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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVeracity Excavating, LLC - FY19 Levee Tree Clearing Cont 968 - 12/17/2018 FORM OF CONTRACT CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF F.Y. 2019 LEVEE TREE CLEARING CEDAR RIVER CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA CONTRACT NO. 968 This contract made and entered into this day of ce n,';,:,, , 20 16, by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as City), and VERACITY EXCAVATING. LLC of La Porte City, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as Contractor), WITNESSETH: PAR. 1 Contractor agrees to build and construct the F.Y. 2019 LEVEE TREE CLEARING CEDAR RIVER, Contract No. 968, and furnish all necessary tools, equipment, materials, and labor necessary to do all the work called for in the plans and specifications in a workmanshiplike manner and for the prices set forth in Contractor's proposal, which was accepted by the City, and which is understood and agreed to be a part of this contract. PAR. 2 It is understood and agreed that the resolution adopted by the City Council ordering the construction of the improvement, the Notice to Contractors as published, the Instruction to Bidders, . the Form of Proposal, the Construction and Maintenance Bonds, the Council Proceedings relating to this matter, and the Plans and Specifications shall all be considered as forming a part of the contract the same as though they were each set out in said contract. PAR. 3 The Contractor agrees to furnish at its own cost and expense, all necessary materials and labor for said work and to construct said improvements in a thorough, substantial, and workmanlike manner, and in strict accordance with the requirements of this contract, and of the plans and specifications made a part hereof by reference, and to the satisfaction and approval of the City and its engineer. PAR. 4 The Contractor agrees to perform said work and install said improvements on the terms set out in bid or proposal to the City which has been accepted by the City and which is by reference made a part of this contract. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGES PAR. 5 The Contractor agrees to commence said work within ten (10) working days after receipt of"Notice to Proceed" and complete it on or before March 31, 2019 for tree cutting activities May 10, 2019 for seeding activities unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the Council of the City. PAR. 6 Should the Contractor fail to complete said improvements in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract, or the plans and specifications therefor promptly by the date herein specified, the City may pay such additional sums as it may be required to pay by reason of the failure of said contractor and deduct any and all such sums from any amount then due the Contractor. PAR. 7 The Contractor agrees to comply with and obey all ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, relating to the obstruction of streets and alleys, keeping open passage ways for water, traffic, and protecting any excavations in any street or alley, and maintaining proper and sufficient barricades with lights and signals during all hours of darkness, to see that the backfilling is properly done, and agrees to keep the City whole and defend any and all suits that may be brought against the City by reason of any injuries that may be sustained by any person or property allegedly caused by the Contractor, or his agents, while work is done pursuant to this agreement. PAR. 8 The Contractor agrees that in the event a law suit is brought against the City for damages allegedly sustained by reason of any act, omission or negligence of the Contractor or its agents, or on account of any injuries allegedly sustained by reason of any obstruction, hole, depression or barrier placed or dug by the defendant or its agents, in the doing of the work herein contracted for, that it will defend said suit and save the City harmless therein, and in case judgment is rendered against the City, the Contractor agrees to pay the same promptly. The Contractor agrees to carry public liability insurance in a solvent company in a sufficient amount to protect the City and those who use the streets of the City. PAR. 9 The City shall have the right to appoint one or more construction reviewers who shall review the progress of the work in detail; also, to make any test or any material to be used in such work. No material shall be used in any work until the same has first been approved by the construction reviewer. Such construction reviewer shall have full authority to pass judgment upon all materials and upon the manner of doing the work, and their judgment on rejecting any materials, substance, or manner of work shall be final unless it is revoked or modified by the City Engineer. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 2 OF 5 PAGES PAR. 10 Any material, which has been rejected by the construction reviewer, shall be at once removed from the line of work and shall not be again taken thereon or placed with the material proposed to be used without the written consent of the City Engineer. PAR. 11 The Contractor shall maintain no cause of action against the City on account of delays and prosecution of work, but if said work is delayed by the City, the Contractor shall have such extra time for completion of the job as was lost by reason of the delay caused by the City. PAR. 12 The Contractor agrees to pay punctually all just claims of labor, material, men, or subcontractors who shall perform labor or furnish materials entering into this improvement. It is agreed that the City need not pay the Contractor until all such claims are paid