Item 6 - Award of Contract to Nu Line Technologies, LLC, for Annual Repair Project; Bid No. 23-001August 2, 2022, Item #6AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: August 2, 2022 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Robert Manis, Director of Development Services -/,AA Jeff Beers, Special Projects Engineer !f;? (858) 668-4624 or jbeers@poway.org CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Award of Contract to Nu Line Technologies, LLC, for the FY 2022-23 CMP Annual Repair Project; Bid No. 23-001 Summary: This action will award a construction contract for the FY 2022-23 CMP Annual Repair project. The project includes repairing and placing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining wi~hin existing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) in various locations. Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council award the contract for the FY 2022-23 CMP Annual Repair project to Nu Line Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $82,679.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract (Attachment A). Discussion: The FY 2022-23 CMP Annual Repair project is an annual Capital Improvement Program project. Storm drain piping that has outlived its useful life is reviewed and included in the annual program based on the severity of the pipe deterioration. This year's project includes five locations: Otis Place, Sam-0-Reno, Springvale Street, Taunt Road, and Utopia Road. The contract time for this project is 20 working days with an engineer's estimate of $300,000. The engineer's estimate was developed by using historical bid data from previous projects. Bids were opened on July 11, 2022. The following three bids were received: Company Total Bid Amount Nu Line Technologies, LLC $82,679.00 Sancon Technologies, Inc. $329,326.00 lnsituform Technologies, Inc. $358,562.00 1 of 10
August 2, 2022, Item #6Due to the large pricing difference in the received bids, staff contacted the lowest bidder, Nu Line Technologies LLC, (Nu Line), to understand the reason for the difference in pricing and to investigate if there was any error in their bid. Nu Line admitted to an error in one repeated line of work and indicated that most of the work in that line item was covered in other items of work. While acknowledging the error, Nu Line indicated they would keep the bid unit price as submitted and they wished to proceed with the project. Staff also compared the unit prices in the bid to a recent contract Nu Line completed as a sub-contractor. The findings of that review are the unit prices for similar work for the other project, were in fact close to the unit cost in the received bid. After review of the bidding documents and discussions with Nu Line, staff finds the bid documents to be responsive and Nu Line Technologies assured staff the project could be completed as specified in their bid. Environmental Review: The proposed CMP rehabilitation of existing storm drainage pipes with the 2022-2023 CMP Annual Repair project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines, in that the project involves maintenance of an existing drainage system with no expansion of use. Fiscal Impact: There is sufficient funding available in the FY 2022-23 CMP Annual Repair project account (DR001) to award the contract. Public Notification: None. Attachments: A. Contract Reviewed/ Approved By: WendYerman Assistant City Manager 2 of 10 Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney Approved By: Ch is Ha · e City Manager
August 2, 2022, Item #6SECTION 8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CITY OF POWAY FY 2022-23 CMP ANNUAL REPAIR This Contract made and entered into this 3rd day of August, 2022, by and between City of Poway, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "City" and Nu Line Technologies, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor." The City and the Contractor, for the consideration hereinafter named, mutually agree as follows: 1. The complete Contract includes all of the Contract Documents, which are 2. 3. 3 of 10 incorporated herein by this reference, and include: a. This Contract b. Contract Addenda c. Contract Change Orders d. Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Requirements and Conditions e. Contract Specifications f. Contract Plans g. General Condition h. Special Conditions i. Standard Specification for Public Works, most current edition The Contract Documents are complementary, and that which is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. Contractor shall provide and furnish all labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utility and transportation services required for the following work of improvement: This project includes the rehabilitation of existing corrugated metal drainage pipes (CMPs) with the cured-in-place (CIPP) trench less lining process. Lining will include approximately 940 total linear feet of existing pipe. The work will include, but is not limited to, the following: cleaning storm drain pipes and structures, closed circuit television (CCTV) pipe inspection and video work, CIPP trench less lining, traffic control and all related and necessary work as defined in the contract documents. ATTACHMENT A 1
August 2, 2022, Item #64. Contractor agrees to perform all the said work and furnish all the said materials at his own cost and expense that are necessary to construct and complete in strict conformance with Contract Documents and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the work hereinafter set forth in accordance with the Contract adopted by the City Council. 5. City agrees to pay and Contractor agrees to accept in full payment for performance of this work of improvement as described, the stipulated sum of $82,679.00 the "Contract Price." 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 4 of 10 City agrees to make progress payments and final payment in accordance with the method set forth in the Special Provisions. Contractor agrees to commence construction of the work provided for herein within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, and to continue diligently in strict conformance with Contract Documents and without interruption, and to complete the construction thereof within 20 Working Days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Time is of the essence of this Contract, and it is agreed that it would be impracticable or extremely difficult to ascertain the extent of actual loss or damage which the City will sustain by reason of any delay in the performance of this Contract. It is, therefore, agreed that Contractor will pay as liquidated damages to the City the following sum of $500.00 per Calendar Day, for each and every Calendar Days delay in finishing the Work in excess of the number of Working Days prescribed above. If liquidated damages are not paid, as assessed by the City, the City may deduct the amount thereof from any money due or that may become due the Contractor under this Contract in addition to any other remedy available to City. By executing this Contract, Contractor agrees that the amount of liquidated damages is reasonable and shall not constitute a penalty. In accordance with State of California Senate Bill No. 854, Contractor will maintain and will require all subcontractors to maintain valid and current Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Public Works Contractor registration during the term of this project. Contractor shall notify the City in writing immediately, and in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours, after receiving any information that Contractor's or any of its Subcontractor's DIR registration status has been suspended, revoked, expired, or otherwise changed. Contractor will pay, and will require all subcontractors to pay, all employees on said Contract a salary or wage at least equal to the prevailing salary or wage established for such work as set forth in the wage determinations and wage standards applicable to this work, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Poway. Federal prevailing wage rates apply for federally funded projects. Travel and subsistence pay shall be paid in accordance with Labor Code§ 1773.1. Contractor shall be subject to the penalties in accordance with Labor Code of § 1775 for each worker paid (either by him or by any subcontractors under him) less than the prevailing rate described above on the work provided for in this Contract. 2
