the work write-up, specifications or other Contract Documents or(2)defective. 8.02.02 No partial payment shall be made for materials or equipment stored on-site or off-site. 8.02.03 Subject to the terms of this paragraph and the other provision of this Agreement, progress payments will be made, less the normal retainage specified below and additional amounts as the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and/or OWNER may determine and may withhold in accordance with this Agreement. 8.02.04 The OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and/or OWNER may, at any time,suspend progress payments on the work if,in the sole discretion of the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and/or OWNER, it deterniines, that the projected liquidated may damages exceed the g Y retainage. 8.02.05 The OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and/or OWNER may, at any time, suspend progress payment if it believes that the CONTRACTOR will not complete the work due to actual default or that the CONTRACTOR has represented or done some act that indicates that the CONTRACTOR will not complete the work within the dates specified in this Agent for final collection or that it will otherwise not complete the work in accordance with this Agreement.. 8.03 RETAINAGE. From each approved statement,the OWNER shall retain until final payment five percent(5%)if the total Contract Price at time of Contract execution is FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($400,000.00)or more or ten percent(10%)if the total Contract Price at time of Contract execution is less than FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($400,000.00). The OWNER may also retain from each approved statement any sums authorized under other terms of this Agreement~ 8.04 FINAL PAYMENT. After final completion and acceptance of the work specified in the plans and specifications, the OWNER shall pay the CONTRACTOR in accordance with Section 7.05 the remainder of the price due under this Agreement less any sums withheld under other terms of this Agreement~ _10- 8.05 PAYMENT BASED ON ACTUAL WORK AND MATERIALS. S Except as provided in Section 8.04, if the actual amount of the work to be done and the materials to be finished differ from estimate and where the basis for payment is the unit price method, then payment shall be for the actual amount of accepted work done and materials incorporated into the project. 8.06 MAJOR ITEMS. In case the actual quantity of any major item should become as much as 20%more than,or 20%less than the estimated or contemplated quantity for such items,then either party to this Agreement,upon demand,shall be entitled to a revised consideration upon the portion of the work above or below 20% of the estimated quantity. A "Major Item" shall be construed to be any individual bid item incurred in the proposal that has a total cost equal to or greater than five (5)per cent of the total contract cost,computed on the basis of the proposal quantities and the contract unit pnces. 8.07 REDUCTION IN SCOPE OR QUANTITY. Reduction in the scope or of quantity work on unit price items shall merely reduce the number of units.. The CONTRACTOR shall never be entitled to anticipated or lost profits on the deleted or reduced portion of a job whether bid on a unit price or lump sum basis. 8.08 OTHER CHARGES. The CONTRACTOR shall have the sole obligation to pay any Y and all charges and fees and give all notices necessary to and incidental to the lawful r" prosecution of the work hereunder. The CONTRACTOR shall not,and shall have no authority whatsoever to, obligate the OWNER to make any payments to another party or make any promises or representations of any nature on behalf of the OWNER,without their specific written approval. 8.09 CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS. 8.09.01 No changes shall be made and no bills for changes, alterations, modifications, deviations, and extra orders shall be recognized or paid for except upon a written change order from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 8.09.02 The CONTRACTOR further agrees that either before or after the beginning of the work, the OWNER, acting solely through the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, may make such changes and alterations as OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and/or OWNER sees fit in the dimensions,plans or materials,or any part thereof,for the work contemplated under this Agreement without affecting the validity of this Agreement or the accompanying bonds. If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of work to be done,they shall not constitute the basis for any claim for damages or anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with. The CONTRACTOR shall never be entitled to anticipated or lost profits on the deleted or reduced portion of the project whether bid on a unit '` -11- or lump sum basis. If such changes increase the amount of work,and the increased work can be fairly classified under the specifications, such increase shall be paid according to the quantity actually done and at the unit price established for such work under this Agreement; otherwise, such additional work shall be paid for as provided under Extra Work. In case the OWNER shall make such changes or alterations as shall make useless any work already done or material already furnished or used in said work, then the OWNER shall recompense the CONTRACTOR for any material or labor so used and for any actual loss, other than lost profits occasioned by such change due to actual expenses incurred in preparation for the work as originally planned. 8.09.03 Changes and alterations that are authorized through change orders may be made or approved by the OWNER provided that the change order does not increase or decrease this Agreement by more than the amount specified in the Ordinance passed by the City Council approving this contract,. Any requests by the CONTRACTOR for a change in original Payment Amount shall be made prior to the beginning of the work covered by the proposed change or the right to payment for Extra Work shall be waived. 8.10 EXTRA WORK CHARGES. 8.10.01 The term "Extra Work" shall be understood to mean and include work not covered or contemplated by the Contract Documents that may be required by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and approved by the OWNER in writing prior to its being done by the CONTRACTOR to accomplish any change, alteration,or addition to the work as shown on the Specifications or Contract Documents. 8.10.02 It is agreed that the CONTRACTOR shall perform all Extra Work under the direction of the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE when presented with a written work order signed by the OWNER. 8.10.03 No claim for Extra Work of any kind will be allowed unless,prior to the work being done,it is ordered in writing by the OWNER. In case any orders or instructions appear to the CONTRACTOR to involve Extra Work for which it should receive additional compensation or an adjustment in the construction time,the CONTRACTOR shall make written request to the OWNER for a written order from OWNER authorizing such Extra Work. 8.10.04 It is agreed that the basis of compensation to the CONTRACTOR for work either added or deleted by a Change Order or for which a claim for Extra Work is made shall be determined by one or more of the following methods: 12- rf': Method(A)- By agreed unit prices;or Method(B)- By agreed lump sum;or Method(C)- If neither Method (A) nor Method (B) is agreed upon before the Extra Work is commenced, then the CONTRACTOR shall be paid the"actual field cost"of the work. 8.10.05 In the event said Extra Work is performed and paid for under Method (C),then the provisions of this paragraph shall apply and the"actual field cost" is hereby defined to include the cost to the CONTRACTOR of all applicable workmen, such as foreman, timekeepers,mechanics and laborers,and materials,supplies,teams, trucks, rentals on machinery and equipment, for the time actually employed or used on such Extra Work, plus actual transportation charges necessarily incurred,together with all power,fuel,lubricants, water and similar operating expenses, also all necessary incidental expenses incurred directly on account of such Extra Work,including social security, old-age benefits and other payroll taxes, and a rateable proportion of premiums on Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds, Public Liability and Property Damage and Workers'Compensation,and all other insurance as may be required by any law or ordinance, or directed by the OWNER. The actual field costs to be paid to the CONTRACTOR shall cover and compensate the CONTRACTOR for the CONTRACTOR'S profit, overhead, general superintendence, field office expenses, and all other elements of costs and expenses not embraced within the actual field costs as herein defined. Actual field costs shall not exceed the prevailing market price therefor within reasonable tolerances as determined by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 8.11 INDEBTEDNESS. IF CONTRACTOR, AT ANY TIME DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCURS A DEBT, AS THE WORD IS DEFINED IN SECTION 2-662 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,ITS DIATELY NOTIFY THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IN WRITING. IF THE CI'TY'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE BECOMES AWARE THAT THE CONTRACTOR HAS INCURRED A DEBT, THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SHALL DIATELY NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR IN WRITING, IF THE CONTRACTOR DOES NOT PAY THE DEBT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EITHER SUCH NOTIFICATION, THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MAY DEDUCT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE DEBT FROM ANY PAYMENTS OWED TO THE CONTRACTOR UNDER S AGREEMENT, AND THE CONTRACTOR WAIVES ANY RECOURSE THEREFOR. -13- s 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 9.01 In all activities or services performed hereunder,the CONTRACTOR is and at all times shall remain an independent contractor, not an agent or employee of the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. The CONTRACTOR, as an independent contractor,shall be solely responsible for the final product contiemplated under this Agreement. Except for materials furnished by the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall supply all materials, equipment and labor required for the execution of the work on the project. The CONTRACTOR shall have ultimate control over the execution of the work under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall have the sole obligation to employ, direct, control, supervise, manage, discharge and compensate all of its employees and subcontractors and the OWNER and the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall have no direct control of or supervision over the employees of the CONTRACTOR's subcontractors except to the limited extent provided for in this Agreement. 9.02 The work to be provided on this project shall include the furnishing of all labor, materials,equipment,and other services necessary or reasonably incidental to the performance of the work by the CONTRACTOR. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to furnish a completed work product that meets the requirements of the OWNER. Any additional work,material,or equipment needed to meet the intent of this specification shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR without claim for additional payment,even though not specifically mentioned herein. a 9.03 The CONTRACTOR shall retain personal control and shall give its personal p g; attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of the work and fulfillment of this Agreement. The subletting of any portion or feature of the work or materials required in the performance of this Agreement shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligations to the OWNER under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shalI appoint and keep on the project during the progress of the work a competent Project Superintendent-Manager and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory to OWNER, to act as the CONTRACTOR's representative and to supervise its employees and subcontractors. All directions given to the Project Superintendent- Manager shall be binding as if given to the CONTRACTOR. Adequate supervision by competent and reasonable representative of the CONTRACTOR is essential to the proper performance of the work,and lack of such supervision shall be grounds for suspending the operations of the CONTRACTOR and is in breach of this Agreement. 9.04 Unless otherwise stipulated, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials,labor,tools,equipment,transportation,and other facilities necessary for the performance and completion of the work. 10. DISORDERLY EMPLOYEES. The CONTRACTOR agrees to employ only orderly and competent persons,skillful in the performance of the type of work required under this contract,to do the work. Furthermore, -14- the CONTRACTOR agrees gr that whenever the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall inform the CONTRACTOR in writing that any person or persons performing any of the requisite work are,in the opinion of the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,incompetent,unfaithful or disorderly,such person or persons shall be discharged and shall not again be employed to perform any work on the project without such OWNER's or OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE's prior written consent. 