by the Contractor. It is agreed that the City shall not be liable for said labor, material, or men under this contract. PAR. 13 The Contractor agrees to furnish the City, simultaneously with this contract, a bond on a form to be provided by the City in the amount provided by law as stated in the Notice to Bidders, which shall be for the benefit of the City, and any and all persons injured by the breach of any of the terms of this contract. Said bond shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be subject to the approval of the City Council, and is by reference made a part of this contract. PAR. 14 The Contractor agrees that should it abandon work under this contract or cease the prosecution thereof for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days without reasonable cause, and should it fail to proceed with said work within ten (10) days after a notice to continue or carry it on has been mailed to it at the address given herein by the City, or after such notice has been served on it, then the City may proceed to complete said work, using any material, tools, or machinery found along said line of work, doing the work either by contract or as it may elect, and the Contractor and the sureties on its bond shall be liable to the City for the costs and expenses so paid out. Said costs shall be retained by the City from any compensation due, or to become due the Contractor, and may be recovered by the City in an action upon Contractor's bond. PAR. 15 In consideration of the full compliance on the part of the Contractor with all the provisions, stipulations, and conditions hereof, or contained in the various instruments made a part of this contract by reference, and upon completion and acceptance of said work, the City agrees to pay to the Contractor, in the manner set out in the Notice to Contractors, the amount of money due the Contractor for work performed and accepted, at the unit prices set out in the Contractor's proposal, which has been accepted by the City. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 3 OF 5 PAGES PAR. 16 The total amount of the contract, based on the Engineer's estimates of quantities and the Contractor's unit bid prices, and for which 100% surety bond is required is $195,485.00. PAR. 17 After the completion of said work, the Contractor agrees to remove all debris and clean up said streets, and to save the City harmless from any damage allegedly resulting from a failure to clean up and remove the debris or put the street back in a proper condition for travel. PAR. 18 This contract is not divisible, but in the event of a conflict between this contract and the various instruments incorporated by reference, this contract shall govern. PAR. 19 Before the Contractor shall be entitled to receive final payment for work done under this contract, it shall execute and file a bond in the penal sum of not less than 100% of the total amount of the contract, same to be known as "Maintenance Bond," and which bond must be approved by the City Council, and which bond is in addition to the bond given by the Contractor to guarantee the completion of the work. PAR. 20 The Contractor shall maintain all work done hereunder in good order for the period of two (2) years from and after the date it is accepted by the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Said maintenance shall be made without expense to the City or the abutting property. In the event of the failure or default of the Contractor to remedy any or all defects appearing in said work within a period of two (2) years from the date of its acceptance by said Council, and after having been given ten (10) days notice so to do by registered letter deposited in the United States Post Office in said town, addressed to said contractor at the address herein given, then the City may proceed to remedy such defects. The costs and expenses thereof to be recovered from the Contractor and the sureties on its maintenance bond by an action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. PAR. 21 The Contractor shall give notice to said City by registered letter directed to the Mayor or City Clerk/Auditor thereof not more than four (4) and not less than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the term during which the Contractor is required to maintain said improvements, in good repair by the terms of its Contract. The liability of the Contractor and of the sureties on its bond for maintenance of the said improvements shall continue until three (3) months after such notice has been given to the City, and, in any event, until two (2) years after the acceptance of the work. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 4 OF 5 PAGES CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA Mayor xp"Ijtx� ity Clerk Veracity Excavating, LLC Contractor 13 4r1, y Zai ci i,)y 1I' Title: �n Approved by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, this day of }fit'c m'� �✓✓ 20 may). ATTEST , City Clerk Waterloo, Iowa FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 5 OF 5 PAGES Bond No. 72104204 PERFORMANCE BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, Veracity Excavating LLC of La Porte City,IA (the "Principal"), and kNiEsTEN SURETY COMPANY of Chicago,IL (the "Surety'), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Waterloo, Iowa (the "Obligee"), in the penal sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five and no"100 Dollars ($ 195,485.00 �, lawful money of the United States, for the payment of said sum in connection with a contract (the"Contract") dated on or about for the purpose of Levee Tree Clearing Cedar River The Contract is incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein. Whenever the Principal shall be and is declared by the Obligee to be in default under the Contract, with the Obligee having performed its obligations in the Contract, then the Surety, acknowledging that time is of the essence, may promptly remedy the default, or shall promptly undertake to- 1. o:1. Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions; or 2. Obtain one or more bids for completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon determination by the Surety of the lowest responsible bidder, or negotiated proposal, or, if the Obligee elects, upon determination by the Obligee and the Surety jointly of the lowest responsible bidder, or negotiated proposal, arrange for a contract between such party and the Obligee. The Surety will make available as work progresses sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the Contract price. The cost of completion includes responsibilities of the Principal for correction of defective work and completion of the Contract, the Obligee's legal and design professional costs resulting directly from the Principal's default, and liquidated damages or actual damages if no liquidated damages are specified in the Contract. The term "balance of the Contract price" means the total amount payable by the Obligee to the Principal under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less the amount properly paid by the Obligee to the Principal; or 3. Determine the amount for which it is liable to the Obligee and pay the Obligee that amount as soon as practicable. In the event this bond is enforced, Principal and Surety agree to indemnify Obligee and hold Obligee harmless from and against any and all costs of enforcement, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses. Every Surety on this bond shall be deemed and held, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding, to consent to each and all of the following matters, without notice: Performance Bond Page 1 of 2 1. To any extension of time to the Contract in which to perform the Contract. 2. To any change in the plans, specifications, or Contract when such change does not involve an increase of more than twenty percent (20%) of the total Contract price, and shall then be released only as to such excess increase. 3. That no provision of this bond or of any other contract shall be valid which limits to less than one (1) year from the time of the acceptance of the work the right to sue on this bond for defect in workmanship or material not discovered or known to the Obligee at the time such work was accepted. If the Principal performs the Contract, then this bond shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. In no event shall the Surety's total obligation exceed the penal amount of this bond. Terms used herein shall include, as appropriate, the singular or plural number, or the masculine, feminine or neuter gender. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Principal and Surety have executed this Performance Bond as of December 7,2018 PRINCIPAL SURETY Veracity Excavating LLC 'WESTERN SURETY COMPANY Name Name B By: MATTHEW JARENHOLZ 7itle: Title: Attorney-in-Fact, [attach Po A NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of Contract. If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND. if-tfiIs.!pr J- fuded-fedeMIfunds the followingIJ t th -nt' - 4p bored: I-, ,P­fIP4, �pqty,mp__ - IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the project is located. PerformanceBond Page 2 of 2 PAYMENT BOND Bond No, 72104204 KNOW ALL IVIED BY THESE PRESENTS: that Veracity Excavating LLC (?Mame of Contractor) 10009 Harmon Rd,LaPorte City,IA 50651 (Address of Contractor) a LLC (Corporation; Partnership or Individual) hereinafter called Principal, and WESTERN SURETY COMP.' NY (Name of Surety) 151 N.Franklin, 17th Floor,Chicago,IL 60606 (Address of Surety) hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto City of Waterloo (Flame of Owner) 715 Mulberry St.,Waterloo,IA 50703 (Address of Owner) One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred hereinafter called OWNER, in the penal sum of Eighty-Five andno(100 Dollars,($ 195,485.00 in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors, and assigns,jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the OWNER, dated the 1`1 day of a �c cr,,���- 20 �8, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of: Levee Tree Clearing Cedar River NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly mare payment to all persons, firms, SUBCONTRACTORS, and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the WORK provided for in such contract, and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed or used in connection with the construction of such WORK, and all insurance premiums on said WORK, and for all labor, performed in such WORK whether by SUBCONTRACTOR or otherwise, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligation on this BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied. IN WITNESS HEREOF, this instrument is executed in counterparts, each one of (number) which shall be deemed an original, this the 7th day of December 20 i 8 ATTEST: Veracity Excavating LLC Principal (Principal)Secretary (SEAL) By 10009 Harmon Rd (Address) LaPorte City,IA 50651 Ws ess as to Principal 161 (Address) t�rESTER:�T SURETY COMPANY" Surety ATTEST: By Attorney{-�in- act MATTHEW J ARENTHdia 611 ANSBOROUGH AVE. Witness as to urebl (Address) 611 Ansborough Ave. WATERLOO, LA 50701-5708 (Address) Waterloo, IA 50701 NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of Contract. If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND. !"this prrajeat includes e�#eraI Star d the b lowin applies to thei psyment band: IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list {Circular 570 as