August 2, 2022, Item #611. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with Labor Code § 1810 and § 1811 which stipulates that eight hours of labor constitutes a legal day's work, and§ 1812 which stipulates that the Contractor and subcontractors shall keep an accurate record showing the name of and actual hours worked each calendar day and each calendar week by each worker employed by him in connection with the work performed under the terms of the Contract. Failure to comply with these sections of the Labor Code will subject the Contractor to penalty and forfeiture provisions of the Labor Code§ 1813. 12. Contractor will comply with the provisions of Labor Code § 1777 .5 pertaining to the employment of apprentices to the extent applicable to this Contract. 13. Contractor, by executing this Contract, hereby certifies: "I am aware of and will comply with the Labor Code § 3700 by securing payment for and maintaining in full force and effect for the duration of the contract, complete Workers' Compensation Insurance, and shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City before execution of the Contract. The City, its officers, or employees, will not be responsible for any claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of the Contractor to comply with this paragraph." Contractor further agrees to require all subcontractors to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. 14. Contractor shall, concurrent with the execution of this Contract, furnish two bonds approved by the City, one in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract Price, to guarantee the faithful performance of the work ("Performance Bond"), and one in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract Price to guarantee payment of all claims for labor and materials furnished ("Payment Bond"). This Contract shall not become effective until such bonds are supplied to and approved by the City. 15. a. Contractor shall procure and maintain at its own expense, until completion of performance, commercial general liability insurance of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, death, loss or damage resulting from the wrongful or negligent acts by the Contractor or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers and agents and independent contractors. Contractor shall provide insurance on an occurrence, not claims-made basis. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that, for purposes of clarification with the intention of avoiding gaps in coverage with any umbrella or excess insurance, personal and advertising injury coverage shall be triggered by an "offense" while bodily injury and property damage coverage shall be triggered by an "occurrence" during the policy period. b. Contractor shall further procure and maintain at its own expense, until completion of performance, commercial vehicle liability insurance covering personal injury and property damage, of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the 5 of 10 3
August 2, 2022, Item #66 of 10 aggregate, covering any vehicle utilized by Contractor or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers and agents and independent contractors in performing the services required by this Agreement. c. Contractor shall further procure and maintain at its expense, until completion of performance, workers' compensation insurance providing coverage as required by the California State Workers' Compensation Law. If any class of employees employed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement is not protected by the California State Workers' Compensation Law, Contractor shall provide adequate insurance for the protection of such employees to the satisfaction of the City. This provision shall not apply if Contractor has no employees performing work under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to waive its statutory immunity under any worker's compensation or similar statute, as respecting the City, and to require any and all subcontractors and any other person or entity involved with the Project to do the same. Worker's Compensation Insurance: o Contractor has no employees and is exempt from workers' compensation requirements. o Contractor carries workers' compensation insurance for all employees. d. All policies required by this section shall be secured from insurers authorized to do business in the State of California with an "A" policyholder's rating or better and a financial rating of at least Class VII, in accordance with the current Best's Ratings. e. Contractor agrees to require that all parties, including but not limited to subcontractors, architects, engineers or others with whom Contractor enters into contracts or whom Contractor hires or retains pursuant to or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement, provide the insurance coverage required herein, at minimum, and, except for worker's compensation coverage, name as additional insureds the parties to this Agreement. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section. f. In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the completion of all obligations and requirements of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to maintain all coverages required herein until the City provides written authorization to terminate the coverages following the City's review and determination that all liability posed under this Agreement as to the party providing insurance has been eliminated. g. Contractor agrees and acknowledges that if it fails to obtain all of the insurance required in this Agreement in accordance with the requirements herein, or to obtain and ensure that the coverage required herein is maintained by any subcontractors or others involved in any way with the Project, Contractor shall be responsible for any losses, claims, suits, damages, defense obligations, or liability of any kind or nature attributable to the City, and/or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors, that result from such failure by Contractor. 4
August 2, 2022, Item #616. a. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to the City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times until completion of performance and acceptance by the City. b. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in any required insurance policies or any subsequent endorsements attached thereto, the commercial general liability and commercial vehicle liability policies shall bear endorsements whereby it is provided that the City, and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors are named as additional insureds. Additional insureds shall be entitled to the full benefit of all insurance policies in the same manner and to the same extent as any other insureds and there shall be no limitation to the benefits conferred upon them other than policy limits to coverages. c. Contractor shall require the carriers of all required insurance policies to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors. d. Each policy required herein must be endorsed to provide that the policy shall not be cancelled in coverage or limits (except by paid claims) unless the insurer has provided the City with 30 days prior written notice of cancellation. Contractor agrees to provide the City with 30 days written notice prior to any non-renewal or reduction in coverage or limits. e. All insurance policies required to be provided by Contractor or any other party must be endorsed to provide that the policies shall apply on a primary and noncontributing basis in relation to any insurance or self-insurance, primary or excess, maintained or available to the City, and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, agents and independent contractors. 17. a. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, 18. 7 of 10 officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damage, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith) to the extent actually caused by the negligence of Contractor, Contractor's employees, subcontractors or independent contractors except for any such claim arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or its officers, agents, employees or volunteers. b. The City does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may have against Contractor under this Section because of the acceptance by the City, or the deposit with the City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The hold harmless, indemnification and duty to defend provisions of this Section shall apply regardless of whether or not said insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, action, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense described herein. Any amendments to any of the Contract Documents, including but not limited to Contract Change Orders, must be in writing executed by the Contractor and the City. Any time an approval, time extension, or consent of the City is required under 5
August 2, 2022, Item #6the Contract Documents, such approval, extension, or consent must be in writing in order to be effective. 19. The Contract Documents contain all of the agreements and understandings of the parties and all previous understandings, negotiations, and contracts are integrated into and superseded by this Contract. 20. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Contract shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Contract which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder. 21. The persons executing this Contract on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Contract on behalf of said parties and that, by so executing this Contract, the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Contract. 22. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns. 23. In performing its obligations and duties under this Contract, each party shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, rules, standards and ordinances. 24. This Contract may be executed by the parties in counterparts, which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect as if all of the parties had executed the same instrument. 25. After completion of the work contemplated by this Contract, Contractor shall file with the City Manager an affidavit stating that all workers and persons employed, all firms supplying materials, and all subcontractors upon the project have been paid in full, and that there are no claims outstanding against the project for either labor or materials, except certain items, if any, to be set forth in an affidavit covering disputed claims or items in connection with a Stop Notice that has been filed under the provision of the laws of the State of California. 26. All work shall be subject to inspection and testing by City and its authorized representatives during manufacture and construction and all other times and places, including, without limitation, the plans of Contractor and any of its suppliers. Contractor shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of inspectors. All inspections and tests shall be performed in such manner as to not unduly delay the work. The Work shall be subject to final inspection and acceptance notwithstanding any payments or other prior inspections. Such final inspection shall be made within a reasonable time after completion of the work. 27. Whenever Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of the Contract, Contractor shall immediately give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect thereto, to City. 8 of 10 6
August 2, 2022, Item #628. Contractor agrees to contact the appropriate regional notification center in accordance with Government Code Section 4216.2. 29. Contractor shall submit its detailed plan for worker protection during the excavation of trenches required by the scope of the work in accordance with Labor Code Section 6705. 30. a. Contractor shall, without disturbing the condition, notify City, in writing, as soon as Contractor, or any of Contractor's subcontractors, agents, or employees have knowledge and reporting is possible, of the discovery of any of the following conditions: i. The presence of any material that Contractor believes is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code: ii. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated in the specifications: or iii. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially for those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in this Contract. b. Pending a determination by City of appropriate action to be taken, Contractor shall provide security measures (e.g., fences) adequate to prevent the hazardous waste or physical conditions from causing bodily injury to any person. c. City shall promptly investigate the reported conditions. If City, through and in the exercise of its sole discretion, determines that the conditions do materially differ or do involve hazardous waste, and will cause a decrease or increase in Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, then City shall issue a change order. d. In the event of a dispute between City and Contractor as to whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date, and shall proceed with all work to be performed under the contract. Contractor shall retain any and all rights that pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the parties. 31. This Contract is to be governed by the laws of the State of California. 32. All work shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the City. Contractor shall promptly make all needed repairs arising out of defective materials, workmanship, and equipment. City is hereby authorized to make such repairs if within ten (10) days after giving written notice to Contractor, or its agent} Contractor should fail to make or undertake with due diligence the aforesaid repairs; provided, however, that in case of an emergency, where, in the opinion of City, delay would cause serious loss or damage, repairs may be made without notice being sent to Contractor, and Contractor shall pay the costs thereof. 9 of 10 7
August 2, 2022, Item #6IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Contractor and the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney have caused the names of said parties to be affixed hereto, the day and year first above written. Contractor's Name: Print Name of Construction Company By: -----------Signature Print Name Contractor information: Address for Notices and Payments Telephone Number: ______ _ Email: ___________ _ ATTEST: Carrie Gallagher, CMG, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP Alan Fenstermacher, City Attorney 10 of 10 CITY OF POWAY a Municipal Corporation Chris Hazeltine, City Manager 8