11. NATURE OF THE WORK. It is understood and agreed that the CONTRACTOR has,by careful examination,satisfied itself as to the nature and location of the work,the confirmation of the ground and soil the nature of any structures,including surface and subsurface utilities,the character,quality and quantity of the material to be utilized,the character of equipment and facilities needed for and during the prosecution of the work, the time needed to complete the work, CONTRACTOR s ability to meet all deadlines and schedules required by this Agreement, the general and local conditions,and all other matters that in any way affect the work under this Agreement. 12. PROGRESS OF WORK. 12.01 Unless otherwise specifically provided herein,the CONTRACTOR may prosecute its work at such time and sessions,in such order of precedence,and in such manner as shall be most conducive to the economy of the project;provided;however,that the order and time of prosecution shall be such that the work shall be finally completed as a whole �,in accordance with this Agreement,the Specifications,and other Contract Documents and within the time of completion designated in the proposals.and schedules agreed upon by the parties. 12.02 Further,the parties shall be subject to the following: 12.02.01 The OWNER reserves the right to enter the property by such employee(s)or agent(s)as it may elect for the purpose of inspecting the work. 12.02.02 The Project Superintendent/Manager shall coordinate its activities and work with the OWNER. If required by the Owner, the CONTRACTOR shall provide a weekly schedule of planned activities,which may be reviewed on a daily basis. In the case of any completed work or material that is to be covered over by other material,the Project Superintendent/Manager shall provide notice to the OWNER no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the anticipated cover-up of the previously completed work or material. In the event, however,that such notice is provided on a Friday the OWNER will have until the following Monday afternoon to approve the previously completed work and its cover-up and the CONTRACTOR shall take no action until such approval is given by OWNER. -1 S- r 12.02.03 The CONTRACTOR shall submit,at such time as may reasonably be requested by OWNER, further schedules that shall list the order in which the CONTRACTOR proposes to carry on the work with dates at which the CONTRACTOR will start the several parts of the work and the estimated dates of completion of the several parts. 12.02.04 The CONTRACTOR shall attend additional meetings called by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE upon twenty-four (24)hours'notice unless otherwise agreed by the parties. 12.02.05 when the OWNER is having other work done, by its own force approved by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may direct the time and manner of work done under this Agreement, so that conflicts will be avoided and the various work being done by and for the OWNER shall be coordinated. 13. SITE CONDITIONS AND MANAGEMENT. 13.01 where the CONTRACTOR is working around or in existing structures,it shall verify conditions at the site,including,but not limited to,roads,easements,door openings, passages,and other existing site conditions. Any items constructed or manufactured off-site or outside of buildings shall be done so that they are not too bulky for existing facilities. The CONTRACTOR shall provide special apparatus as required to handle any such items. All special handling equipment charges shall be at the CONTRACTOR'S sole cost and expense. 13.02 It is the intention of the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE to show on the plans the approximate location of all underground utility lines and structures except service connections to buildings. To this end,owners of all known underground lines and structures,including gas,water,electrical cables,telephone cables,sanitary sewers, storm sewers,industrial pipelines,and appurtenances thereto have been contacted and the information provided by them is shown on the plans. where gas,water,and sewer lines exist in the vicinity, the CONTRACTOR shall assume that service connections. exist to each building and exercise appropriate caution during excavation. It is the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to notify various owners in advance when excavation is to be done in the vicinity of their underground lines and structures. Damage to such underground lines and structures,whether or not shown on the plans,shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and he shall bear the cost of necessary repair or replacement of damaged parts. 13.03 Throughout the progress of the work,the CONTRACTOR shall keep the working area free from debris of all types,and remove from premises all rubbish,resulting from any work being done by him. At the completion of the work, the CONTRACTOR shall leave the premises in a clean and finished condition. Any failure to do so may be remedied by the OWNER or its designee and charged back to the CONTRACTOR. -16- 13.04 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for verifying all conditions at the site prior to performing the Work. As such,the CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that it shall be responsible for conditions encountered at the site, including, but not limited to: a. subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ from those indicated in the Contract Documents,and b. unknown physical conditions,which differ from those ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character provided for in the Contract Documents. No additional compensation shall be afforded to the CONTRACTOR for differing site conditions. Any information provided by the OWNER, including, but not limited to geotechnical information,shall be for the CONTRACTOR's convenience only and the OWNER does not guarantee the accuracy or correctness of any information so provided. 14. LAYOUT OF WORK. Except as specifically provided herein, the CONTRACTOR shall lay out all work in a manner acceptable to the OWNER in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances of the city, county and state. The O 'S REPRESENTATIVE will review the CONTRACTOR'S layout of all structures and any other layout work done by the CONTRACTOR,but this review does not relieve the CONTRACTOR of the responsibility of accurately locating all work in accordance with the specifications and Contract Documents. 15. CONTRACTOR'S STRUCTURES, 15.01 Whenever the CONTRACTOR erects,installs,or uses additional structures on the property for the storage, maintenance of materials or use of employees and subcontractors,such structure shall not damage the property and the CONTRACTOR such structures shall maintain sanitary conditions in and about uctures at all times in a manner satisfactory to the OWNER. 15.02 The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of laborers on the work. Such conveniences shall be properly secluded from public observation and shall be in a location approved by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 15.03 The OWNER may charge the CONTRACTOR for.,any damage or injury to the OWNER, its property or third persons as a result of the location or use of any of CONTRACTOR'S structures. -17- 16. MATERIALS. 16.01 Materials or work described in words which when so applied have well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards. All work shall be done and all materials furnished in strict conformity with the Contract Documents and recognized industry standards. 16.02 Materials and supplies utilized in the final product that will be turned over to the OWNER shall be new and of good quality. Upon request,the CONTRACTOR shall supply proof of quality and manufacturer. 16.03 No refurbished,reconditioned or other previously utilized materials or supplies will be used without the signed authorization of OWNER. 16.04 where the product is to be turned over to the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR may utilize substitutes of equal quality and function as provided for in the specifications. 16.05 The OWNER shall have full and final decision over the use of substitute materials and supplies. 17. OBSERVATION,INSPECTIONS,TESTS. 17.01 The OWNER and the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE reserve the right to enter the property by such employee(s) or agent(s) as he may elect for the purpose of inspecting the work. In accordance therewith,the CONTRACTOR shall supply the l� OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,upon request,with any keys or information necessary for the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE to have access to the property. The OWNER and the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall have the right to enter the property or location of the work for the purpose of performing such collateral work as the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE deems necessary or appropriate. 17.02 The OWNER and the OWNERIS REPRESENTATIVE shall have the right,at any reasonable time, to observe and test the work. The CONTRACTOR shall make necessary arrangements and provide proper facilities and access for such observation and testing at any location wherever the work or any part thereof is in preparation or progress. The CONTRACTOR shall ascertain the scope of any observation that may be contemplated by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE and shall give ample notice as to the time each part of the work will be ready for such observation. 17.03 The OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may reject any work found to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract Documents,regardless of the state of its completion or the time or place of its discovery regardless of whether the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE has previously accepted the work through oversight or otherwise. Neither observations by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE nor inspections,tests, or approvals made by the -1 g- OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,or persons authorized under this Agreement to make such inspections, tests, or approvals, shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligation to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 17.04 The OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE upon approval of the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to remove,dismantle or uncover work completed. In the event that the CONTRACTOR has failed to perform the work as required by the specifications,or drawings,or other Contract Documents,CONTRACTOR shall assume and pay the costs of repair and restoration of the work required to be removed, dismantled, or uncovered. In the event that the CONTRACTOR has performed the work correctly to specifications,OWNER shall assume and pay the cost of restoration of the construction to the point that the OWNER has required the work to be uncovered or dismantled. 18. WORK STOPPAGE. 18.01 The OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall have the right to order the work of the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor wholly or partially stopped immediately under any one or more of the following conditions: 18.01.01 the work may be ordered stopped immediately if in the judgment of the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,any of the materials furnished or the work being done is not in strict accordance with this Agreement;. 18.01.02 the work may be ordered stopped immediately until any objectionable person or material is removed from the premises;or 18.01.03 the work may be ordered stopped immediately if any portion of the work is being performed so as to create a hazardous condition. 18.02 Such stoppage or suspension shall neither invalidate any of the CONTRACTOR's performance obligations under this Agreement,including time of performance and deadlines therefor,nor will extra charge be allowed the CONTRACTOR by reason of such stoppage or suspension. 19. REJECTED WORK. 19.01 The OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,in its discretion,may reject any and all work that is found to be defective or deemed not in conformity with this Agreement. The OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may reject said work or any portion thereof regardless of the stage of its completion or time or place of discovery of such errors. Further, the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may reject said work regardless of whether the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE has previously accepted the work through S .19 oversight or otherwise. Neither observations by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE nor inspections, tests, certificates or approvals made by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,or persons authorized under this Agreement to make such inspections,tests,certificates or approvals,shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligation to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement and the other Contract Documents. 19.02 In the event that any work or any part thereof is rejected by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,the CONTRACTOR shall,at its sole expense and after receipt of written notice thereof from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE remove such material and rebuild or otherwise remedy such work so that it shall be in full compliance with this Agreement and the other Contract Documents,as follows: 19.02.01 At the option of the OWNER,the CONTRACTOR may be required to remedy such work so that it shall be in full compliance with this Agreement. As soon as possible but not later than seven(7)calendar days after receipt of notice from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or such other period of time specified by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE in writing, the CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole expense, replace or repair all rejected work or materials so as to conform with this Agreement. 19.02.02 If the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE in its discretion deems it inexpedient to correct work damaged or not done in accordance with this Agreement, an equitable deduction for the Payment Amount may be made by the OWNER. 19.02.03 If the CONTRACTOR does not remove or replace any rejected work within the time specified in Section 19.02.01,then the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may have the work removed, replaced or repaired at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. 20. SUBCONTRACTORS. 20.01 The CONTRACTOR shall retain personal control and give its personal, utmost attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of the work and fulfillment of this Agreement. The subletting of any portion or feature of the work or materials required in the performance of this Agreement shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligations to the OWNER under this Agreement. 20.02 All subcontractors must be approved by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE prior to performing any work on the Project. 20.03 If the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE judges any subcontractor to be failing to perform the work in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications, the _20_ CONTRACTOR shall discharge the same, but this shall in no wayrelease the CO ACTOR from its obligations and responsibility under this Agreement.. 20.04 Every subcontractor shall be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement as far as applicable to its work. 20.05 The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to the OWNER and the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors. 20.06 Nothing contained herein shall create relations between any subcontractor and the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 20.07 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAY OF SUBCONTRACTORS. The CONTRACTOR shall be solely and exclusively responsible for compensating any of the CONTRACTOR'S employees,subcontractors,materialmen and/or suppliers of any type or nature whatsoever. The CONTRACTOR shall fluther be exclusively responsible for ensuring that no claims or liens of any type are filed against any property owned by the OWNER arising out of or incidental to the performance of any services performed pursuant to this Agreement. In the event a statutory lien notice is sent to the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, the CONTRACTOR shall,where no payment bond covers the work,upon written notice from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATTVE,immediately obtain bond at the CONTRACTOR'S sole expense and hold the OWNER harmless from any losses that may result from the filing or enforcement of any said lien notice. In the event that the CONTRACTOR defaults in the vision of the bon the OWNER . Pro d, may withhold such funds as are necessary to ensure the payment of such claim until litigation determines to whom payment shall be made. 21. POSSESSION AND USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS. The OWNER shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially y completed portions of the work,notwithstanding the time for completing the entire work or such portions may not have expired,but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. 22. PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES. The CONTRACTOR shall secure and pay for all necessary permits, licenses and/or certificates issued by the state,municipality or other authorities and submit the same to the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. The OWNER may withhold any payments due under this Agreement or that may become due under this Agreement until the necessary permits, licenses and/or certificates are procured and delivered. The CONTRACTOR will not,however, be required to pay for any permit fees for permits to be issued by the City of Baytown,which will be waived in conjunction with this Agreement. -21- 23. FAULTY WORKMANSHIP. Neither the final payment nor any acceptance nor certificate nor any provision of this Agreement shall relieve the CONTRACTOR of any responsibility for faulty wo 42nsh'� or P materials. At the option of the OWNER, as provided in this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall remedy any defects thereto and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom,which may appear after final acceptance of the work. 24. WARRANTY. Upon acceptance of the work by the OWNER,the CONTRACTOR warrants for a period of one(1)calendar year from the date thereof as follows: 24.01 The CONTRACTOR warrants to the OWNER that(i)all materials provided to the OWNER under this Agreement shall be new unless otherwise approved in writing by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,(ii)all materials installed shall be free from asbestos containing material,and(iii)all materials and work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects,and in conformance with this Agreement. 24.02 All work not conforming to these requirements, including, but not limited to, substitutions not properly approved and authorized,may be considered defective. 24.03 This warranty is in addition to any rights or wan-anties expressed or implied by law and consumer protection claims arising from misrepresentations by the CONTRACTOR. 24.04 Where more than a one(1)year warranty is specified for individual products,work or materials,the longer warranty shall govern. 24.05 This warranty obligation shall be covered by any performance, payment, or maintenance bonds tendered in compliance with this Agreement. 25. DEFECTIVE WORK DISCOVERED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. If within one(1) calendar year after the date of acceptance by the OWNER of designated equipment or within such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special warranty required by this Agreement,any of the work is found or determined to be defective,including obvious defects,or otherwise not in accordance with this Agreement,the Contractor shall correct it PROMPTLY. 25.01 After receipt of written notice from the OWNER to begin corrective work, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly begin the corrective work. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement The guarantee shall not constitute the exclusive remedy of the OWNER, nor shall other remedies be limited to either warranty or guarantee period. 25.02 If within seven(7)calendar days after the OWNER has notified the CONTRACTOR of a defect,failure or abnormality in the work,the CONTRACTOR has not started to _22_ make the necessarycorrections or ad'ustinents the OWNER is � hereby authorized to make the corrections or adjustments,or to order the work to be done by a third party. The cost of the work shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR. 25.03 The cost of all materials, parts, labor, transportation, supervision, special instruments, and supplies required for replacement or repair of parts and for correction of defects,shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR or by the surety. 25.04 The one(1) calendar year warranty shall cover all work,equipment,and materials that are part of this project,whether or not a warranty is specified in the individual section prescribing that particular aspect of the work. 26. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. 26.01 It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties that time is of the essence to this Agreement and that the date set for the final completion of the work described herein is an essential condition of this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that the date for final completion of the work is reasonable dates for the completion of the project, taking into consideration all conditions, including,but not limited to, the average climatic change and conditions and usual industrial conditions prevailing in this locality. 26.02 If the CONTRACTOR should neglect,fail,or refuse to complete the work required .......... for final completion within the date specified in this Agreement, or any proper extension that is granted in writing by the OWNER,then the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees,as a part of the consideration for the awarding of this Agreement,that the OWNER may withhold permanently from the CONTRACTOR's total Payment Amount the sum of FI VE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS($500.00)for each and every calendar day that the CONTRACTOR is in default after the date stipulated for final completion, not as a penalty,but as liquidated damages for the breach of the Agreement. 26.03 The amount of liquidated damages for the CONTRACTOR's failure to meet the deadline for final completion is fixed and agreed on by the CONTRACTOR because of the ticability and extreme difficulty in fixing and ascertaining actual damages that the OWNER would in such an event sustain. The amounts to be charged are agreed to be the damages that the OWNER would sustain and may,at the option of the OWNER, be retained from either current progress payment or from final payment. 27. WITHHOLD PAYMENT AND CONTRACTOR'S PAYMENT. 27.01 Regardless of any bond,the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE may, on account of subsequently discovered evidence,withhold payment or nullify the whole or part of any acceptance or certificate to such extent as may be necessary to protect the OWNER from loss on account of: -23- 1. Defective work or work that is not in strict accordance with the terms of this Agreement,the Specifications,or the other Contract Documents; 2. Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims,as determined at the sole discretion of the OWNER,- 3. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to make prompt payments to subcontractors or for material or labor or materialmen; 4. Claims filed or reasonable evidence,as determined at the sole discretion of the OWNER, of damage to another contractor or a third party, including adjacent property owners; S. Reasonable doubt,as determined at the sole discretion of the OWNER,that the work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the contract amount; 6. Reasonable indication,as determined at the sole discretion of the OWNER, that the work will not be completed within the contract time; 7. Liquidated damages and administrative charges, as determined b the y OWNER at its sole discretion; 8. Charges made for repairs to the CONTRACTOR'S defective work or repairs made by the OWNER to correct damage to other property; 9. Claims filed or reasonable evidence as determined at the sole discretion of the OWNER indicating unremedied damage to property owned by the OWNER;or 10. Other amounts authorized under this Agreement. 27.02 whenever the CONTRACTOR and/or its surety is required to make a payment under this Contract,it is expressly understood and agreed that such payment shall be due within 15 days after receipt of an invoice therefore unless expressly stated otherwise. Payments required by CONTRACTOR and/or its surety,which are not timely made, shall accrue interest at a rate of one percent per month. 28. CHARGES FOR INJURY OR REPAIR. 28.01 The CONTRACTOR shall be liable and responsible for any damages incurred or repairs made necessary by reason of its work and/or caused by it. Repairs of any kind required by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE will be made and charged to the CONTRACTOR by the OWNER. 28.02 The CONTRACTOR shall take the necessary precautions to protect any areas adjacent to its work. _24_ 28.03 The work specified consists of all work,materials and labor required by the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE to repair any damage to the property of the OWNER,including,but not limited to, structures,roadways,curbs,parking areas and sidewalks, to an equal or better condition than before such property was damaged. 28.04 The CONTRACTOR shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of employees and others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal,State,and Municipal safety laws and building and construction codes. All machinery and equipment and other physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction" of the Associated General Contractors of America except where incompatible with Federal, State, or Municipal laws or regulations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide such machinery guards, safe walkways, ladders, bridges, gangplanks, and other safety devices. The safety precautions actually taken and their adequacy shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR, acting at his discretion as an independent contractor. 29. PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES AND FOR MATERIALS. 29.01 Wage rates paid on this project shall not be less than specified in the schedule of general prevailing rates of per diem rates attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes. Should the CONTRACTOR or any of its subcontractors fail to pay the general prevailingrate to a worker ormin P� $ work on the project,the CONTRACTOR shall pay to the OWNER SDCI Y AND NO/100 DOLLARS($60.00)for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the wage rates stipulated in this Contract. 29.02 The CONTRACTOR and each of the subcontractors shall pay each of its employees engaged in work on the project under this Agreement in full(less mandatory legal deductions),in cash or by check readily cashable,without discount,no less than once every two(2)weeks. 29.03 The OVRT ER or OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE shall,prior to final acceptance of the project,require the CONTRACTOR to execute an affidavit in legal form stating that all bills for labor,materials,and incidentals incurred have been paid in full and that there are no claims pending of which the CONTRACTOR has been notified. 30. INSURANCE. 30.01 Throughout the term of this Agreement,the CONTRACTOR at its own expense shall purchase,maintain and keep in force and effect insurance against claims for injuries to or death of persons or damages to property which may arise out of or result from the CONTRACTOR'S operations and/or performance of the work under this Agreement,whether such operations and/or performance be by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, volunteers, employees or subcontractors or by anyone -25- directly or indirectly employed by any of them,or by anyone for whose acts an of Y y them may be liable. 30.02 The CONTRACTOR's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the OWNER and his volunteers and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the OWNER, its officials,employees, agents or volunteers shall be considered in excess of the CONTRACTOR's insurance and shall not contribute to it. Further, the CONTRACTOR shall include all subcontractors as additional insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage's for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. 30.03 The following is a list of standard insurance policies along with their respective minimum coverage amounts required in this contract: (1) Workers'Compensation Policy ■ Statutory amounts required by Texas law. ■Employer's Liability: $500,000 (2) Commercial,General Liability Policy ■General aggregate of$1,000,000 ■Owners'and Contractors'Protective Liability of$500,000 ■Products and Completed Operations of$1,000,000 ■Personal and Advertising Injury of$1,000,000 ■Minimum of$500,000 per occurrence ■Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO CG 00 01 10 93. ■ No coverage exclusions shall be deleted from standard policy without notification of individual exclusions being attached for review and acceptance. (3) Automobile Liability Policy ■Combined single limits of$1,000,000 ■Coverage for"Any Auto." (4) Installation Floater ■ 100%of insurable value of the equipment installed. ■ City of Baytown will be named loss-payee. (5) Builder's Risk ■Limit: 100%of replacement value. ■City of Baytown will be named loss-payee. 30.04 Prior to or upon the execution of this Agreement and before commencing any of the work, CONTRACTOR shall file with the OWNER valid Certificates of Insurance and endorsements acceptable to the OWNER. Such Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be canceled,suspended, voided,or reduced until at least thirty(30)days'prior written notice has been given to the �OWNER via certified mail,return receipt requested. Prior to the end of each -26- r coverage period during the term of this Agreement,new Certificates of Insurance must be filed with the OWNER evidencing continuation of coverage. The CONTRACTOR shall also file with the OWNER valid Certificates of Insurance covering aH Subcontractors. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the minimum insurance requirements as outlined above. 30.05 The following are general requirements,which are applicable to all policies: 30.05.01 All insurance coverage required herein, except for Workers' Compensation Insurance,shall be written by a carrier with an A.M. Best Rating of B+or higher in accordance with the current Best Key Rating Guide. 30.05.02 Only Insurance Carriers licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Texas will be accepted. 30.05.03 Deductibles shall be listed on the Certificate of In.surance and are acceptable only on a per occurrence basis. 30.05.04 Claims-made policies will not be accepted. 30.05.05 The OWNER,its officials,employees and agents,are to be added as "Additional Insureds" to all liability policies. The coverage shall contain no special limitation on the scope of protection afforded to the OWNER,its officials,employees or agents. 30.05.06 A waiver of subrogation in favor of the OWNER with respect to Workers'Compensation Insurance must be included. 30.05.07 Upon request, certified copies of all insurance policies and/or certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the OWNER at no cost to the OWNER. 30.06 Certificates of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent,and shall contain the following provisions and warranties: 30.06.01 All endorsements and insurance coverages according to requirements and instructions contained herein. 30.06.02 The form of the notice of cancellation, termination, or change in coverage provisions to the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 30.06.03 Original endorsements affecting coverage required by this Section 30 shall be furnished with the certificates of insurance. ............. f' -27- 30.06.04 Upon request of and without cost to the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, insurance policies shall be furnished to OWNER. 30.06.05 Upon request of and without cost to the OWNER,loss runs(Claims listing) of any and/or all insurance coverages shall be furnished to OWNER. 30.07 The CONTRACTOR shall comply with Section 110.110 of Title 28 of the Texas Administrative Code,which is incorporated herein as Exhibit"B" for all intents and purposes. In addition thereto,the contractor shall perform and maintain compliance with all provisions of Texas Worker's Compensation Commission Rules, Rule 110.110,(c)(2). However,it is expressly understood and agreed that in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Section 30 and the provision contained in Exhibit"B,"the more stringent shall control. 31. PERFORMANCE,PAYMENT,AND MAINTENANCE BONDS. 31.01 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish separate performance,payment,and maintenance bonds,each in the sum of one hundred percent(100%)of the total contract price,in such forms as the OWNER may approve and with sureties as the OWNER may approve,for this purpose,guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract,faithful performance of work during the warranty period and faithful payment to all persons supplying labor and materials or furnishing any equipment in the execution of the Agreement. The cost of such bonds shall be included in the CONTRACTOR'S proposed price. 31.02 All performance,payment,and maintenance bonds required herein shall remain in effect throughout the term of this Agreement and for a period of one(1)year after the completion of the work and shall be extended for any warranty work to cover the warranty period. 31.03 If at any time during the execution of this Agreement or in the required period thereafter, the bond or bonds become invalid or ineffective for any reason, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly supply within ten (10) days such other bond or bonds,which bond or bonds shall assure performance or payment as required. Such replacement bond(s)shall be issued by a surety acceptable to the OWNER. 31.04 The CONTRACTOR shall make such changes and alterations as the OWNER may see fit in the work herein contemplated, or any part thereof without affecting the validity of this Agreement and any work accompanying bond. If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of the work to be done,they shall not constitute the basis for any claim for damages or anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with. In case that the OWNER makes changes or alterations as shall make useless any work already done or material already used in said work, then the OWNER shall recompense the CONTRACTOR for any material or labor so used and for any actual loss occasioned by such change due to actual expenses incurred in preparation for the work as originally planned. _28_ 32. PROJECT UNDER CONTRACTOR'S CONTROL, Any injury or damage caused to the CONTRACTOR or the project prior to and including the date of final completion caused by an act of God,natural cause,a party or entity not privy to this Agreement,or other force majeure shall be assumed and borne by the CONTRACTOR. 33. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. 33.01 The CONTRACTOR'S work and materials shall comply with all state and federal laws, municipal ordinances, regulations and direction of inspectors appointed by proper authorities having jurisdiction including,without limitation,the following: 3 3.01.01 The CONTRACTOR shall perform and require all subcontractors to perform the work in accordance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the State of Texas and the United States and in compliance with OSHA and other laws as they may apply. In the event any of the conditions of the specifications violate the code for any industry,then such code conditions shall prevail. 33.01.02 The CONTRACTOR shall follow all applicable state and federal laws, municipal ordinances and guidelines concerning soil erosion and sediment control throughout the project and warranty period. 33.01.03 The CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by all federal state or local regulations relative to equal opportunity to all persons, without discrimination as to race,color,creed,religion,national origin,sex, marital status, age and status with regard to public assistance or disability. 33.02 If the CONTRACTOR observes that the plans and specifications are at variance with applicable laws,rules and/or regulations,the CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE in writing. If the CONTRACTOR performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws,rules and regulations and without notice to the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, the CONTRACTOR shall bear all costs arising therefrom. 34. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. 34.01 Safety precautions at the site are a part of the construction techniques and processes for which the CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible. The CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for handling and use of hazardous materials or waste, and informing employees of any such hazardous materials or waste. 34.02 The CONTRACTOR has the sole obligation to protect or warn any individual of potential hazards created by the performance of the work set forth herein. The -29- CONTRACTOR shall,at its own expense,take such precautionary measures for the ' P azy protection of persons,property and the work as may be necessary. 34.03 The safety of the public and convenience of traffic shall be regarded as prime importance during construction. 34.03.01 During normal construction,the CONTRACTOR shall not hinder or inconvenience travel of streets or intersecting alleys for more than two blocks at any one time. The CONTRACTOR shall use warning signs as necessary to adequately protect the traffic. If the OWNER or other appropriate entity approves a street closure, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish and maintain at each end of the closed section, at all intersecting streets within the section, and in all intersecting streets at a distance of one block on each side of the work,properly worded signs and barricades announcing the closure to the public. The CONTRACTOR shall not be allowed to start any operation that will close a street or streets until the required barricades are in place. Barricades and warning signs shall meet the specifications as shown in the plans and/or specifications. Warning lights shall be kept burning from sunset to sunrise. When a street is to be closed, the CONTRACTOR must notify the OWNER'S Engineering and Public Works Departments 48 hours in advance of the closure. 34.03.02 The CONTRACTOR shall remove, as soon as practicable, accumulated rubbish, surplus dirt, etc., from the construction site, thereby opening each block for public use. Use'by the public, however,of any portion of a street where work has been done,shall not constitute in itself acceptance of the work done therein. Backfill and shape trenches across street intersections or driveways to permit safe usage at night. If trenches must be left open for any length of time,the CONTRACTOR shall span with wooden mats or bridges to permit traffic flow and prevent injury to the public. When driveways are cut,the OWNER may direct the immediate placement of mats for ingress and egress of vehicles if, in the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or OWNER'S opinion, undue hardship to property owners would otherwise result. 34.03.03 The CONTRACTOR shall not block ditches,inlets,fire hydrants,etc. The CONTRACTOR shall provide temporary drainage where necessary or as directed by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or the OWNER. 34.03.04 When persons or equipment are working in streets open to moving traffic, or if otherwise ordered by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE,the CONTRACTOR shall finnish flagmen for direction of traffic to protect both the moving traffic and the -3 0- contractor's operations. The flagmen shall wear an orange fluorescent vest over their normal work clothes. 