amended} and be authorized to transact business in the State where the project is located. WesternSurety Company PONNTR OF ATTORNEY-CERTIFIED COPY Bond No. 7,2104204 Know All Men By These Presents,that WESTERN SURETY COMPANY,a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Dakota,and having its principal office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota(the"Company"),does by these presents make, constitute and appoint. h1ATTHErJ J AF EPdHOLZ its true and lawful attorneys)-in-fact,with full power and authority hereby conferred,to execute,acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety,bonds for: Principal: Veracity Excavating LLC Obligee: City of Waterloo Amount: $1,000,000.00 and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bonds were signed by the Vice President, sealed with the corporate seal of the Company and duly attested by its Secretary,hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said attorneys)-in-fact may do within the above stated limitations. Said appointment is made under and by authority of the following bylaw of Western Surety Company which remains in full force and effect. "Section 7. All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of the Company by the President, Secretary,any Assistant Secretary,Treasurer,or any Vice Presidentt or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President,any Vice President,Secretary,any Assistant Secretary,or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys in Fact or agents who shall have authority to issue bonds,policies,or undertakings in the name of the Company. The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of anv bonds, policies,undertakings,Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation. The signature of any such officer and the corporate seal maybe printed by facsimile." If Bond No. 7,2104204 is not issued on or before midnight of May 10, 2019 all authority conferred in this Power of Attorney shall expire and terminate. 352�Ft In-wi `neaf,Western Surety Company has caused these presents to be signed by its Vice President,Paul T.Bruflat,and its cor slc al t6`be. this 7th day of Decen'Ler 2013 +" x_ WESTR -SJURRE COMPANY ST�1 bF SOUTH. A s_ >. Paul T. ruflat,Vice President COLCuk ss On this 7 th day of December in the year 2 018 before me,a notary public,personally appeared Paul T. Bruflat, who being to me duly sworn, acknowledged that he signed the above Power of Attorney as the aforesaid officer of WESTERN SURETY CONIPANY and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation. '�'b4444444444aa45�i4ti44446i44} J. MOHR 8 s �'-"-� NOTARY PUBLIG a iSEAL SOUTH DAKOTA SEAQ i IV Notary Public-South Dakota *44Ah�s44AA44�oh<sA4yhis4N44+ M> Commission Expires June 23, 2021 I the undersigned officer of Western Surety Company, a stock corporation of the State of South Dakota,do hereby certify that the attached Power of Attorney is in fill force and effect and is irrevocable,and furthermore,that Section 7 of the bylaws of the Company as set forth in the Power of Attorney is now in force. In testimony whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Western Surety Company this 7th day of December 2018 WEST R. -SURETj COMPANY Pau�ruflt, President To validate bond authenticity,go to w-wvv.enasurety.eom >Owner/Obligee Services>Validate Bond Coverage. Form F5306-10-2017 VERAC-1 P IDO LAA DATE(MM/DDIYYYY) �._..,...- CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 12/07/2018 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER 319-233-8459 CONTACT Jason Arenholz NAM : Elliott Hartman AgencyPHONE 319-233-8459 FAX )319-232-0645 PO Box 748 (A/C,No,Ext): (A/c,No Waterloo,IA 50701 A�AIEs :jasona@elliotthartman.com Jason Arenholz INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURERA:Integrity Mutual Insurance Co 14303 INSURED Veracity Excavating, LLC INSURER B:Ace American Insurance Company 22667 10009 Harmon Rd INSURERC, La Porte City, IA 50651 INSURER D: INSURER E, INSURER F COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. ILTR —NSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUB POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYY A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE � OCCUR X CPP2719218 08/22/2018 08/22/2019 DAMAGE TO R(EaENTEDREMISES occurrence) $ 100,000 MED EXP(Any oneperson) $ 10,000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY X PRCO-- FX LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 A OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 1,000,000 X ANY O CA 2718224 OWNED 08/22/2018 08/22/2019 BODILY INJURY Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY Per accident $ HIRED IT OS ONLY ATOS ONLYY Peorr accidentDAMAGE $ A X UMBRELLA LIAB I X1 OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 EXCESS LIAB - 11 CLAIMS-MADE CUP2719219 08/22/2018 08/22/2019 AGGREGATE $ DED 1 1 RETENTION$ $ B WORKERS COMPENSATIONX PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N T ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE 6S62U6-1K39541-2-18 06/04/2018 06/04/2019 E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 100,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/A (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 100,000 If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000 SC E'T'ON P TIONS/LO Z ONS/VEHICLES ( RD 1,Additi LR rrl IrVs Sc edule,maybe attached if more space is required) e Ity o��ll�a er oo Is ad��I IF insure��or�eAera�r�la�I�I y w�ten required in written contract. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION WATER-2 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE CI of Waterloo THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25(2016/03) ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD