Loading...
CC - Item 4F - Approval of First Amendment to Construction Contract for Jay Imperial Crosswalk Installation (Project No. 28011) and Sidewalk Replacement (Project No. 24008)ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 14, 2020 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR JAY IMPERIAL CROSSWALK INSTALLATION (PROJECT NO. 28011) AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 24008) SUMMARY As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 approved budget, the City Council approved the Capital Improvement Program that included the Crosswalk Installation at Jay Imperial Park and Sidewalk Replacement Projects. On February 26, 2019, a construction contract was awarded to FS Contractors, Inc. The first phase of construction consisting of concrete improvements was completed in August 2019. Staff completed the necessary coordination with Southern California Edison for new service to the proposed streetlight for a new crosswalk, and FS Contractors, Inc. is ready to commence with the second phase of construction to complete the crosswalk installation at Jay Imperial Park. Due to a long lead time material procurement (streetlight), and coordination with SCE for new service, the construction contract with FS Contractors, Inc. has expired. Staff is requesting to amend the construction contract term so that contractor can complete the second phase of construction. The total approved project budget is $110,099, which includes the contract amount and 10% contingency. There is no additional financial impact anticipated. DISCUSSION The project consists of the installation of new curb ramps, crosswalk signage and lighting, and sidewalk connecting to the walking trail at Jay Imperial Park. The crosswalk will provide a pedestrian crossing on Pine Street, connecting the east and west portions of the park. The project also includes the repair of sections of sidewalk, curb & gutter, and driveways. On February 26, 2019, construction contract was awarded to FS Contractors, Inc. In August 2019, the first phase of construction consisting of concrete improvements (concrete sidewalk, curb & gutter, and driveways) was completed. AGENDA ITEM 4.F City Council Meeting July 14, 2020 Page 2 of 2 Staff completed the necessary coordination with Southern California Edison for new service to the proposed streetlight for new crosswalk. Contractor has also completed long lead time material procurement (streetlight) and is ready to commence with phase two of field construction. Due to long lead time material procurement (streetlight) and necessary coordination with SCE for new service, construction contract with FS Contractors, Inc. was expired. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of First Amendment to FS Contractors, Inc. Construction Contract to extend the Contract Term to March 31, 2021, to complete phase 2 of field construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve First Amendment to Construction Contract with FS Contractors, Inc. to extend the Contract Term to March 31, 2021. 2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable. FINANCIAL IMPACT The total remaining approved project budget is $56,411, which includes the contract amount and 10% contingency. There is no additional financial impact anticipated. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The project is consistent with the Strategic Plan's guiding principal for fiduciary responsibility of providing for transparency in financial management of City's finances and providing quality of life enhancement. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Chris aste Director of Public Works Attachment A: First Amendment Attachment B: Construction Contract (FS Contractors, Inc.) Attachment A First Amendment FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT JAY IMPERIAL PARK CROSSWALK INSTALLATION AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT (FS CONTRACTORS, INC.) THIS FIRST AMENDMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of 2020 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Rosemead, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770, ("City") and FS Contractors, Inc., with its principal place of business at 14838 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"). WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into a Construction Contract dated March 26, 2019 for Contractor to render such services described in the Original Contract; and WHEREAS, Section 3.1.2 of the Original Contract defines Contract term to expire in June 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to extend the term to expire in December 31, 2020, for Contractor to continue to render such services described in the Original Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: Section 3.1.2 of the Original Contract shall be amended to read as follows: 3.1.2 Term. The term of this Contract shall be from Effective Date shown above to March 31, 2021 unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Contract, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Contract if necessary to complete the Services. 2. All terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning and use as set forth in the Original Contract. FS Contractors, Inc. Page 2 of 3 3. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the Original Contract shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed this Amendment as of the date set forth above. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] FS Contractors, Inc. Page 3 of 3 CITY OF ROSEMEAD Gloria Molleda, City Manager Attest: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Approved as to Form: FS CONTRACTORS, INC. By: Date Signature Date Name: Print Title: Date [If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES, President OR Vice President AND Secretary, AND CORPORATE SEAL OF CONTRACTOR REQUIRED] By: Rachel Richman, City Clerk Date Name: Title: Attachment B Construction Contract FS Contractors, Inc. coo 3 a £ M � S 0 9 � 'per 'vRPORAT�O 1959 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT JAY IMPERIAL PARK CROSSWALK INSTALLATION AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT (FS CONTRACTORS, INC.) 1. PARTIES AND DATE This Contract is made and entered into this 26"11 day of MC -1 M 20 (Effective Bate) by and between the City of Rosemead, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770, ("City") and FS Contractors, Inc., with its principal place of business at 14838 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties" in this Contract. 2. RECITALS 2.1 Contractor Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the Jay Imperial Park Crosswalk Installation and Sidewalk Replacement Project by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing such work services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of City. 2.2 Project City desires to engage Contractor to render such services described herein as Project ("Project") as set forth in this Contract. 3. TERMS 3.1 Scope of Services and Term 3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services; and incidental and customarywork FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 2 of 10 necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional construction services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Contract, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. 3.1.2 Term. The term of this Contract shall be from Effective Date shown above to June 30, 2019 unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Contract, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Contract if necessary to complete the Services. 3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor. 3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Contract_ City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Contractor retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Contract. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Contract on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Contract and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. 3.2.2 Schedule of Services: Contractor shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Contract, and within the schedules timeline. Contractor represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Contractor's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Contractor's submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. 3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City. 3.2.4 City's Representative. The City hereby designates the Director of Public Works, Rey Alfonso, P. E., or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Contract ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee. 3.2.5 Contractor's Representative. Contractor hereby designates Mr. Jose E. Fierros, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Contract ("Contractor's Representative"). Contractor's Representative shall have full authority to FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 3 of 10 represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Contract. The Contractor's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Contract. 3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times. 3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Contract in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License if applicable, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Contract. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub -contractors who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or properly, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project. 3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state wind federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all CaVOSHA, AQMD requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rales or regulations. 3.2.9 Insurance: Contractor shall maintain, priorto the beginning of and for the duration of this Contract, insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B attached to and part of this Contract. FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 4 of 10 3.2.10 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life saving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. 3.2.11 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as Califomia Code of Regulations, Title S, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an. applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor's principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. 3.2.12 Bonds. 3.2.12.1 Performance Bond: If specifically requested by City, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Performance Bond in the amount of the total, not -to -exceed compensation indicated in this Contract, and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City. 3.2.12.2 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in the amount of the total, not -to -exceed compensation indicated in this Contract, and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be,made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City. 3.2.12.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City's sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or -any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the affected bond within 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 5of10 replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Contract until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation is increased in accordance with the Contract, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of the Contract (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate this Contract for cause. 3.2.12.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. The surety must be a California -admitted surety with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VIII and satisfactory to the City. If a Califomia-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City. 13 Fees and Payments. 3.3.1 Compensation. The total compensation shallnotexceed .One Hundred' Thousand Ninety Dollars ($100,090.00) without advance written approval of City's project manager:: Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Contract. 3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement that indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Contractor. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days after receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges. The payments will be subject to a 5% retention amount, which would be released and paid after all work under the Contract has been satisfactorily completed, and 35 days after a Notice of Completion is filed with the County of Los Angeles. 3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City. 3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Contract, City may request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Contract. Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City's Representative. FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 6 of 10 3.4 Accounting Records. 3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Contract. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Contract. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Contract for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Contract. 15 General Provisions. 3.5.1 Termination of Contract. 3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Contract at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those services that have been adequately rendered to City, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this Contract except for cause. 3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Contract is terminated as provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Contract. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request. 3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Contract is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated. 3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required underthis Contract shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose: CONTRACTOR: FS Contractors, Inc. 14838 Bledsoe Street Sylmar, CA 91342 Attn: Mr. Jose E. Fierros CITY: City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Attn: Rey Alfonso, P.E., Director of Public Works FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 7 of 10 Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. 3.5.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Contract. 3.5.4 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Contract, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action. 3.5.5 Indemnification. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts, omissions or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, agents, consultants and contractors arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Services, the Project or this Contract, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses. Contractor shall defend, at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk, any and all* such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, in any such suit, action or other legal proceeding. Contractor shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. 3.5.6 Entire Contract. This Contract contains the entire Contract of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations and understandings. This Contract may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties. 3.5.7 Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County. 3.5.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Contract. 3.5.9 City's Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project. 3.5.10 Successors and Assigns. This Contract shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties. FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 8 of 10 3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Contract or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. 3.5.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Contract, the language of this Contract shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not workdays. All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Contract. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Contract. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Contract. 3.5.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Contract shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. 3.5.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppels, or otherwise. 3.5.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. 3,5 .16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Contract is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 3.5.17 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Contract. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Contract without liability. For the term of this Contract, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Contract, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. 3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 9 of 10 recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Pian or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted. 3.5.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. 3.5.20 Authority to Enter Contract. Contractor has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Contract. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Contract have the legal power, right, and authority to make'this Contract and bind each respective Party. 3.5.21 Counterparts. This Contract may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. 3.6 Subcontracting. 3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Contract, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Contract. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] FS CONTRACTORS, INC. Page 14 of 10 CITY OF ROSEMEAD Gloria Molleda, City Manager Date FS CONTRACTORS, INC. f By: Date Name: Ise. Nnce' Attest. . Title:�.���� Ericka Hernan ez, City Clerk Date [If Corporation, TWO.SIGNATIJ[tES, president.DR;. Vice -President AND Secretary, AND CORPORATE SEAL: OF CONTRACTOR REQUIRED] Approved as to Form: c:: 7 �- '0 Rachel Richman, City Attorney Date Name: G fi gF �Yvs Title:.., 4