34.04 The CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for all damages to property,personal injuries and/or death due to failure to use safety devices of any type or nature that may be required to protect or wam any individual of potential hazards created by the performance of the work;and when any property damage is incurred,the damaged portion shall immediately be replaced or compensated for by the CONTRACTOR at its own cost and expense. 34.05 The CONTRACTOR shall indemndh,hold harmless,and defend the OWNER its officers, agents and emuloveea, including the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. (hereinafter in thfs subsection collectively referred to as"OWNER")from any llability of whatever nature caused by the CONTRACTOR'S failure to comniv with auulicable federal, state, or local regulatlons that touch noon or concern the maintenance of a safe and protected working environment and the safe use and operation of machinery and eaainment in that working environment no matter where fault or resuonsibility lies. Such indemnity shall indemnify and urotect the OWNER from the consequences of the OWNER'S own negli ence. when that neeli¢ence is the concnrrin¢cause of the Wur -Y.death or damages and from the consequences of the CONTRACTOR'S ioint or sole neuligence. It is the expressed intention of the uarties hereto. both the CONTRACTOR and the OWNEIL that the indemnity Provided for in this Dal'S!1'SDL is an Indemnity by the CONTRACTOR to indemnify. arotect and defend the OWNER from the consequences of the OWNER'S own negligence where that negligence is a concurring cause of the iniurv,death or damage and from the CONTRACTOR'S own negligence where that neglisence is the sole or concurrin¢ cause of the iniurv, death or damage. Furthermore. the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall have no auolication to any claim.loss.damage,cause of action,suit and liability where the iniurv,death or damage results from the sole nep,ftence of the OWNER unmixed with the fault of any otter person or entity. 35. INDEIVNITY. 35.01 The CONTRACTOR agrees to and shall indemnify hold harmless and defend. the OWNER its officers, agents and employees. -31- includine the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE i (hereinafter in this article 35 and all sections hereunder collectivelv referred to as "OWNER" from and a aiinst an and all claims losses dame es causes of action suits and Babfliiyof every kind includin all expenses of litigation,court costs,and attorneys'fees for injury to or death of any person.-or for damaeve to any vroipelZarising out of or in connection with the work done by the CONTRACTOR under this Contract, where such in uries death or dame es are caused bv the sole or 'oint ne li ence of the CONTRACTOR or the 'oint neeRmence of the OM NER and any other iperson or enti . It is the ex ressed intention of the Parties hereto both the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER,that the indemni rovided for in this are ra h Is an indemnity by_the CONTRACTOR to indemnify, protect and defend the OWNER from the copse uences of the OWNER'S own nMHgence.where that naHmence is a concurrim cause of the in u death or damaize and from the copse uences of the CONTRACTOR'S own negligence.where that neeffeence is the sole or concurring cause of the klury. death,or damage. Furthermore, the Indemnitv provided for in this ParmralDh shall have no avyUcation to the OWNER for-any cla loss, dame a cause 7f action suit and liabili where the inlurv. death or damgge results from the sole nevAeence of the OVVNEX unmixed with the fault of any other person or entity. 35.02 The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend the OWNER from the copse uences of the OWNER'S concurrent ne li ence in accordance with Section 35.01 for all work done b-v the CONTRACTOILIncludinz.but not limited to the foHowine specific instances: 35.02.01 In the event the OWNER is damned due to the ac omission mistake fault or default of the CONTRACTOR. then the CONTRACTOR shall lndemnifv and hold the OWNER AND TB E REPRESENTATIVE harmless for such dame e. 35.02.02 The CONTRACTOR shall indemni and hold the ONVMR harmless from any claims of material suppliers,mechanics,laborers,or othersubcontractom, _32_ 35.02.03 The CONTRACTOR shall indemni and hold the OWNER harmless from any and all injuries to or claims of adl agent property owners caused by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, em1gloyees and representatives. 35.02.04 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any dame a to the floors wa& etc caused by the CONTRACTOR,-- its a ents em to ees and representatives or their equipment during installation. 35.02.05 The CONTRACTOR shall also be resiponsible for all subcontractors hired by it. 35903 IN THE EVENT THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT AGAINST THE OWNER BY REASON OF ANY OF THE INDEMNITIES PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE INCLUDED IN ARTICLES 34 35 AND 37 OF THIS AGREEMENT THE CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES AND COVENANTS TO DEFEND THE ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY LEGAL COUNSEL ACCEPTABLE TO THE OWNER 35.04 The indemnities provided for herein Includine. but not limited to those contained in articles 34 35 and 37 will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 36. RELEASE. By this Agreement,the OWNER does not consent to litigation and expressly revokes any consent to litigation that it may have granted by the terms of this Agreement,any charter,or applicable state law. The CONTRACTOR assumes full responsibility for the work to be performed and releases,relinquishes,and discharges the OWNER,its officers,agents and employees from all claims,demands and causes of action of every kind and character for any injury to, including, but not limited to, death of any person (whether third persons, the CONTRACTOR,or employees of either of the parties). This release includes the cost of defense of any claim and any loss of or damage to property(whether property of the parties or of third parties) that is caused by or alleged to be caused by, arising out of, or in connection with the CONTRACTOR'S work to be performed under this Agreement whether or not said claims, demands, and causes of action are covered in whole or in part by assurance. 37. ROYALTIES AND LICENSING FEES. -33- The CONTRACTOR shall pay all royalties and license fees,and shall provide for the use of any design, device,material or process covered by letters patent or copyright by suitable legal agreement with the patentee or owner.The CONTRACTOR warrants that the uroducts hereby incorporated into the nroiectand/or any Product used in association with the nroiect does not infrinte uuon or violate any uatenL coovrisht,trade secretor any other proprietary right of any third uarty; in the event of any claim by any third uarty against the OWNER or its officers, agents and/or employees. including the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.(hereinafter in this section collectively referred to as "OWNER") the OWNER shall notify the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall defend such claim:in the OWNER'S name,but at the CONTRACTOR'S egoense, and shall indemnify,bold Larmless,and defend the OWNER from and assinst any and all claims,damages,losses. causes of acdon,suits,and liability of every kind.including,but not limfited to. all eznenses of Iirigatlon. court cost and attorneys' fee& for in jury, death. or damaee to any third party arisine out of or in connection with the uroduct(s)used in the uerformance of this Contract and regardless of whether such claim by and any resulting lulurv.death,or damage to third usrties is caused in cart ky the acts and/or omissions of the OWNER. It is the ezuressed intention of the uarties hereto,both the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER that the indemnity urovided for in this usrstrauL is an indemnity ky the CONTRACTOR to indemnify. urotect and defend the OWNER (i) from the consequences of the OWNER'S acts and/or omissions,where the OWNER'S acts and/or omissions are the concurritnt cause of the infrineement anon or violation of any natent convrlsM.trade secret or other nrourietary right and any resulting iniurv. death, or damage of any third party in connection with the orodncts urovtded, incoruorated, or used in the nroiect under this Contract and/or(if) from the consequences of the CONTRACTOR'S acts and/or omissions.where the CONTRACTOR'S acts and/or omissions are the sole or concurrin copse of the infringement neon or violation of any uaten�couvrigh�trade secret, or otter proprietary risht and any resulting iniurv. death. or damaee of any third uarty in connection with the products urovided, incoraorated,or used in the uroiect under this Contract Furthermore.the Indemnity urovided for in this uaragranh stall have no aualication to the OWNER for any claim, loss, damage. cause of action, suit and liability where the infi3n ement upon or violation of any Patentcovydght, trade secret or otter proprietary rights and resulting Wury. death,or damage results from the sole acts and/or omissions of the OWNER.unmixed with the fault of any other person or entity. If the material,design,service,product or process specified or required by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE is an infringement,the -34- CONTRACTOR sae responsible for such loss, unless he promptlyshall b i gives such � information to the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. 38. ABANDONMENT. 38.01 In case the CONTRACTOR should abandon,fail or refuse to resume work within ten (10) days after written notification from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, or if the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the orders of the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, when such orders are consistent with the Contract Documents,then,and in that case,where performance and payment bonds exist,the sureties on these bonds shall be notified in writing and directed to complete the work, and a copy of said notice shall be delivered to the CONTRACTOR. 3 8.02 After receiving said notice of abandonment,the CONTRACTOR shall not remove from the work any machinery,equipment,tools,materials,or supplies then on the job,but the same,together with any materials and equipment under contract for the work, may be held for use on the work by the OWNER or the surety on the performance bond, or another contractor in completion of the work; and the CONTRACTOR shall not receive any rental or credit therefor,it being understood that the use of such equipment and materials will ultimately reduce the cost to complete the work and be reflected in the final settlement. 39. BREACH OF CONTRACT. The OWNER shall have the right to declare the CONTRACTOR in breach of this Agreement for cause when the OWNER determines that this Agreement is not being performed according to its understanding of the intent and meaning of this Agreement. Such breach shall not in any way invalidate, abrogate, or terminate the CONTR.ACTOR's obligation under this Agreement. 40. TERMINATION. 40.01 If this Agreement is terminated for cause,the OWNER shall have the right but shall not be obligated to complete the work either itself or by others;and to this end,the OWNER shall be entitled to take possession of and use such equipment and materials as may be on the job site and to exercise all rights, options and privileges of the CONTRACTOR under its subcontracts, purchase orders or otherwise; and the CONTRACTOR shall promptly assign such rights, options, and privileges to the OWNER. If the OWNER elects to complete the work itself or by others,pursuant to the foregoing, then the CONTRACTOR will reimburse the OWNER for all costs incurred by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, (including, without limitation, applicable,general and administrative expenses,and field overhead,and the cost of necessary equipment, materials and field labor) in correcting work by the CONTRACTOR that fails to meet the requirements of the Contact Documents. v -35- 40.02 After receipt of a notice of termination, whether with or without cause, the CONTRACTOR shall, in good faith and to the best of its ability, do all things necessary in light of such notice to assure the efficient and proper close-out of the terminated work (including, but not limited to, the protection of the OWNER'S properly). Among other things the CONTRACTOR shall, except as otherwise directed or approved by the OWNER,do the following: (a) Stop the work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice of termination; (b) Place no further orders or subcontracts for services,equipment,or material, except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work as is not terminated; (c) Immediately terminate all orders and subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of the work terminated by the notice of termination; (d) Assign to the OWNER,in the manner and to the extent directed by it,all of the right, title and interest of the CONTRACTOR under the orders or subcontracts so terminated in which case,the OWNER shall have the right to settle or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts; (e) With the approval of the OWNER, settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination,orders and subcontracts; (f) Deliver to the OWNER,when directed by the OWNER,all documents and all property, which if the work had been completed, the CONTRACTOR would have been required to account for or deliver to the OWNER, and transfer title to such properly to the OWNER to the extent not already transfeaed;and/or (g) Take actions necessary or as otherwise directed by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or the OWNER for the protection and preservation of the work. 40.03 In the event of such termination,there shall be an equitable reduction ofthe Payment Amount to reflect the reduction in the work. Costs incurred after the effective date of the notice of termination shall not be treated as reimbursable costs unless they relate to carrying out the unterminated portion or taking close-out measures, 41. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. 41.01 Without prejudice to any other legal or equitable right or remedy that the OWNER would otherwise possess hereunder or as a matter of law,the OWNER,upon giving -36- the CONTRACTOR five(5)days'prior written notice,shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement in its entirety at any time for the following: 41.01.01 If the CONTRACTOR becomes insolvent, commits any act of bankruptcy,makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or becomes the subject of any proceeding commenced under any statute or law for the relief of debtors; 41.01.02 If a receiver,trustee,or liquidator of any of the property or income of the CONTRACTOR shall be appointed; 41.01.03 If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to prosecute the work or any part thereof with diligence necessary to ensure its progress and completion as prescribed by the time schedules; 41.01.04 If within five(5)calendar days after written notice thereof from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, the CONTRACTOR shall fail to remedy any defective work or work that does not conform to the requirements of this Agreement, specifications, and other Contact Documents, or any other default under any of the terms, provisions, conditions, or covenants contained in this Agreement or any other current agreement between the CONTRACTOR and another OWNER for similar construction work on other property;or 41.01.05 If the CONTRACTOR shall fail for any reason other than the failure by the OWNER to make payment called upon when due. 41.02 In the event of such termination for cause,the CONTRACTOR shall only be paid its reimbursable costs incurred prior to the effective date of the termination and shall not be entitled to receive any further progress payment hereunder and shall be further subject to any claim that the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE or the OWNER may have against the CONTRACTOR under the provisions of this Agreement or as a matter of law,including the refund of any overpayments of reimbursable costs or progress payments. 42. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE. 42.01 The performance of the work may be terminated at any time in whole or in part,by the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE for its convenience. Any such termination shall be effected by delivery to the CONTRACTOR of a written notice(notice of termination)specifying the extent to which performance of the work is terminated and the date upon which termination becomes effective.If,for whatever reason,this contract is terminated for cause, which is later determined not to exist, the parties agree that the contract will be deemed to be mated for convenience. -3 7- 42.02 In the event of termination for convenience,the CONTRACTOR shall only be paid its reimbursable costs incurred prior to the effective date of the termination notice and shall not be entitled to receive any further progress payment hereunder and shall be further subject to any claim the OWNER may have against the CONTRACTOR under other provisions of this Agreement or as a matter of law,including the refund of any overpayment of reimbursable costs and/or progress payment. 43. COMPLETION AFTER ABANDONMENT OR TERMINATION. 43.01 In the event that the CONTRACTOR has abandoned the projector the OWNER has terminated the contract for cause and where there is no performance bond provided or where there is a surety but such surety,within seven(7)calendar days after the notice demanding completion is sent,fails to commence the completion and diligent prosecution of the work in compliance with this Agreement,then the OWNER may AT ITS OPTION provide for completion of the work in either of the following elective manners: 43.01.01 The OWNER may employ such force of men and use such machinery,equipment,tools,materials,and supplies as said OWNER may deem necessary to complete the work and charge the expense of such labor, machinery,equipment,tools,materials, and supplies to said CONTRACTOR,and expense so charged shall be deducted and paid by the OWNER out of such monies as may be due,or that may thereafter at any time become due to the CONTRACTOR under and by virtue of this Agreement. In case such expense is less than the sum which would have been payable under this contract,if the same had been completed by the CONTRACTOR, then said CONTRACTOR and/or its surety hereby waives any and all privileges,rights,and claims to receive the difference. In case such expense is greater than the sum which would have been payable under this contract, if the same had been completed by said CONTRACTOR, then the CONTRACTOR and/or its surety shall, within seven(7)calendar days,pay the amount of such excess to the OWNER. 43.01.02 The OWNER,under sealed bids,after notice published as required by law at least twice in a newspaper having general circulation in the city, may let the contract for the completion of the work under substantially the same terms and conditions which are provided in this contract. In case any increase in cost to the OWNER under the new contract as compared to what would have been the cost under this contract,such increase shall be charged to the CONTRACTOR and the surety shall be and remain bound therefor. However,should the cost to complete any such new contract prove to be less than what would have been the cost to complete under this contract, the CONTRACTOR, and/or its surety hereby waives any and all privileges, rights,and claims to such excess. _38_ 43.02 In the event of abandonment by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall assign to the OWNER,in the manner and to the extent directed by the OWNER,all of the right,title,and interest of the CONTRACTOR in and to any and all materials located on the property and any subcontracts for work to be performed on the property; in which case the OWNER shall have the right to settle or pay all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts. 44. DAMAGES. 44.01 Without prejudice to any other legal or equitable right or remedy that the OWNER would otherwise possess hereunder or as a matter of law,the OWNER upon giving the CONTRACTOR five(5)days'prior written notice shall be entitled to damages for breach of contract,upon but not limited to the following occurrences: 44.01.01 If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to remedy any default after written notice thereof from the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE;or 44.01.02 If the CONTRACTOR shall fail for any reason other than the failure by the OWNER to make payments called upon when due; or 44.01.03 If the CONTRACTOR commits a substantial default under any of the teams, provisions, conditions, or covenants contained in this Agreement: 45. INVALIDITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid,illegal or unenforceable by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction,the validity,legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. The parties shall use their best efforts to replace the respective provisions or provisions of this Agreement with the legal terms and conditions approximating the original intent of the parties. 46. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. It is understood that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements,arrangements or understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter. There are no oral understandings, statements,promises or inducements contrary to the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement cannot be char ed or g terminated orally. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, representative or employee of the OWNER, either before or after the execution of this Agreement,shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations hereunder. -3 9- 47. AMENDMENT. No amendments to this Agreement shall be effective and binding until they are reduced to writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties. 48. TEXAS LAW. This Agreement has been made under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. 49. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The place of making and the place of performance for all purposes shall be Baytown,Harris County,Texas. 50. NON-WAIVER. 50.01 Failure of any party,at any time,to enforce a provision of this Agreement shall in no way constitute a waiver of that provision,nor in any way affect the validity of this Agreement or part hereof or the right of the OWNER or the OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE thereafter to enforce each and every provision hereof. No tern of this Agreement shall be deemed waived or breach excused unless the waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived the same. Furthermore any consent to or waiver of a breach will not constitute consent to or waiver of or excuse of any other different or subsequent breach. 50.02 Nothing contained in this Agent or any of the Contract Documents shall be deemed to limit or waive the sovereign immunity of the Owner 51. HEADINGS. The article headings are used in this Agreement for convenience and reference purposes only and are not intended to define,limit or describe the scope or intent of any provision of this Agreement and shall have no meaning or effect upon its interpretation. 52. GENDER AND NUMBER. Words of any gender used in this Agreement shall be held and construed to include any other gender,and words in the singular number shall be held to include the plural,and vice versa, unless context requires otherwise. 53. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT. -40- l/ The parties agree that this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against any party on the basis that the party did or did not author this Agreement. 54. AUTHORITY TO ENTER CONTRACT. Each party has the full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement,and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party has been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement The persons executing this Agreement hereby represent that they have authorization to sign on behalf of their respective corporations and/or business entities. 55. AGREEMENT READ. The parties acknowledge that they have read,understand and intend to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 56. ASSIGNMCENT. 56.01 CONTRACTOR may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the OWNER. 56.02 CONTRACTOR hereby assigns to OWNER any and all claims for overcharges associated with this Project,which arise under the antitrust laws of the United States. CONTRACTOR shall require all subcontractors to make the same assignment to the OWNER prior to performing any work under this Contract. 57. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the CONTRACTOR and its successors and assigns. 58. MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement may be executed in a number of identical counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiple copies,each of which shalIJ3S de med to n i 1 but all of which shall constitute but one and the same Agreement on the y of ,201� ,the date of execution b y e City Manager of the City of Baytown. -41- , (Company Name) Landmark Structures I, L by Landmark Structu dement, Inc. (Signature) Gen tner Eric Lamon e) Vice President (Title) CITY F B 0 3 '14 Ci Manager A EST^ rt�_ , r Ci` lerk PROVED AST FORM: •. NACIO RAMIREZ, SR4Ciomey STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRi& § TARRANT Before me on this day personally appeared Eric Lamon ,in his/her capacity as Vice President of on behalf of such corporation or other business entity, X known to me; proved to me on the oath of ;or proved to me through his/her current {description of identification card or other document issued by the federal government or any state government that (check one) contains the photograph and signature of the acknowledging person) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument,and acknowledged to me that he/she executed that instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this is8 day of_ January 2011 -42- * Landmark Structures Management, Inc. , General Partner of Landmark Structures I, L.P. Notary Public in and for the Sta a of Texas Diane Gentry My commission expires: 9/3 0/12 -43- THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ��....... EXHIBIT A� ' WAGE RATES. G ��z Page 1 of 5 GENERAL DECISION: TX20100121 10/29/2010 TX121 Date: October 29, 2010 General Decision Number: TX20100121 10/29/2010 Superseded General Decision Number: TX20080121 State: Texas Construction Type: Building County: Harris County in Texas. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories) . (Use current highway general wage determination for Paving & Utilities incidental to Building Construction for Harris County Modification Number Publication Date 0 03/12/2010 1 04/02/2010 2 06/04/2010 3 07/02/2010 4 08/13/2010 5 09/03/2010 6 10/22/2010 7 10/29/2010 ASBE0022-002 06/01/2009 Rates Fringes ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (Including application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishing to all type of mechanical systems) . . . . . .$ 20.63 8.30 --------------- ---------------------------- BOIL0074-002 08/08/2010 Rates Fringes BOILERMAKER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.95 16.88 ------------------------------------------------_-------------- CARPo551-001 04/01/2008 Rates Fringes CARPENTER (Including Acoustical Ceiling Work) . . . . . . . . .$ 21.00 6.43 --------------------- ------------------------------------------ BLEC0716-002 08/30/2010 Rates Fringes ELECTRICIAN (Including Pulling Wire and Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.c i?dbname=Davis-Bacon =g &doc�d Tx:2010... 11/312010 rage 2 o f 5 Fire Alarms, Security Systems, Telephones and Computers.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 26.65 7.67 ------------------------------------------------------ BLEV0031-001 01/01/2010 Rates Fringes ELEVATOR MECHANIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 34.955 20.235 FOOTNOTES: a.- Employer contributes 8% of basic hourly rate for over 5 years' service and 6t of basic hourly rate for 6 months to 5 years' service as Vacation Pay Credit. Paid Holidays: New. Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; and Veterans Day. --------r-----------------.►------------------------------------- PLAS0079-001 07/01/2004 Rates Fringes PLASTERER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 19.42 1.00 ------------------------------------------------------------••--- * PLUM0068-003 10/01/2010 Rates Fringes Plumbers (Excluding HVAC Pipe) . .*.$ 28.79 9.40 .�----•..------------w r---�•-.r-------------------------------------- * PLUM0211-004 10/01/2010 Rates Fringes Pipefitters (HVAC Pipe Only) . . . . .$ 28.42 9.97 ----------------------------------- ---------- SFTXO'669-001 04/01/2 010 Rates Fringes SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . .$ 25.40 15.85 ---r------------------------------------------------------------ SHE 0054-004 07/01/2010 Rates Fringes Sheet metal worker (Including HVAC Duct and System . Installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.37 9.96 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUTX20OS-010 03/24/2005 Rates Fringes Asbestos Abatement Worker (Ceilings, Floors, & wails Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 14.00 0.00 BRICKLAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 18.00 0.00 hq://frwebgate.access.gPo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.c i?dbname=Davis-Bac ' — g on&docid Tx:2010... 11/3/2010 Page j ot'5 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER. . .$ 12.83 0.00 DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER. . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.13 1.01 .......:....:.. DRYWALL HANGER, Includes j Metal Stud Installation. . . . . . . . . .$ 12.96 1.59 5 Formbuilder/Formsetter. . . . . . . . . . .$ 11.82 0.00 GLAZIER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 14.92 2.78• INSULATOR -BAT'T AND FOAM. . . . . . . . .$ 10.00 0.00 Ironworkers: Reinforcing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.06 0.00 Structural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15.68 0.00 Laborers: Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.29 0.00 Mason Tender Brick. . . . . . . . . .$ 10.13 0.00 Mason Tender Cement. . . . . . . . .$ 9.86 0.00 Pipelayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.35 0.00 Plaster Tender. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.90 2.51 LATHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 16.90 3.61 Painter (Brush, Roller, and Spray) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 11.17 0.00 Pipefitters (Excluding HVAC Pipe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 19.20 8.23 POWER EQUIPH[ENT OPERATOR: Asphalt Paver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 13.50 0.25 Backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.54 0.00 Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 17.95 3.56 Forklift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15.46 5.15 Slab & Wall Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15.54 3.83 ROOFER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 11.51 0.57 TILE FINISHER. , . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 0.43 TILE SETTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . .$ 15.70 1.09 TRUCK DRIVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.78 1.57 ..--------------------------------------------------------------- WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental. Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29 CFR 5.5(a) (1) (ii) ) . ---------------------------------------------------------------- http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/ etdoc.c i?dbname=Da ' ' g g vis-Bacon�docid=TX2010... 11/3/2010 Page 4 of 5 In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be prevailing. -- -----------------------------.0----------------------------- WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS 1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be: * an existing published wage determination * a survey underlying a wage determination setting g forth a * a Wage and Hour Division letter position on a wage determination matter * a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office , for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, thenthe in 2.) and � process described 3.) should be followed. With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to: Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from ' the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7) . Write to: Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 http://frwebgate.access. o. ov/c '- ' gp g gi bun/getdoc.cgi?dbname=Davis-Bacon&docid=T 20I 0... 11/3/20 10 Page 5 ot,5 The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that th e requestor considers relevant to the issue. 3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board) . Write to: Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. END OF GENERAL DECISION hq://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/egi-bin/ etdoc.c i?db • — g g name-=Davis-Bacon&doc�d—TX2010... 11/3/20I 0 r dge 1 of S GENERAL DECISION: TX20100052 08/13/2010 TX52 Date: August 13, 2010 General Decision Number: TX20100052 08/13/2010 Superseded General Decision Number: TX20080052 State: Texas Construction Type: Heavy County: Harris County in Texas. HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Including Water and Sewer Lines (Does Not Include Flood Control) . Modification Number Publication Date 0 03/12/2010 1 08/13/2010 * SFTX0669-001 04/01/2010 Rates Fringes SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers) . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.40 15.85 ---------------------------------------------------------------- , SUTX2005-019 08/16/2005 Rates Fringes CARPENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 14.04 0.00 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER. . .$ 12.50 1.17 ELECTRICIAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so * *$ 17.00 0.04 Formbuilder/Formsetter. . . . . . . . . . .$ 13.84 1.17 IRONWORKER, REINFORCING. . . . . . . . . .$ 11.28 0.00 Laborers: Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.94 0.00 Landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.35 0.00 Mason Tender Cement. . . . . . , . .$ 9.94 0.00 Pipelayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . .$ 10.14 0.00 PIPEFITTER. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 17.00 0.04 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 13.47 0.00 Bulldozer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.58 0.00 Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15.33 0.57 Excavator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 16.37 0.00 Front End Loader. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.16 0.00 Grader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.20- 1.48 Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15.00 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.02 1.02 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.c i?dbname=Davi - ' = g s Bacon�doc�d TX20I0... 9/24/2010 0 TOZ/VZ/6 "'OIOZXL=P!Oop:yuoopg-siAll(j=oumugpL!go-ooploB/u!q-!So/AoS•oda•ssaoog•aIu o • OTZOZ 0a 'uogsuTgsEM 'M'rt 'anueAv uOT4n4TI8uO0 OOZ aogeq go 4uaw4aedaa -son 2OIE21 s TUTWPV anOH We a6aM 04 94TaM {L IzRd HJ0 6 Z PUV 8'T 42ad 2id0 6 Z aaS) aOgPZIBTUTwPV anoH puE OBVM ORI tu"; UOT4VZOPTsuo382 pine MOTAa,z isanbea uvo (uoT40E aqj Aq p94099;E asogj) Agard pajsaaa:JuT uE uag4 'saA sT ('T uT UOTIsarib aqq of ataMeuE aqq 3I (•Z OTZOZ 0a 'uo46UTgsVM •M•H 'anueAV uOTgngTqsuoo OOZ aogEZ go WaWIxedaa -son UOTsTATa 2nOH pua 96em suOTIEuTuLTa4aa 96em uoTgonajsuo0 ;o gotmag =o4 OgTaM •suoT4VUTuuajaa a6VM uoTIott.zlsuo0 go goue.zg aq4 g4TM aq PTnogs 40E4uO0 TETITUT 'aaraq pagT,zasap ssaooad Two; aq4 log adTa 49A IOU 2944aw aaggO AuE 04 PZvSQz g4TM ('Z uT pa izosaP ssaooad aq� ua 'POAOTTO; aq pTnogs E puV gq 'Aao4oE;sT4es IOU sT TET4TuT sTgI w0a; asuodsaa aqq ;I •waac5o,zd �aAz �o94uoo t1s uoLLau--sTAEQ aqq ao; AITTTgTsuodsea aAaq saoT;;O TauOT6aH asOgI asnEoaq pa4onpuoo sEM AaAzns aq4 gDTgm uT VOZV 944 log 90T3;0 TVUOT6921 anoH pua QSVM aq4 gITM aq pTnogs 'eAatune 30 saTxpmns .zog sgsanbaa buTpnTOuT '40v4UO0 TETITUT 10294lEw p91ETa.z AaAzns uo 6uTTnz (0422 puE uOT4EoT;T88ET0 TEuOT4Tppv) aouEuuo;uoo E .za44auu uoTIpuTu�.za4ap a6aM E uo uoT�Tsod E q��o� buT44as 20449T UOTeTATa .znoH puE a6aly 8 uoT�EuTuua�ap 06EM E buTATaepun AaAzns E uOTREuTuua4ap abEM pagsTTgnd BUT48TXO uE :aq uEo sTq�, c,�a��aui aq4 uT UOTsToap TET4TuT up uaaq aaagq sEH (•T SS300ud SON dd`d NOI VRI1n HEnaa $OKM ---------------------------------------------------------------- '6uT T TEAajd aq oa pauTu2948P uaaq anEq sagea asouM BUOTun aIsoTpUT suoTgaubTsap aeggo •sa4E.z IT;auaq a6uTz; puE abEM pauTVe aego ATanT�oaTToo 408139a IOU Op A9T;TIu9pT GRI 29PUn p94sTT sa4vl 4EgI suEaw uOT:jEu6Tsap anSu aqq 'aAogE 6uT48TT 044 uI -------------------------r r•—•.���w•►w w w w -�!w-w w---r��-•w r��r • ( (TT) (T) (E) S'S U06Z) sasnETo -4oraquoo epaepuE:4e aOgET aq4 uT papTAoad sE ATuO p.zaME aa:4ja pappE aq AEw pa1sTT suoT4EOTJTssETo aqq 3o adoOs aqq uTu4iM papnToui 4ou XaOM aOJ papaau 8uoT4E0TJTssETO P91sTTun •TE4uaPTouT sT BUTpj9M uoTgM Oq UOTIvaedo buTw.zo;.zad q�:E.zO .zo3 PagT208ald 94VJ aAT90QH - SHHarIZM --------------.-------------------- 57IO7QSVT rage s or j The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested partyls position and by any information (wage 3 payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue. 3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board) . Write to: Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. END OF GENERAL, DECISION hq://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/ etdoc.c i?dbname=D 'g g av�s-Bacon&docid=TX2O10... 9/24I2010 rage i or GENERAL DECISION: TX20100080 03/12/2010 TX80 Date: March 12, 2010 General Decision Number: TX20100080 03/12/2010 Superseded General Decision Number: TX20080080 State: Texas Construction Type: Heavy Counties: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller and Wharton Counties in Texas. BR.AZORIA, FORT BEND, GALVESTON, HARRIS, MONTOGOMERY, AND WALLER COUNTIES: FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS ONLY, (Does not Include any Water & Sewer Line work; Sewage Collection and Disposal Lines; Sewers (Sanitary Storm, etc.) , or Shoreline Maintenance Water Mains and Water Supply Lines) . MATAGORDA & WHARTON COUNTIES ONLY: FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER ,AND SEWER LINES, including: Breakwaters, Channels, Channel Cut-offs, Dikes, Drainage Projects, Flood Control Projects, Irrigation Projects, Jetties, Land Drainage (not incidental to other construction) , Land Leveling (not incidental to other construction) , Land Reclamation, Levees, Pipelines, Ponds, Pumping Stations (prefabricated drop- in not building) , Revetments, Sewage Collection and Disposal Lines, Sewers (Sanitary, Storm, etc.) , Shoreline Maintenance Water Mains and Water Supply Lines (not incidental to building) . Modification Number Publication Date 0 03/12/2010 * SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 Rates Fringes ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.47 Asphalt Paving Machine. . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.05 Asphalt Raker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.28 Asphalt Shoveler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.45 Batching Plant Weigher. . . . . . . . . . .$ 11..11 Broom or Sweeper Operator. . . . . . . .$ 8.01 Bulldozer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.91 CARPENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.35 Concrete Curbing Mach. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.80 Concrete Finisher-Paving. . . . . . . . .$ 9.87 r http://frwebgate.access.gpa.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.c i?dbname=Davis-Bacon = g &docxd TX2010... 9/24/2010 rage or:) Concrete Finisher-Structures. . . . .$ 9.86 Concrete Finishing Machine. . . . . . .$ 11.79 Concrete Joint Sealer. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.50 Concrete Paving Float. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.30 Concrete Paving Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.01 Concrete Paving Spreader. . . . . . . . .$ 9.32 Concrete Rubber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.00 Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel. . . . . . . .$ 11.35 Crusher or Screening Plant .'( Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 11.00 ELECTRICIAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 16.15 Flagger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.25 Form Builder (Structures) . . . . . . . .$ 9.96 Form Liner - Paving & Curb. . . . . . .$ 9.03 . Form Setter (PAVING/CURB) . . . . . . . .$ 8.86 Form Setter-Structures. . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.05 Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.59 Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.73 Front End Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.29 Labor Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.45 Laborer-Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.53 Linepersoxi. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.50 MANHOLE BUILDER (Brick) . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.49 MECHANIC. . . . . . . $ 11 38 Milling Machine Operator. . . . . . . . .$ 10.43 Mixer. . . . . . . . . . $ 7.94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor Grader FIN£ GRADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 11.11 Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.67 Oiler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.56 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/ etdoc.c i?dbn — g g ame---Davls-Bacon&docid—Tx:2010... 9/24/2010 Page 3 of 5 Painter-Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 14.00 Pavement Marking Machine. . . . . . . . .$ 7.45 Piledriver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .$ 10.96 Pipe layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.49 Reinforcing Steel Setter Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.50 Reinforcing Steel Setter Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12.47 Roller, Pneumatic, Self Propelled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.96 Roller, Steel Wheel Other Flatwheel or Tamping. . . . oteeeoee ,$ 7.61 Roller, Steel Wheel Plant Mix Pavements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.25 Scraper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.69 Servicer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.51 SIGN ERECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.06 Sign Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7.45 S lipform Machine Operator. . . . . . . .$ 9.20 Spreader Box Operator. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.08 Steelworker Structural. .. . . . . . . . .$ 10.35 Tractor-Crawler Type. . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.12 Tractor-Pneumatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.99 Traveling Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9.35 Trenching Machine, Heavy. . . . . . . . .$ 13.56 Trenching Machine, Light. . . . . . . . .$ 10.50 Truck Driver Lowboy Float. . . . . . . .$ 11.29 Truck Driver Single Axle Heavy. . .$ 8.76 Truck Driver Single Axle, Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.15 Truck Driver Tandem Axle Semi-Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8.00 Wagon Drill, Boring Machine. . . . . .$ 10.15 WELDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.43 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.c i?dbna ne=DaviS.Ba _ g con&docld 7X2010... 9/24/2010 rage 4 of Work Zone Barricade. . . . . . . . . ... . . .$ 7.45 --------------------------------------------------------------_- WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing 9 operation to which welding is incidental. .-j���.�.-jr ram•.-r r.�..-i��.�-� rrr.r.-�.r.�w'- Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (ar (1) (ii)) . ---------------------- ----------------------------------------- In the listing above, the 11SU" designation means that rates listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. other designations indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be prevailing. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS 1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can' be: * an existing published wage determination * a. survey underlying a wage determination * a Wage and Hour Division letter setting' forth a position on a wage determination matter a conformance (additional classification and rate) ru ling On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have 'responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed. With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to: Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour ' g r Administrator (See 29 CPR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7) . Write to: Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. http://frwebgate.access.DO.govkgi-bin/ etdoc.c i?dbname=D a g g vxs-Bacon&docid=Tx:2010... 9/24/2010 Page of S Washington, DC 20210 The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party,s position and by any information e payment data (wage project description, area practice material, etc. ) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue. 3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board) . Write to: Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. �••��r.-+r..+in.Z-�"�'�r�a1i��..'r.'r.:.�w.�j wi..Zi�.tr.�..�.�rrr.'r..�....~r��.�.tr�..S.�r�w'...�...�'�.Z.�..mow.Z.'r��S.�}�r�.�'i��..�i��w.�..�...�'i."r END OF GENERAL DECISION http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/ etdoc.c i?dbname= • g g Dav1s-Bacon&doc�d=TX2010... 9/24/2010 EXHIBIT "B" Artlele B-1 Worker's'Compensation Insurance Coverage. A. Definitions: Certificate of coverage (certificate)--A copy of a certificate of insurance,a certificate of authority to self- insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement(TWCC•81. TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory worms' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project. Duration of the project--includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the- CONTRACTORWperson's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the goven,rr mW entity. Persons providing services on the project(subcontractor it,406.0%)--includes all persons or entities perfomu'rig all or part of the services the CONTRACTOR has undertaken to perform an the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the CONTRACTOR and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, i ant contractors. subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owne"Perstora, an of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. Services include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor transportation, or other services related to a project. Services do not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. B. 'fie CONTRACTOR shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agmrnents, which meets the st4tutory requirements of Texas Labor Code„ Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the CONTRACTOR providing prices on the project,foe the duration of the project. C. The CONTRACTOR must provide a certificate of covcrsge to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract. D. If the coverage period shown on the CONTRACTOR'S current certificate of covers e ends duringthe duration of the ro' S , P .1�•�CONTRACTOR must,prior to the end of the coverage period, Bile a new certificate of coverage with the govcrnnwntal entity showing that coverage has been . E. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental entity: (1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on rile certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project;and (2) no later than seven days after receipt by the CONTRACTOR, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage nod shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the Project. F. The CONTRACTOR shell retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. G. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,within 10 days after the CONTRACTOR knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project.. H. The CONTRACTOR shalt post on each project site a notice,in the tm form and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered,and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. I. The CONTRACTOR shalt contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project,to: (1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classiftc Won codes and payroll amounts nts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code. Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the Project: (2) provide to the CONTRACTOR,prior to that person beginning work on the project,a certiftcate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (3) provide to the CONTRACTOR,prior to the end of the coverage period,a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage,if the coverage period shown on the current certitlicate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; 2 ""UW 64212"1 (4) obtain from each other person with whore it contracts,and provide to the CONTRACTOR: (a) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project;and (b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (5) retain all acquired certirmates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year dwreafter. (6) notify the govet=metttrtl entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,within 10 days after the person knew or should have known,of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person pruming services on the project;and (7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts. to perform as - required by Paragraphs (1)-(7) with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the perm for whom they are providing services. 1. By signing this contract or providingor causing to be provided a certifica o S Pro to f coverage, the CONTRACTOR is repmsenting m the governmental entity that all employees of the CONTRA R who will provide services on the project will be covered by worker' compensation coverage for the duration of the project,that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage wellients will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a Self- insured,with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading Information may subject the CONTRACTOR to administrative penalties. crimirml penahies,civil penalties,or other civil actions. K. The CONTRACTOWs failure to comply with any of these provisions Is a breach of contract by the CONTRACTOR which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the CONTRACTOR dace not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity. 3 vN.e.a ai�=a: Article B-Z Required Notice. The CONTRACTOR shall post a notice on each project site Wormingall persons providing services on the t that the arc Proms y required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current cove Y Y rage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisf other stir y g requirements unposed by the Act or other commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 point normal t shall be in both English and Spanish �' and g pa sh and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text provided b the commission on nonce,without an a Y the sample y additional words or changes: REQUIRED WORKERS'COMPENSATION COVERAGE The law requires that each person working on this site or on providinga vices related to this constructi s Pmject must be coveted by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or deliveringu' nt or rna� or providing labor or � � P $ transportation or other service related to the Project,regardless of the identity of their employer or status as an ern to . P Y� Call the Texas Workeof Compensation Commission at S l 2-446,3789 to mcei ve information on the legal requirement for cov � � em8c to vedfy whether your employer has provided the required coverage,or to report an employees failure to --ride cove o. i Article 8 Required Contract Provisfon, The CONTRACTOR shall include in all contracts to provide service on •� the project the following S By signing this contract or providing or causingto be provided a certificate P of coverage, the person signing this contract is representingto the governmental entitythat all employees ees g l P y of the perst signing this contract who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers'compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on reporting classification codes and payroll P port�aS of • p yro amounts,and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a se - If insurrd, with the commissions Division of Self-insurance Regulation. Provi ding false orsl leading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties, criminal !ties civil • • � lttes, P penalties,or other civil actions. 4 e�ee.e H:qua Article B 4 Applicability. 1. The coverage requirement in this Exhibit"B"does not apply to sole proprietors,partnem and cow officers who meet the requirements of the Act, 406.097(c�and who are explicitly excluded five covemge in nce with the M4,,406.097(a) (as added by House Bill 1099, 74th legislature, 1995,01.20). This subsection applies only to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate executive officers who are excluded firom coverage In an Insurance policy or certificate of authority to self insure that Is delivered, issued for delivery,or renewed on or after January 1, 1996, If. The coverage mquiremant In this Exhibh"B"does not apply to motor carriers who are required pursuant to Tun Civil Statutes, Article 6675e, to register with the Texas Department of Transportation and who provide accidental! insurance coverage pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes,Article 667Rc 4(D. S THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK