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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - BID # LMD12-13-31 TREE MAINT (2)Agenda Item: 8 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: 7;4 A14ti'lo-& Item to be presented by: Kevin Tonoian DATE: August 27, 2013 SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR BID NUMBER LMD-12-13-31 FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Award a three-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., for the reoccurring pre -scheduled maintenance of Santa Clarita's Urban Forestry in an annual amount not to exceed $853,550. 2. Reject all bids for the service request crew. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify all documents to contract with the next lowest and/or qualified bidder/proposer in the event the awardee is unable to fulfill its obligations or perform, subject to City Attorney final document approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year. 4. Direct staff to return to the Council prior to the conclusion of the three-year contract to consider authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute up to two annual renewal options not to exceed the annual bid amounts, plus Consumer Price Index (CPT) adjustments. BACKGROUND The City's Special Districts operation is responsible for overseeing the Citywide tree maintenance program. Santa Clarita encompasses more than 100,000 trees, inclusive of approximately 50,000 street trees located within the public right-of-way, with an additional 50,000 maintained by the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) operation. As way of background, it is necessary for the City to rely upon contractual services to provide As way of background, it is necessary for the City to rely upon contractual services to provide routine maintenance for Urban Forestry and LMD trees, as the City has neither the in-house staff nor the capital resources required to maintain them. Further, the City utilizes the same contractors to oversee other tree -related maintenance, including tree planting, pest control, weed control, tree removal, stump grinding, and irrigation installation. Prior to Fiscal Year 2012-13, responsibility for managing the trees was divided among the City's Urban Forestry and Special Districts operations. Each of the work units contracted with different vendors to conduct maintenance for trees within the scope of their individual responsibilities. In Fiscal Year 2012-13, the City's Urban Forestry operation was consolidated with Special Districts to enhance organization efficiencies by centralizing responsibility for all Citywide trees within one department. The Urban Forestry and LMD tree maintenance contracts will expire on September 15, 2013. In reviewing the contracts, staff determined the City would benefit from combining all pre -scheduled annual tree maintenance work into one contract. Furthermore, staff determined it would also be beneficial to have a dedicated contractor available to help the City respond to the more than 200 monthly tree -related service requests submitted by our residents. The Purchasing Division prepared a bid solicitation for Citywide Annual Tree Maintenance in compliance with the Support of Santa Clarita Businesses program. The bid was published on May 23, 2013, and sent to 290 vendors on file. Twenty-three vendors downloaded a bid packet, and five vendors submitted bid responses. On June 24, 2013, five bid responses were opened by the Purchasing Division. The vendors' bids were reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and found to be complete. Staff finds Stay Green, Inc., to be the lowest responsive bidder for the Urban Forestry and LMD annual tree maintenance and ISS Grounds Control, Inc. to be the lowest responsive bidder for the service request crew. The reoccurring operational savings derived from this competitive bid and award process will enable the City to put more resources toward additional urban forestry projects. Specifically, staff will be able to focus greater efforts on completing reforestation projects along major thoroughfares and provide additional support to capital improvement projects which directly involve street trees such as the annual concrete rehabilitation program. CitVwide Annual Tree Maintenance Program The primary focus on the bid solicitation focused upon securing services to manage the City's annual tree maintenance program. Cost associated with this work is comprised of four items including trimming, removals, pest management, and inventorying. Based on pricing in the current contract, staff estimated that approximately 16,000 City trees could be trimmed per year. However, due to competitive pricing realized through the bid process, the unit value received was below price expectations. Current unit pricing for tree INIM trimming is $42 per tree with the Urban Forestry contract and $62 per tree with the LMD contract. The new bid has an average unit price of $33.36 per tree for a general tree trimming. As a result of competitive pricing, the City will now be able to perform maintenance on approximately 20,000 trees, rather than the amount of trees estimated at the time the bid specifications were developed. This will allow the City to maximize existing monies allocated within our base operational budget and maintain a pruning schedule which allows staff to trim trees on average every four to five years. Staff is recommending award of a contract to Stay Green, Inc. for an annual amount not to exceed $853,550 for reoccurring pre -scheduled tree maintenance. This contract would provide sufficient funds to support the annual pruning of 20,000 trees, the annual removal of 350 trees, inventorying of 7,500 trees, and various pest management services. Monthly Tree -Related Service Request Pro2ram As part of this competitive bid process, the City also requested pricing for a three-person daily crew that would focus solely on the completion of tree -related service requests which are generated by our residents. Staff sought competitive pricing to fullfill this ongoing maintenance need through a soliciation process, which guaranteed a minimum of 200 annual service days. ISS Grounds Control, Inc. submitted the lowest bid for the service request crew. However, since the bids were opened, staff was notified that the landscape maintenance division of ISS Grounds Control, Inc. has been sold to Four Seasons Landscape and Property Services, Inc. Staff recommends that all bids for the Service Request Crew contract be rejected with the intent to re -solicit due to the change in ownership of ISS Grounds Control, Inc. during the bid process. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds for the Citywide Tree Maintenance Program were appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget. ATTACHMENTS Tree Maintenance Bid Results BID LMD 12-13-31 (Contract Exhibit A) in Clerk's Reading File Stay Green, Inc. Contract (Draft) available in the City Clerk's Reading File Stay Green, Inc. (Contract Exhibit B) in Clerk's Reading File I S_ LIVID 12-13-31 Bid Results Annual Tree Maintenance Vendor Location Bid Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $720,100 ISS Grounds Control Santa Clarita, CA $1,160,905 United Pacific Services, Inc. La Habra, CA $1,320,SOO West Coast Arborists, Inc. Anaheim, CA $2,314,12S Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. Los Angeles, CA $5,329,550 Service Request Crew Vendor Location Bid ISS Grounds Control Santa Clarita, CA $208,000 Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $220,000 United Pacific Services, Inc. La Habra, CA $230,400 West Coast Arborists, Inc. Anaheim, CA $300,000 Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. Los Angeles, CA $575,000 — Y— EXHIBIT A FOR PUBLICATION ON: Thursday, May 23, 2013 NOTICE INVITING BIDS Sealed bids must be received before 11:00 AM on Monday, June 24, 2013, by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, California, 91355-2196, at which time, or shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read in Suite 120 for the purchase of: LMD-12-13-31 TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Specifications for this bid may be downloaded from the City's Purchasing website at www.santa- clarita.com/purchasing. Please refer to specifications for complete details and bid requirements. There will be a pre-bid meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM beginning at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., in the Council Chambers to review the bid. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the successful bidder shall submit proof of a State Contractor's License, C-27 and D-49 with bid response. Failure to possess and or move to possess the specified license as instructed, shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to awarding the contract to that bidder. As provided for in Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor may substitute securities for monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the contract. There is no Engineer's estimate for this work. This contract is subject to the State prevailing wage requirements of the California Labor Code including Sections 1770, 1771.5, 1773, 1776 and 1777.5. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsrl;)wd. Future effective general prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. A copy of the prevailing rate of per them wages shall be posted at the job site. Contractor shall further adhere to the requirements contained in the City of Santa Clarita's Labor Compliance Program, approved by the DIR for projects with a Bid Advertise Date of November 20, 2003 or later, and which will become part of the conformed documents. All pertinent California statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to those referred to in the City's Labor Compliance Program, are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in their entirety. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining a current edition of all California statutes and regulations and adhering to the latest editions of such. Contractor shall submit certified copy of all Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) with the progress payment on at least monthly basis to the City. The specifications in this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto. Purchasing (661) 286-4193 .— JI(_ CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INVITATION FOR BID I* I OX3 4 LIA I all Pa W54 I BID OPENING: June 24,2013, 11:00 AM The City of Santa Clarita invites sealed bids for: Terms of payment: TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Subtotal US$ Delivery: Sales or Use Tax (8.75%): US$ TOTAL: US$ 1. Return original of Bid to: City of Santa Clarita Purchasing Agent 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196 2. Prices shall be D.D.P. City of Santa Clarita Receiving dock Incoterms 2000 or for the service rendered. 3. Bidder shall honor bid prices for ninety (90) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer. 4. Bids must be on this Bid form and signed by the vendor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 65, Exhibits A through D, Attachments A through D to and separate Appendix C (Labor Compliance Program). 5. The last day for questions will be 5:00 PM, June 14, 2013. 6. The vendor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City. 7. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM. Vendors will meet at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., in the Council Chambers, Santa Clarita, CA. All interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend as this will be the ONE and ONLY pre-bid meeting for this bid. BIDDER TO READ I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this bid. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this bid as stated above. Company - Name (Print): Address: Company Phone No. Title of Person Signing _5__ TABLE 0FCONTENTS TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LKAU]^11~12^31 Section..................... ............................................................ .......... PaQe NoticeInviting Bids ...... ......................... ............................................... Invitationk/Bid .................... ............................................................ .... 1 TableofContents ....................... ................. ........................................... BidInstructions ..... ..................................................................... ,......... 3 Termsand Conditions .............................................................................. Administrative Specifications ................ ...................... ...................... ...... 10 Bid Security Bond/Proposal Guarantee Bid Bond ........ —,............................... 3Y Faithful Performance Bond .............. ......................................................... 33 Material Labor (Puymoot) Bond Zone T'18 ........................ ............................ 34 SampleContract ........................................................................................ 35 BidSchedule ............................................................................................ 41 Documentation Checklist ................................................... ...................... 53 Designation ofSubcontractors .............. ...................... .............................. 54 References..................................................... ......................................... 58 Exhibit AViolation Records ......................................................................... 57 ExhibitBStaff ................................... ............................................. ......... 50 Exhibit CHoliday Schedule ................................. --.----......—.-59 Exhibit DTree Inventory ....... .................................................................... 0O AttachmentA.......................................................................................... Attachment8.................................................................................. ........ AttachmentC........................................................................................... AttachmentD........................................................................................... APPENDIX A Labor Compliance Program (separate attachment) 4 A. BID INSTRUCTIONS Submitting Proposals. (a) The bid response must be submitted on this form and include the notice, Request for Proposal Schedule, and all forms or information included in or required by Section C, Specifications, (attachments accepted), original and one copy in a sealed envelope with the wording "Bid", bid number and closing date marked on the outside. (b) All documentation of unit pricing or other cost breakdowns as outlined in this bid must be submitted to support the total bid price. (c) Proposals/corrections received after the closing time will not be opened. The City will not be responsible for bids not properly marked and delivered. Upon award, all submissions become a matter of public record. 2. Preparation. All proposals must be typed or written in black ink, except signatures. Errors may be crossed out and corrected in ink, then initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. In compliance with Resolution 93-9, all bids and attachments must be submitted double -sided on recycled paper. 3. Currency. All references to dollar amounts in this solicitation and in vendor's response refer to United States currency. Payments will be made in Unite States Currency. 4. Alternatives. Any changes or alternatives must be set forth in a letter attached to this bid. The City has the option of accepting or rejecting any alternative bid. 5. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing. The City of Santa Clarita, being fully aware of the limited nature of our resources and the leadership role government agencies have, supports the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) program with Resolution 05-103. With changes in technology and industries occurring rapidly it is frequently difficult to be aware of the latest innovations. Therefore, it is the intent of the City of Santa Clarita to seek out those products which result in less energy usage, least impact on natural resources and greatest reuse of post- industrial and post -consumer material. Bidders are strongly encouraged to offer products and services meeting these criteria and point out those specific aspects or features in their bid. In accordance with Public Contract Code 22152 bidders are required to certify in writing the minimum, if not exact, percentage of postconsurner materials in the products, materials, goods, or supplies, offered or sold. Remection. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid. The City may reject the bid of any bidder who has previously failed to perform properly, or complete on time, contracts of a similar nature, or to reject the bid of a bidder who is not in a position to perform such a contract satisfactorily. The City may reject the bid of any bidder who is in default of the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due to the City of Santa Clarita. Addenda. The City will not accept responsibility for incomplete packages or missing addenda. It is the bidder's responsibility to contact the project manager, for public projects, or Purchasing prior to submission of the bid to make certain the package is complete and all required addenda are included. This information will also be available from the City's website if the bid was downloaded. Bidders are cautioned against relying on verbal information in the preparation of bid responses. All official information and guidance will be provided as part of this solicitation or written addenda. Awards. The City will award in accordance with S.C.M.C. § 3.12.205 (Support of Santa Clarita Businesses) unless Part C identifies this bid as a multiple criteria bid or this bid is for public works, professional services or is federally funded. Qualifications of responsibility will be in accordance with the S.C.M.C. Lowest cost is the lowest total cost to the City to acquire the goods and/or services resulting from this solicitation. The City may make an award based on partial items unless the bid submitted is marked "All or none." Where detailed specifications and/or standards are provided the City considers them to be material and may accept or reject deviations. The results of the bid will be posted on the City's website at www.santa- clarita.com/purchasing normally within 24 hours. -'7-- (continued) Cooperative Bidding. Other public agencies may be extended the opportunity to purchase off this bid with the agreement of the successful vendor(s) and the City of Santa Clarita. The lack of exception to this clause in vendor's response will be considered agreement. However, the City of Santa Clarita is not an agent of, partner to or representative of these outside agencies and is not obligated or liable for any action or debts that may arise out of such independently negotiated "piggy -back" procurements. 10. Amendments. Any and all changes to this contract must be made in writing and agreed to by the City. Performance by the contractor will be considered agreement with the terms of this contract. 11. Taxes, Charges and Extras. (a) Bidder must show as a separate item California State Sales and/or Use Tax. (b) The City is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. (c) Charges for transportation, containers, packing, etc. will not be paid unless specified in bid. Contractor/vendor agrees to cooperate with the City in all matters of local taxation. 12. Payment. (a) Bidder shall state payment terms offered. (b) Payment will be made on the pay period after receipt and acceptance of goods and/or services and upon using department confirmation of such acceptance. 13. Assignment. No assignment by the vendor of contract or any part hereof, or of funds to be received hereunder, is binding upon the City unless the City gave written consent before such assignment. 14. Sub contractors. For all public projects, the Bidder must list any subcontractors that will be used, the work to be performed by them, and total number of hours or percentage of time they will spend on the project. 15. Prevailing wage. For all public works, the Bidder is required to bid prevailing wage. For the purposes of this paragraph, public works includes maintenance. The City of Santa Clarita Labor Compliance Program is included herein as an informative reference for the successful bidder. It does not require any completion prior to contract award but should be reviewed for all necessary provisions and requirements. 16. Protection of Resident Workers. The City of Santa Clarita actively supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment. 17. Indemnification. The bidder is required to indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of any agreement entered into between the parties. Should the City be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, the bidder must defend the City (at the City's request and with counsel satisfactory to the City) and indemnify the City for any judgment rendered against itorany sums paid out in settlement orotherwise. 18. Bonds. When deemed necessary by the City, bid bonds shall be furnished by all bidders in the amount of at least 10% of the total value of the bid to guarantee that bidders will enter into contract to furnish goods at prices stated. The bonding company must be listed on Treasury Circular 570 and licensed to operate in the state of California. Likewise, a Performance Bond and/or Material and Labor bonds shall be required of the successful bidder when stated in the A., BID INSTRUCTIONS (continued) specification (cash deposit, certified or cashier's check or money order may be substituted in lieu of either bond). 19. Insurance. For contracts involving services the City requires insurance. Proof of insurance shall be provided by using an ACORD certificate of insurance and shall be provided prior to contract signing. Insurance shall be "Primary and Non -Contributory" and must name the "City of Santa Clarita" as an additional insured. The certificate shall list coverage for General Liability (limit of $2,000,000 CSIL or $2,000,000 per occurrence with a $4,000,000 aggregate), Auto Liability (limit of $1,000,000), and Worker's Compensation (statutory requirement). For professional services, Professional Liability with a limit of $1,000,000 may also be required. Insurance shall not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. Specific insurance requirements will be set forth in any contract awarded to a bidder. 20. On -Site Inspection. When deemed necessary by the City, an on-site inspection date and time will be so designated. Bidder is responsible for inspecting and understanding the total scope of the projects (i.e., specifications, quality, and quantity of work to be performed.) 21. Specifications. Materials differing from stated specifications may be considered, provided such differences are clearly noted and described, and provided further that such articles are considered by a City official to be in all essential respects in compliance with the specifications. 22. Brand Names. The use of the name of a manufacturer, or any specific brand or make, in describing any item contained in the proposal does not restrict bidders to the manufacturer or specific article, this means is being used simply to indicate a quality and utility of the article desired; but the goods on which bids are submitted must in all cases be equal in quality and utility to those referred to. This exception applies solely to the material items in question and does not supercede any other specifications or requirements cited. Documentation of equivalency must be submitted with the bid. At a minimum the documentation must demonstrate equivalency in form, fit, function, quality, performance and all other stated requirements. The City is final determiner of equivalency. Exception is made on those items wherein identical supply has been determined a necessity and the notation NO SUBSTITUTE has been used in the specification section. 23. Price Reductions. If at any time dudng the life of this contract, the successful bidder reduces his price or prices to others purchasing approximately the same quantities as contemplated by this contract, the contract prices must be reduced accordingly, and the contractor/vendor will immediately notify the Purchasing Agent, City of Santa Clarita. 24. Contract Pricing. Except as otherwise provided, prices must remain consistent through the term of this contract. The City does not pay "surcharges" of any type unless identified in the response to this bid. All costs will be included in the pricing provided to the City. 25. Non-Approoriation of Funds. The City's obligation is payable only and solely from funds appropriated for the purpose of this agreement. All funds for payment after June 30 of the current fiscal year are subject to City's legislative appropriation for this purpose. In the event the governing body appropriating funds does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year's payments. Then the affected deliveries/services may be (1) terminated without penalty in their entirety, or (2) reduced in accordance with available funding as deemed necessary by the City. The City shall notify the Contractor in writing of any such non -allocation of funds at the earliest possible date. 28. Default. In case of default by the vendor of any of the conditions of this bid or contract resulting from this bid, the vendor agrees that the City may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from the unpaid balance due the vendor, or collect against the bond or _17- BID INSTRUCTIONS (continued) surety, or may invoice the vendor for excess costs so paid, and prices paid by the City shall be considered the prevailing market price at the time such purchase is made. 29. Termination. The City may terminate any service or contract with or without cause either verbally or in writing at any time without penalty. 30. a2fgty. Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (or latest revision), the State of California Safety Orders, and regulations issued thereunder, and certifies that all items furnished under this bid will conform and comply with the indemnity and hold harmless clause for all damages assessed against buyer as a result of suppliers failure to comply with the Act and the standards issued thereunder and for the failure of the items furnished under this order to so comply. 31. Gratuities. The City may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate the right of the Contractor to proceed under this agreement, if it is found that gratuities in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise were offered or given by the Contractor, or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any officer or employee of the City with a view toward securing an agreement or securing favorable treatment with respect to the award or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performance of such agreement; provided, that the existence of the facts upon which the City makes findings shall be in issue and may be reviewed in any competent court. In the event of such termination, the City shall be entitled to pursue the same remedies against the Contractor as the City could pursue in the event of default by the Contractor. 32. Delivery. Contract delivery must begin not later than fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of order, Unless otherwise specified, delivery shall be D.D.P., the City of Santa Clarita, and site of user division. 33. Invoices. Invoices will be forwarded to City of Santa Clarita Special Districts 23920 Valencia Blvd. Ste. 260 Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196 Invoices will reflect the purchase order # and goods or service delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract. Invoice processing begins on receipt of the material or invoice, whichever is later. 34. Bid Questions. Questions should be forwarded by e-mail to ikillianca),santa-clarita.com. They may also be faxed on letterhead to (661) 286-4186. The last day for questions will be June 14, 2013 before 5:00 PM. 35. Renewal and Pricing Ad ustment. Contracts entered into pursuant to this Invitation to Bid may be renewed annually, up to two times, in one year increments, in accordance with the terms of the contract. If not otherwise stated, the contract may be renewed if the new pricing of the contract does not change more than the Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers (not seasonally adjusted), Los Angeles Area -Riverside -Orange county area and prevailing wage rates, if applicable. Price adjustments may be increases or decreases as appropriate and must be requested at least 90 days prior to the expiration/renewal of the contract. The index level for the month preceding the month of solicitation advertisement will become the beginning index. The price adjustment limit will be the percentage change based on the difference between the beginning level or the adjustment level last used and the index level for the period 90 days prior to the expiration of the contract. If not renewed prior to the anniversary date, the contract may continue on a month to month basis until renewed or awarded to a new contractor. The City intends for the initial contract to cover three years with two additional one year contract increments. ,/,o — B. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The solicitation, bidder's response and the Purchase Order (and Contract for services) constitute the entire agreement between the vendor and the City of Santa Clarita (City) covering the goods (including services) described herein (the "goods"). Time is of the essence. Shipment and Inspection. The terms and routing of shipment shall be as provided on the Purchase Order or as otherwise directed by the City. City may revise shipping instructions as to any goods not then shipped. City shall have the right to inspect any or all of the goods at vendor's place of business or upon receipt by City at City's election, which right shall be exercisable notwithstanding Buyer's having paid for the goods prior to inspection. City, by reason of its failure to inspect the goods, shall not be deemed to have accepted any defective goods or goods which do not conform to the specifications therefore, or to have waived any of City's rights or remedies arising by virtue of such defects OF non-conformance. Cost of inspection on deliveries or offers for delivery, which do not meet specifications, will be for the account of the vendor. Risk of Loss. Not withstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, title to, and risk of loss of, the goods shall remain with the vendor until the goods are delivered at the D.D.P. point specified in this Contract, or if no such point is specified, then, when the goods are delivered to the City. However, if the goods are of an inflammable, toxic or otherwise dangerous nature, vendor shall hold City harmless from and against any and all claims asserted against City on account of any personal injuries and/or property damages caused by the goods, or by the transportation thereof, prior to the completion of unloading at City's receiving yard. 3. Warranties. Vendor warrants to and covenants vAth the City as follows: vendor will deliver to City title to the goods free and clear of all security interest, liens, obligations, restrictions or encumbrances of any kind, nature or description, the goods shall be free from defects in material and/or workmanship; unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order, the goods shall be new and not used or reconditioned; the goods and their packaging shall conform to the description thereof and/or specifications therefore contained in this Contract. In placing this Contract, City is relying on vendor's skill and judgment in selecting and providing the proper goods for City's particular use. The goods shall be in all respects suitable for the particular purpose for which they are purchased and the goods shall be merchantable. Vendor shall indemnify and save and hold City harmless from and against any and all damages, losses, demands, costs and expenses arising from claims by third parties for property damage, personal injury or other losses or damages arising from vendor's breach of its obligations hereunder. 4. Remedies. In the event of vendor's breach of this Contract, City may take any or all of the following actions, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to City by law: (a) require vendor to repair or replace such goods, and upon vendor's failure or refusal to do so, repair or replace the same at vendor's expense: (b) reject any shipment or delivery containing defective or nonconforming goods and return for credit or replacement at vendor's option; said return to be made at vendor's cost and risk: (c) cancel any outstanding deliveries or services hereunder and treat such breach by vendor as vendor's repudiation of this Contract. In the event of City's breach hereunder, vendor's exclusive remedy shall be vendor's recovery of the goods or the purchase price payable for goods shipped prior to such breach. 5. Force Maieure. For the purposes of this Contract, an event of "force majeure" shall mean any or all of the following events or occurrences, strikes, work stoppages, or other labor difficulties; fires, floods or other acts of God; transportation delays; acts of government or any subdivision or agency thereof; failure or curtailment of power supply in the Pacific Southwest power grid; or any other cause, whether or not similar to the causes or occurrences enumerated above; in all cases, which are beyond the control of the party claiming the occurrence of a force majeure event and which delays, interrupts or prevents such party from performing its obligations under this Contract. Not withstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, the reduction, depletion, shortage, curtailment or cessation of vendor's supplies or reserves or any other supplies or materials of vendor shall not be regarded as an event of force majeure. The party affected by a force majeure event shall give notice thereof to the other party within ten days following the occurrence thereof and shall apprise the other party of the probable extent to which the affected party will be unable to perform or will be delayed in performing its obligations hereunder. The affected party shall exercise due diligence to eliminate or remedy the force majeure cause and shall give the other party prompt notice when that has been accomplished. Except as provided herein, if performance of this contract by either party is delayed, interrupted or prevented by reason of any event of force majeure, both parties shall be excused from performing hereunder while and to the extent that the force majeure condition exists, after which the parties' performance shall be resumed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, within five days following vendor's declaration of a force majeure event which prevents its full and/or timely delivery of goods hereunder, City may, at its option and without liability (a) require vendor to apportion among its customers the goods available for delivery during the force majeure period; (b) cancel any or all delayed or reduced deliveries; or (c) cancel any outstanding deliveries hereunder and terminate this Contract. If City accepts reduced deliveries or cancels the same, City may procure substitute goods from other sources in which event this contract shall be deemed modified to eliminate vendor's obligation to sell and City's obligation to purchase such substituted goods. After cessation of a force majeure event declared by vendor, vendor shall, at City's option but not otherwise, be obligated to deliver goods not delivered during the force majeure event. After cessation of a force majeure event declared by City, neither party shall be obligated to deliver or purchase goods not so delivered and purchased during the force majeure period. 6. Patents. It is anticipated that the goods will be possessed and/or used by City. If by reason of any of these acts a suit is brought or threatened for infringement of any patent, trademark, trade name or copyright with regard to the goods, their manufacture or use, vendor shall at its own expense defend such suit and shall indemnify and save and hold City harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses, demands, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) in connection with such suit or threatened suit. Compliance with Law. Vendor warrants that it will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rule regulations applicable to its performance under this Contract, including, without limitation, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause prescribed by Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 as amended, and any rules, regulations or orders issued or promulgated under such Act and Order. Vendor shall indemnify and save and hold City from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, costs and losses which the City may suffer in the event that vendor fails to comply with said Act, Order, rules, regulations or orders. Vendor further warrants that all goods sold hereunder will comply with and conform in every respect to the standards applicable to the use of such goods under the Williams -Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, and any regulations and orders issued thereunder. Any clause required by any law, ordinance, rule or regulation to be included in a contract of the type evidenced by this document shall be deemed to be incorporated herein. Where permits and/or licenses are required for the prescribed material/services and /or any construction authorized herein, the same must be first obtained from the regulatory agency having jurisdiction there over. 8. Reports, Artwork, Designs etc.: (a) If the goods are to be produced by vendor in accordance with designs, drawings or blueprints furnished by City, vendor shall return same to City upon completion or cancellation of this Contract. Such designs and the like shall not be used by vendor in the production of materials for any third party without City's written consent. Such designs and the like involve valuable property rights of City and shall be held confidential by vendor. (b) If the Contract results in the creation of artwork, designs or written products, including but not limited to, books, reports, logos, pictures, drawings, plans, blueprints, graphs, charts, brochures, analyses, photographs, musical scores, lyrics, will be considered works for hire and the contractor expressly transfers all ownership and intellectual property rights including copyrights to the City by signing the contract. Such works and the like shall not be used by vendor in the conduct of any business with any third party without the City's written consent. , �2__ (c) Unless otherwise agreed herein, vendor at its cost shall supply all materials, equipment, tools and facilities required to perform this Contract. Any materials, equipment, tools, artwork, designs or other properties furnished by City or specifically paid for by City shall be City's property. Any such property shall be used only in filling orders from City and may on demand be removed by City without charge. Vendor shall use such property at its own risk, and shall be responsible for all loss of or damage to the same while in vendor's custody. Vendor shall at its cost store and maintain all such property in good condition and repair. City makes no warranties of any nature with respect to any property it may furnish to vendor hereunder. 9. Governing Law. The Purchase Order and this Contract between the parties evidenced hereby shall be deemed to be made in the State of California and shall in all respects be construed and governed by the laws of that state. 10. Miscellaneous. (a) The waiver of any term, condition or provision hereof shall not be construed to be a waiver of any other such term, condition or provision, nor shall such waiver be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same term, condition or provision. (b) Stenographic and clerical errors, whether in mathematical computations or otherwise, made by City on this Contract or any other forms delivered to vendor shall be subject to correction. (c) On the issue of primacy in disagreements in bid'responses, words shall hold over numbers and unit prices shall hold over extended prices. (d) City may, upon notice of vendor and without liability to City, cancel this Contract and any outstanding deliveries hereunder, (1) as to standard products of vendor not then shipped hereunder, at any time prior to shipment, or (2) if (A) a receiver or trustee is appointed to take possession of all or substantially all of vendor's assets, (B) vendor makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (C) any action or proceeding is commenced by or against vendor under any insolvency or bankruptcy act, or under any other statute or regulation having as its purpose the protection of creditors, or (D) vendor becomes insolvent or commits an act of bankruptcy. If an event described in (2) of this section occurs. City may at City's sole election pay vendor its actual out-of-pocket costs to date of cancellation, as approved by City, in which event the goods shall be the property of City and vendor shall safely hold the same subject to receipt of City's shipping instructions. 11. Delivery Orders. This is a maintenance purchase order. The Vendor will only accept orders placed by a member of the Finance Division or the Accounting Manager. The Vendor wilt notify the City on receipt of this contract of any special procedures required by the Vendor to initiate orders against this contract. These procedures may include but are not limited to, the Vendors point of contact or a specific office at the Vendor's place of business. 12. Response Time. For equipment maintenance contracts the repairman will be onsite within four working hours of notification. For service contracts, discrepancies will be corrected within four working hours of notification. Normal working hours are M -F from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. �/2_ C. SPECIFICATIONS The City of Santa Clarita is responsible for the maintenance of and urban forest consisting of nearly 100,000 trees. Approximately half of the trees are maintained by the City's Landscape Maintenance District (see Attachment A - LMD MAP), with the other half being maintained by the City's Urban Forestry Division (see Attachment B - UF MAP). The City of Santa Clarita is soliciting sealed bids for the City's Tree Maintenance Program, consisting of tree trimming, tree planting, tree removals, stump grinding, integrated pest management and asset management database input for both the Landscape Maintenance District and Urban Forestry Division. The following general specifications apply to both the City's Landscape Maintenance District and the Urban Forestry Division. This contract shall run for three (3) years with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewals. The bid bond required will be 10% of the initial (3) year total. GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 1 1-01 SCOPE OF WORK The work to be performed consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the Specifications, provisions, and contract documents. The general items of work for this project shall consist of two (2) full-time, tree maintenance crews with a minimum of five (5) crew members per crew and equipment for regularly occurring tree maintenance, and one (1) 3 -man tree maintenance crew and equipment for completion of tree related service requests. 1-02 CITY EMPLOYEES For the purpose of these Bid Specifications and for the term of this Tree Maintenance Contract, the title Contract Administrator will refer to the Special Districts Administrator. The title ProFec Manage will refer to the tree inspector for the Urban Forestry Division and Landscape Maintenance District (LMD). 1-03 LOCATION OF WORK The general location of work is within the City limits of Santa Clarita. Locations and type of tree service may change throughout the duration of the contract at the discretion of the CITY and at no additional cost to the City. Initial work is outlined in this document (See Attachments A and B) A larger version of these maps (52x36) are available via email in pdf by contacting ikillian@santa-clarita.com. 1-04 TIME FOR START AND COMPLETION OF WORK The contractor shall start work beginning September 1, 2013, and complete work by August 31, 2016 unless terminated sooner as per the provisions of the contract. 1-05 WORK HOURS Work hours shall begin in Santa Clarita at 7:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For areas surrounding all school zones no tree work within 1500 feet before 8:00 A.M. No work on CITY observed holidays except in the event of emergencies. (See EXHIBIT D) 1-06 EMERGENCY INFORMATION The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the Contractor and any subcontractor, or their representatives, shall be filed with the City's Special Districts Department prior to beginning work. lift, - /Y- 1-07 CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND GRAFFITI All equipment brought into the City or working within the City Limits shall be free of graffiti. Any graffiti that is spotted on equipment shall be removed immediately during working hours and any graffiti that is reported after hours or at any other time shall be removed within 24 hours. 1-08 CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATION The contractor's Supervisors and Crew Leaders shall carry a mobile cellular phone and shall respond to calls from the City staff within 15 minutes of the call. In the case of after hour's calls, two (2) hours maximum response time is allowed to arrive at the emergency location. The contractor's employees shall maintain 24-hour phone communication and staff must be able to contact all key contractor employee staff, key City staff, local utility agencies and emergency services as needed for the duration of the contract. Each Crew Leader shall carry at all times a mobile tablet computer with mobile internet access capable of accessing the City's eService (Citizen Response Management — CRM) system. The City will assign service requests to the contractor that must be accessed via the internet while in the field. As work is completed, the contractor will be responsible to update the status of each service request. At a future date the City's Tree Inventory will be transferred to a web based mobile application that will be accessible via a web -enabled mobile tablet computer. When the asset management system is enabled, the Contractor will be required to update the maintenance record for each tree as work is completed 1-09 CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT Contractor shall be required to clearly identify and equip each vehicle used at said facility with decals on the exterior right and left front door panels identifying the Contractor's name, address and phone number visible from 100 feet. Each vehicle must be mechanically sound, with a clean and neat appearance, and meet all California Vehicle Code requirements. All of the Contractor's vehicles are subject to random inspections by the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Department. Equipment shall not leak fluids and meet all associated and required safety standards, inspections and certifications. 1-10 CONTRACTOR UNIFORMS Contractor shall require each of his employees to adhere to basic public works standards of working attire. These are basically; uniforms, proper shoes, and other gear required by State Safety Regulations (OSHA), and proper wearing of the clothing. Shirts shall be buttoned and worn at all times. 1-11 CONTRACTOR CONDUCT Contractor shall at all times exhibit good customer service to City staff, City contracted staff, residents and others throughout term of this contract. All communication will be professional in a manner between all parties. Unsatisfactory communication and service may be cause for contract termination. 1-12 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ABILITY I The contractor must demonstrate the ability to successful perform all work as specified in this bid. The contractor will provide evidence of successful performance through the identification of references forjobs of a similar size and scope. 1-13 CONTRACTOR TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 11 Contractor's employees or representatives shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the maintenance practices of Urban Forestry and Arboricultural Procedures to successfully maintain the City's Urban Forest according to industry standards and guidelines. Minimum training standards shall include the latest edition of the Best Management Practices of Arboriculture by the International Society of Arboriculture and the ANSI — A 300 Pruning standards. In addition the contractor shall maintain any and all required safety training for staff. This includes the latest edition of ANSI safety standards for tree operations ANSI — Z133.1 or later editions. Contractor must be able to provide documentation of regular training. 1-14 CERTIFIED ARBORISTS AND TREE WORKERS 1-15 Bidders must be thoroughly competent and capable of satisfactorily performing the work covered by the bid. The Contractor shall at all times have an ISA Certified Arborist responsible for the daily operations of each maintenance crew associated with this contract. The Certified Arborist shall act in the capacity of a foreman or supervisor during all phases of tree maintenance including but not limited to tree trimming, tree removal or tree planting. Said certified arborist is to be responsible for the contractor's crews performing assigned work in accordance with work standard agreed upon with the CITY. Proof of certifications must be submitted with this bid. Contractor shall employ on a regular full-time, permanent basis a minimum of three (3) employees certified by the International Society of Arboriculture as Certified Tree Workers at the time of bid submittal, bid award, and for the duration of this contract. At least one (1) Certified Tree Worker must be on site with each maintenance crew while pruning operations are being conducted. The contractor shall provide the City with daily written inspection of activities completed by the maintenance crews. Proof of certifications must be submitted with this bid. The Certified Arborist shall be readily available to serve as contractors representative in routine dealings with the CITY, (i.e. crew scheduling, performance standards, time and material expenditures, and the resolution of such situational disputes as may arise between work crews, other contractors, and/or the public). It is the desire of the CITY to provide a high level, informed and professional service to the residents. To this end, the CITY requires verification that at least five (5) of the contractor's employees performing tree maintenance under the specifications of this contract, be certified by the International Society of Arboriculture in the Tree Worker classification or Certified Arborist within one year of the date the contract is awarded. Certification of current train i ng'records with personal references will be submitted with this bid for each employee. The following is a partial list of the required data fields that will be required for tree inventory data collection. All tree inventory data shall be submitted in a format compatible with the City's Asset Management System. GPS Coordinates, LIVID Zone, UF Zone, Parkway type, Location, Right of Way in foot, Status, Condition: Required Maintenance, DBH, Height, Tree Species, Replacement Species, Inspection Date and Photo. 1-16 INCOMPLETE WORK REPORTS In the event that work is not completed due to emergencies, work delays, bird nesting, seasonal conditions and/or vehicle parking restricting work completions. Contractor shall record all skipped locations and the vehicle license number as part of the incomplete work report. All incomplete locations that are outstanding for more than two workdays shall be reported to the Urban Forestry Division and the Landscape Maintenance District. All incomplete locations shall be tracked for follow up completion and the Urban Forestry Division and the Landscape Maintenance District shall be again notified if incomplete work goes beyond one work week. All outstanding work shall be tracked on monthly work reports. This includes trees that may be skipped due to seasonal conditions, such a pines and eucalyptus during the summer months. 12 -16- 1-17 OUTSTANDING STUMP REPORTS Contractor shall monitor and track all work related to the removal of tree stumps and shall provide the City with an Outstanding Stump Report for all incomplete tree stump removals. The report shall be submitted weekly to the offices of the Urban Forestry Division and the Landscape Maintenance District. All stump removals shall be tracked on this report as well as the general work report, service reports, daily work records and any other type of work activity report required by the City. All tree stumps from cut off trees shall be removed within 14 days of tree being cut down. If the stump is not removed in 14 days the contractor will be charged the cost the City incurs to remove the stump. 1-18 PROPERTYDAMAGE Property Damage — Shall be reported within one hour of incident to the office of the City Arborist or the Project Manager. • In the event that verbal contact has not been made, the contractor will notify the City Risk Manager. • The contractor field supervisor shall also inform his superior so that all attempts will be made to rectify any damage caused by the contractor. • The contractor shall be responsible for all damage to private and public property and shall correct, fix, repair, replace or reimburse the party at toss for all damages. • Damage corrections shall be made as soon as possible to reduce future complaints. • In the case of vehicle damage contractor shall assist the damaged party to resolve the damage with an expedited process. • All damage and corrections shall be documented and reports provided to the City. • The City Urban Forestry Division, the Landscape Maintenance District and the Risk Management Division shall be notified by e-mail of the incident. Included in the e-mail shall be the date, time and location of the incident, including a brief summary of the event. This e- mail shall be submitted within 24 hours of the incident. • Reports shall include all correspondence and course of action by the contractor to correct damage. 1-19 ROOTBARRIER The Urban Forestry Supervisor or the Project Development Coordinator shall approve the root barriers. Root barriers must have a root deflection rib and a top edge. The root control panels may not be altered without written approval from the Urban Forestry Supervisor or the Project Development Coordinator. All trees shall be planted with a 12 -inch or 18 -inch deep by ten foot long root barrier along the sidewalk of each tree planting site. Root barrier shall be comparable to either Deep Root brand model number U13-18-2, or Centu[y brand CR -18-20 or City approved equal. 13 _/7- 2-01 DEFINITIONS Agency: GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS SECTION 2 City of Santa Clarita Trimming Trimming and pruning shall be considered the same thing for the purposes of this project. 2-02 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT Within ten working days after the date of the CITY's notice of award, the Contractor shall execute and return the following contract documents to the CITY: Contract Agreement Faithful Performance Bond Labor and Material Bond Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance Certificate Workers' Compensation Insurance Certificate Failure to comply with the above will result in annulment of the award and forfeiture of the Bid Guarantee. This Contract Agreement shall not be considered binding upon the CITY until executed by the authorized CITY officials. A corporation to which an award is made may be required, before the Contract Agreement is executed by the CITY, to furnish evidence of its corporate existence, of its right to enter into contracts in the State of California, and that the officers signing the contract and bonds for the corporation have the authority to do so. 2-03 SUBCONTRACTS The Contractor shall perform or provide, with its own organization, employees, materials, and equipment amounting to at least 60 percent of the Contract Price. The Contractor's employees shall constitute at least 60 percent of the labor force involved in the performance of contracts executed subsequent to this solicitation. 2-04 CONTRACT BONDS The Faithful Performance Bond shall remain in force until the contract expiration date. The Labor and Material Bond shall remain in force until thirty-five days after the contract expiration date, or until all claims for labor and material are paid, whichever is longer. 2-05 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The bidder shall examine carefully the entire site of the work, including but not restricted to the conditions and encumbrances related thereto, the plans and specifications, and the bid and contract forms therefore. The submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality, and scope of the work to be performed, the quantities of material to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the bid, plans, specifications, and the contract. 14 -IF- 2-06 CHANGES IN WORK- NOTICE TO SURETIES The Contractor shall notify his sureties and the carriers of the insurance furnished and maintained by him of any changes affecting the general scope of the work or change in the contract price, or time, or a combination thereof, and the amount of the applicable bonds and the coverage of the insurance shall be adjusted accordingly. The Contractor shall furnish proof of such adjustments to the CITY. 2-07 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP The Contractor shall guarantee that the entire job will meet all requirements of this contract as to the quality of equipment, and workmanship. The Contractor, at no cost to the CITY, shall make any repairs or replacements made necessary by defects in equipment, or workmanship that become evident within 60 days after invoicing for the work in question. The Contractor shall hold the CITY harmless from claims of any kind arising from damages due to said defects, noncompliance and poor work workmanship. The Contractor shall make all repairs, replacements, and restorations within 10 days after the date of the Project Manager written notice. 2-08 WORKSITE CLEANUP All tree trimming shall be terminated at such time each day to give the cleanup crew sufficient time to have all brush, limbs, and debris loaded and all equipment off the work site by 4:00 p.m. The contractor shall review work from the previous day or two, to ensure there are no hangers or debris fallen from previously trimmed trees. If debris or hangers are found then the contractor shall remove them from the work site. 2-09 AB939 CITY DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB939) requires that all cities and counties in the State of California divert materials going to landfill by 50% by the year 2000 and maintain each year thereafter. In accordance with this mandate, all contractors handling landscape materials on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita will be required to divert all landscape materials from any and all landfills and co -generation facilities. Landscape material utilized for co -generation or daily landfill cover will not qualify for diversion credit and are therefore not acceptable methods of disposal for this material. All landscape materials collected through the program must be delivered to a properly permitted compost or mulching facility or material end-user. Landscape materials that have been collected for the express purpose of diversion will not be taken to a landfill unless the landfill possesses other diversion facilities on site. The transport and disposal of landscape materials at an unauthorized facility, i.e. landfill, will constitute a material breach of this agreement. Contractors will be required to seek recycling alternatives for these organic, biodegradable landscape materials. Acceptable recycling alternatives would include the utilization of these materials as feedstock for composting, co -composting, mulching, soil amendment, and wood chip products, All contractors will be required to arrange for the chipping and transport of all landscape materials to their selected processor, with all cost to be borne by the Contractor. Approval of any other processing method not listed above will require the approval of the Environmental Services Manager, and must qualify for diversion credit as specified in AB939, or subsequent legislation. The City of Santa Clarita retains the right to cancel, at any time, any existing arrangement for the processing of City landscape materials and select a preferred processor capable of recycling these landscape materials and meeting the mandates of AI Contractors should select their processor on the basis of previous experience, the ability to meet AB939 mandates, the ability to acquire appropriate permits, and the ability to site a local chipping/transport site within or adjacent to the City of Santa Clarita. 15 — �'F - All contractors will be required to document the total weight and/or cubic yards of landscape material recycled on a monthly basis. The City of Santa Clarita's Environmental Services Division will supply the Public Works Department with a City -approved form, which the Contractor must complete on a monthly basis in order to document materials diverted. The Contractor should send documentation to the Special Districts Department. The contractor shall submit with the bid their current method of green waste disposal and a plan of action for handling green waste for the City of Santa Clarita. 2-10 PERFORMANCE PERIOD The period of contract performance starting September 1, 2013 and ending August 31, 2016. Contracts entered into pursuant to this Invitation to Bid may be renewed annually, up to two (2) times, in accordance with the terms of the contract. If not otherwise stated, the contract may be renewed if the new pricing of the contract does not change more than the Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers (not seasonally adjusted), Los Angeles Area -Riverside -Orange county area and prevailing wage rates, if applicable. Price adjustments may be increases or decreases as appropriate and must be requested at least 90 days prior to the expiration/renewal of the contract. The index level for the month preceding the month of solicitation advertisement will become the beginning index. The price adjustment limit will be the percentage change based on the difference between the beginning level or the adjustment level last used and the index level for the period 90 days prior to the expiration of the contract. If not renewed prior to the anniversary date, the contract may continue on a month to month basis until renewed or awarded to a new contractor. 2-11 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES The liquidated damages are $1,000.00 per day Should the awarded Contractor fail to appear on a designated work day through the duration of the contract, for each day missed, the Contractor will be required to double the man/women power and equipment necessary on proceeding work days to make up equivalent day(s) missed. Should the Contractor fail to make up work days missed, then the Contractor shall pay to the CITY, or have withheld from monies due to it, the sum of $1000.00 per work day in addition to normal amounts deducted from the monthly billing for work not performed. The Contractor will not be required to make up days or hours missed if delays are due to acts of God or public enemy. Contractor shall make up days or hours missed due to inclement weather. 2-12 CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES A noise level limit of 86 dba at a distance of fifty feet shall apply to all construction equipment on or related to the job whether owned by the Contractor or not. The use of excessively loud warning signals shall be avoided except in those cases required for the protection of personnel. Contractor will be required to ensure all equipment complies with all State and Local requirements including those of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. 2-13 LABOR LAWS The Contractor and all subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors shall comply with all CITY, State, and Federal orders regarding affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities and fair employment practices. Failure to file any report due under said orders will result in suspension of periodic progress payments. IN The Contractor shall ensure unlimited access to the job site for all equal employment opportunity compliance officers. In accordance with the Labor Code, as provided in Section 1773, et. seq., the general prevailing wage rates have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are available from the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov. The Contractor shall not pay less than prevailing wage rates. Certified payroll records will �e required to be provided to the City. 2-14 PERMITS Prior to the start of any work, the Contractor shall obtain the applicable CITY permits and make arrangements for CITY inspections. The Contractor shall also obtain any and all other permits, licenses, inspections, certificates, or authorizations required by any governing body or entity. 2-15 PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC It is part of the service required of the Contractor to make whatever provisions are necessary to protect the public. The Contractor shall use foresight and shall take such steps and precautions as his operations warrant to protect the public from danger, loss of life, or loss of property which would result from interruption or contamination of public water supply, interruption of other public service, or from the failure of partly completed work or partially removed facilities. Unusual conditions may arise on the work site which will require that immediate and unusual provisions be made to protect the public from danger or loss, or damage to life and property, due directly or indirectly to prosecution of work under this contract. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contract Administrator, an emergency exists against which the Contractor has not taken sufficient precaution for the public safety, protection of utilities and protection of adjacent structures or property, which may be damaged by the Contractor's operations and when, in the opinion of the Contract Administrator, immediate action shall be considered necessary in order to protect the public or property due to the Contractors operations under this contract, the Contract Administrator will order the Contractor to provide a remedy for the unsafe condition. If the Contractor fails to act on the situation within a reasonable time period, the Contract Administrator may provide suitable protection to said interests by causing such work to be done and material to be furnished as, in the opinion of the Contract Administrator may seem reasonable and necessary. The cost and expense of said labor and material, together with the cost and expense of such repairs as are deemed necessary, shall be borne by the Contractor. All expenses incurred by the CITY for emergency repairs will be deducted from the progress payments and the final payment due to the Contractor. However, if the CITY does not take such remedial measures, the Contractor is not relieved of the full responsibility for public safety. 2-16 DIGALERT It is the contractor's responsibility to contact Dig alert before digging at any location in the City. This includes contacting Digalert before for any stump grinding activities. 2-17 PARTIAL AND FINAL PAYMENT The closure date for the purpose of making partial progress payments will be the last day of each month. The Contractor shall prepare the approximate measurements of the quantities of work performed through the closure date and submit it to the CITY for approval by the 5th day of the following month. All work will be approved by a representative of the City. When the work is complete, the Project Manager will approve the final quantities of the work performed and prepare the final progress payment report. 17 - Payments are commonly authorized and made within 30 days following the 10th day of the month submitted. However, payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports required by the contract documents. 2-18 SB1 98 AND OSHA COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor must submit with their bid submission, his current Safety Manual meeting SB198 requirements for injury and illness prevention. this manual must also meet the safety requirements outlined in the Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders, which incorporates the requirements of Section 3203 Accident Prevention Plan as well as Section 5194, AB2185, AB2187, and AB377; Federal Hazard Communication Standard, CFR1910.1200; and SARA Title III as they apply to Hazard Communication Standards. It is the intent of the City to rigorously examine these documents to determine if the Contractor is in full compliance with the safety related orders. 2-19 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN The contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Program to ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall submit with the bid, a comprehensive QualitV Control Plan. The contractors Quality Control plan shall provide top contractor management with an effective and efficient means of identifying and correcting problems throughout the scope of operations. The Quality Control Program shall include: 1. A description of the contractor's quality control system. The system must cover all contract services, specify work to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, and describe how inspections are to be conducted. 2. The name(s) and qualifications of the individual(s) responsible for performing the quality control inspections, and the extent of their authority. 3. Provisions for recording the results of inspections and for recording corrective action taken. 4. Provisions to update and revise the Quality Control Program during the performance of the contract. A file of all Quality Control inspections both performed and scheduled inspection results, and dates and details of corrective actions taken shall be maintained by the contractor through the term of this contract. The file shall be the property of the City and made available to the Contract Administrator during regular working hours. The file shall be turned over to the City within 15 days of com pletion/term i nation of the contract. 2-20 CONTRACTOR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Contractor certifies to have a minimum of five consecutive years of current experience in the type of work related to this project and that this experience is in actual operation of a firm with permanent employees performing a majority of the work as distinct from a firm operating entirely by subcontracting all phases of the work. Evidence shall be provided with bid which will consist of copies of a State Contractors license D-49 and C-27 which shall have been in full force and effect and in good standing, a minimum of five consecutive years prior to the bid opening. 2-21 OTHER CONTRACTORS Contractor recognizes that during the course of this Agreement other activities and operations may be conducted by other contracted parties. These activities may include, but not be limited to: a. Construction and/or storm related operations; b. Emergency response operations; ig - 2 -:-;> - c. Tree trimming; d. Tree removal, a. Tree planting; f. Tree identification; g. Integrated pest management / Chemical applications to trees; Contractor may be required to modify or curtail specific tasks and operations within their maintenance contract. 19 '�) 3- DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT & URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION SECTION 3 3-01 SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCE OF WORK The Contractor shall schedule his/her operations in accordance with the following requirements A) The Contractor shall submit a weekly copy of daily work reports to the Project Manager on each Monday throughout the term of the contract. In addition, the Contractor shall advise the Project Manager of the following week's work schedule. Daily work records shall be formatted for Windows excel spreadsheets for easy translation to the City tree inventory. This includes electronic records that will be input by the contractor into the City's Asset ManagementfTree Inventory system. The tree maintenance records shall be compatible and able to be input into the City's Tree Inventory System on a weekly basis. (See Attachment C) For areas where there is no tree inventory data, the contractor shall submit work reports that are in a Microsoft excel format — (minimum compatibility). The spreadsheets shall include, but not be limited to the following information. Tree Species, Address, Location, Type of work performed, Diameter of tree (measured at 4.5 feet above ground level), Date of work performed, Zone -area or Grid of tree. The City will provide the sample spreadsheet for the electronic work reports. B) Work hours shall be in accordance with Section 1-05. C) Before trimming starts each day in street right-of-way, the recommended and required signs, barricades, and delineation shall be placed for traffic control as recommended in the State of California Manual of Traffic Controls and WATCH Work Area Traffic Control Handbook. If it is necessary to restrict traffic flow, the Contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the City's Traffic Engineer or Public Works Department before closing off any street or section of street. Traffic control is an included cost in the contract and will not be paid separately by the City. D) The Contractor is expected to operate work days consecutively -- Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed by the Contractor on City -observed holidays except in case of emergencies. 3-02 WORK SPECIFICATION FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICE It is the intent of the City of Santa Clarita to have all trees trimmed in a professional manner in compliance with industry standards. All trees shall be raised over the street and sidewalk, dead - wooded, cleaned, crown -thinned, structured and lightly shaped to conform to the natural form of the species. Tree trimming for the purpose of this contract shall refer to the industry standard "Pruning" standards. In all cases tree trimming shall be synonymous and mean the same as tree pruning or pruning. Tree trimming shall be performed in accordance with the following requirements: A) All work shall conform to the current standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices and the ANSI -A300 (Part 1) — 2001 Pruning Standards, and any later amendments. Any deviation from the correct form and practice of tree trimming shall consider the Contractor to be non-responsive to the obligations of the contract of trimming all trees to the high standards. Contractor non- responsiveness to the criteria set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices and the ANSI -A300 (Part 1) — 2001 Pruning Standards may lead to contractor performance review by the City that could lead to contract termination and forfeiture of faithful performance bond. B) The City of Santa Clarita trimming standards are as follows 20 11> - 14- - Raise –Raise trimming shall consist of selective trimming to provide vertical clearance. The desired height shall be 14 feet above the street and 8 feet over the sidewalk. Raise trimming shall be accomplished by trimming the lower branches on the live crown to the desired height. • The main scaffold limbs should start at a height of approximately 6 – 8 feet above ground level on most trees off the main trunk • Scaffold limbs should not be removed from the main trunk unless they interfere with the desired raise trimming height • Raise trimming shall not be excessive on small diameter trees - trees from 2 inches to 9 -inches in diameter. • Small diameter trees would require no more than one third of the live crown to be raised to prohibit exposing the main trunk to sunburn. This is usually trees less than 25 -feet in height • Raise trimming shall be done on all other trees located in open areas such as Parks or Greenbelts at a height determined by the City 2. Clean – Cleaning shall consist of selective trimming to remove one or more of the following parts: dead, dying, diseased, defective, detached or broken branches, mistletoe and water sprouts. Cleaning shall be performed throughout out the entire crown canopy Cleaning shall be performed on branches that are two inches in diameter and larger 3. Thin – Thinning shall consist of selective trimming to reduce density of live branches throughout the crown canopy • Thinning should result in an even distribution of branches on individual limbs throughout the crown • Not more than 25 percent of the live tissue should be removed from the crown within one growing season. On oaks trees the percent of live tissue allowed to be removed shall not exceed 15% of the live crown • Thinning should be performed on limbs up to two inches in diameter. This is generalized size for most trees, but is dependent on age, size, condition and species of tree • Thinning can be the selective removal of water sprouts 4. Structure – Structure trimming shall consist of trimming that will balance the distribution of limbs throughout the tree canopy. • Structure trimming shall develop the branches in a manner that will influence the orientation, spacing, growth rate, strength of attachment and the ultimate size of branches and stems • Structure trimming reduces branches so they are less than one half the diameter of the parent limb • Structure trimming shall be performed to develop the tree according to its natural growth pattern and form • Structure trimming shall remove crossing limbs up to 2 – inches in diameter. Other crossing limbs shall be approved by City inspector 5. Reduction – Reduction trimming is the selective removal of branches and stems to decrease the height and/or spread of a tree. 21 — 24�� - • Reduction trimming is done to minimize risk of failure, to reduce height or spread and to accomplish clearance of buildings, traffic signs, traffic signals, utility lines, etc, • Trimming Cut Ratios — All trimming cuts shall be made so that the remaining lateral limb is at least one-third (1/3) to one-half (1/2) the diameter of the parent limb • An example of a 1/3 reduction would be a 3 -inch limb that is cut back to a 1 - inch diameter limb • An example of a V2 reduction would be a 3 -inch diameter limb cut back to a 1 - 1/2 -inch diameter limb 6. General Trimming — General Pruning or Trimming shall consist of a combination of raise trimming, cleaning, thinning and structuring of the overall tree a This type of work shall be the default trimming for all tree trimming operations 7. Reduction Trimming shall be done on the entire tree at the direction of the City 8. Non -Approved Trimming — There shall be no topping, lions -tailing and over thinning unless directed by City staff C) A variety of small, medium, and large trees shall be trimmed by the contractor throughout the contract term. Trees vary in location throughout the zones. Many are along public Right -of -Way areas, on slopes, or within paseo systems with limited vehicle access. D) Price estimates must take into consideration all of the various zones' attributes and terrains. 3-03 HAZARDOUS TREE NOTIFICATION Contractor shall report to the Project Manager any tree defects or hazardous trees within an hour of notice. Defects include, but are not limited to structural weakness, trunk and limb decay, split wood, borer insect infestation, unstable trees due to root defects, broken branches, and dead/dying trees. 3-04 SPECIAL WORKSITE SPECIFICATIONS Daily work other than tree trimming shall be performed in accordance with the following requirements: A) CLEANUP - Removal of debris from the street, parkway sidewalk, paseo and yard areas of all property shall follow as closely as possible to the trimming operation, and all areas shall be left free of debris at the close of each day's operation. B) PROTECTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS - The contractor shall be responsible for the protection of a(( improvements adjacent to the work areas, including, but not limited to, sprinkler systems, drain pipes, lawns, planting, brick or masonry work, mailboxes, lights, fences, walls, sidewalks, street paving, etc., located on either public or private property. If any improvements are removed or damaged, other than those scheduled for removal, then such improvements shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense without cost to the City and to the entire satisfaction of the Project Manager in a timely manner. C) INSPECTION - A CITY Project Manager will inspect the work site and tree trimming operations of the Contractor, to assure that the Contractor is in compliance with the contract specifications. The CITY Project Manager will accompany the Contractor or his/her representative on an inspection of each tree to ensure that the Contractor has trimmed the trees to ANSI A300 and City standards. If the tree has not been trimmed 0-110A, according to the industry standards and City expectations, the contractor will be required to re -trim the tree at no additional cost. D) NO PARKING SIGNS - The Contractor may be required to post a minimum of 48 hours in advance dated TEMPORARY NO PARKING -- TREE TRIMMING signs on each individual tree designated for tree service on any and all roadways prior to servicing the area. E) DOOR HANGERS - Door hangers stating the City's intent to service trees are to be placed by the Contractor on homes abutting a street tree designated for trim 24 hours in advance. The door hangers should indicate the date that tree services will be rendered and the type of service to be performed. NOTE: NO TREE SHALL BE SERVICED BY THE CONTRACTOR ON ANY STREET UNLESS PRIOR NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN TO THE RESIDENT BY THE CONTRACTOR VIA NO PARKING SIGNS AND DOOR HANGERS. Contractor to provide door hangers. F) PROJECT SIGNS - The Contractor shall provide 36 -inch -by 36 -inch signs with appropriate stands to be located at each end of work site areas, and so placed as to be clearly visible to all approaching vehicular traffic. The signs shall read as follows: TREE TRIMMING AHEAD G) TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNS — The contractor will be required to obtain a right of way encroachment permit every six months, from the City Permit Center. The contractor may be required to submit traffic control plans to the City traffic engineer. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions during all phases of contract work to safeguard persons and property from injury and/or damage. The Contractor shall provide and maintain high -warning signs, traffic control signs, barricades, delineators, traffic cones, and flag persons as necessary to make the work areas safe. The Contractor must have a staff member available to direct pedestrians through a safe area of passage during all work times. Work may have to be temporarily halted for pedestrian passage. The Contractor must follow the guidelines provided from the current State of California Manual of Traffic Controls and WATCH (Work Area Traffic Control Handbook). The contractor will be required to have all crew members working within these zones Metrolink and Street Right of Way Certified per (WATCH MANUAL). The contractor and crew members will have ninety (90) days to complete these certificates. 3-05 DAILY PERSONNEL A) The Contractor shall maintain at the job site on a daily basis throughout the duration of the contract, adequate personnel to complete all work during the term of this contract. This contract shall require two (2) full-time, tree crews and equipment for both divisions of the City that will provide comprehensive tree trimming service for areas listed. In addition, a third crew will be required to address various tree -related service requests. The daily crews (one for Urban Forestry and one for LMD) shall each be a minimum five (5) man crew consisting of one (1) working, climbing crew leader who is a Certified Tree Worker, at least two (2) additional climber and at least two (2) grounds -persons. Within one year of the contract award date, each of these crews must have at least one additional member who is either a Certified Tree Worker or a Certified Arborist. The Service Request Crew shall be a minimum three (3) man crew and shall consist of one (1) working, climbing crew leader who is a Certified Tree Worker, one (1) additional climber and one (1) grounds -persons. 23 1 '.1 - -) I - Each crew leader must be able to demonstrate efficient technical background. The crew leader must be able to speak and read English clearly and convey all necessary contract instructions to his/her crew and the public at all times while on the job site. Each crew leader will report to the supervisor/foreman who shall oversee and ensure that all crews are providing the City with high-quality work following the specifications and provisions of the contract. All tree maintenance crewmembers shall assist each other with the goal of producing high quality and quantity of work per workday. No climbing spikes will be used by tree climbers during the course of this contract except in the case of tree removals. Use of climbing spikes may forfeit this contract and allow the City to seek reimbursement for damages. Contractor shall provide sufficient number of ' personnel to satisfactorily perform the work specified in this solicitation and as may be assigned. Contractor must perform all work in accordance with the specifications set forth herein. Contractor's employees, whether assigned to any one Zone or as part of a crew serving any number of Zones shall include at least one individual crew foreman who speaks and comprehends the English language. The Contractor's Field Supervisor's shall carry a mobile cellular phone and shall respond to call from the City staff within 15 minutes of the call. In the case of after hour's calls, two (2) hours maximum response time is allowed to anrive at the emergency location. The contractor and staff shall maintain mobile cellular phones, and be programmed to contact all key contractor staff, key city personal, local utility agencies and emergency services as needed for the duration of the contract Contractor shall be required to clearly identify and equip each vehicle used at said facility with decals on the exterior right and left front door panels identifying the Contractor's name, and phone number. Contractor shall require each of his employees to adhere to basic public works standards of working attire. These are basically; uniforms, proper shoes, hard hats and other gear required by State Safety Regulations (OSHA), and proper wearing of the clothing. Shirts shall be buttoned and worn at all times. Contractor and employees shall at aft times dress in a company uniform that identifies their employer and employee and exhibit good customer service to City staff, City contracted staff, residents and others throughout term of this contract. All communication will be professional in manner between all parties. The City may employ consulting Arborist Inspectors. These consultant monitors will be treated the same as other City of Santa Clarita staff. Unsatisfactory communication and service may be cause for contract termination. 3-06 DAILY EQUIPMENT ON SITE A) It is required that certain equipment shall be on the job site or within the City From 7:00 A.M. Monday morning to 5:00 P.M. Friday afternoon throughout the duration of the contract and shall be used for the purpose of the Tree Services as follows: Urban Forestry Division Grid Crew Two AERIAL LIFT TRUCKS (bucket trucks) with articulating booms that have working height of no less than 50 feet. ONE CHIPPER DUMP TRUCKS with a minimum load capacity of six yards. One large capacity self-feeding brush chipper minimum 12 inch diameter feed. Minimum of one PICK-UP TRUCK. Stump Grinder —Minimum 16 inch diameter 24 Landscape Maintenance District Division Crew One AERIAL LIFT TRUCKS (bucket trucks) with articulating booms that have working height of no less than 50 feet. ONE CHIPPER DUMP TRUCKS with a minimum load capacity of six yards. One large capacity self-feeding brush chipper minimum 12 inch diameter feed. Minimum of one PICK-UP TRUCK. Stump Grinder — Minimum 16 inch diameter Service Request Crew One (1) BUCKET/CHIPPER COMBO TRUCK (minimum 50 foot boom height) Stump Grinder — Minimum 16 inch diameter Sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. All equipment mentioned above must meet OSHA and DMV requirements to operate within the City limits. Exception to 3-06: It is acceptable for the Contractor to remove equipment outside of the City limits for the purpose of dumping. Furthermore, is acceptable for contractor to remove equipment outside the City limits for repairs. However, equipment that is down for repairs over two days must be replaced by the contractor within three days of the first day equipment is out of operation. The City shall be notified if equipment is out for repairs or maintenance. The City requires a hydraulic stump grinder during removal procedures and it must also meet OSHA and DMV requirements. 3-07 EQUIPMENT CONDITION The Contractor shall use late model, mechanically sound equipment. If in the opinion of the City that equipment is in poor mechanical condition and is continually breaking down, then the City will require the Contractor to replace said equipment with properly operating equipment at no charge to the City. All cutting edges of chain saws, handsaws, pole saws, toppers, pole pruners, and other cutting equipment shall be kept sharp. No ripping or tearing equipment shall be used while trimming trees. Any ripping or tearing damage done to the trees will be repaired by a qualified tree surgeon, or the City will receive monetary compensation from the Contractor, in an amount determined by the Project Manager, that will be paid to the City, for the proper treatment of the damaged tree. 3-08 CHIPPED MULCH It is the desire of the city to use chipped mulch. Material will be used in paseos and other City areas. The green waste generated from the regular trimming crew will be avaitable to the city at no additional cost when the city is in need of mulch that has been processed through a chipper only. Quality of mulch must be approved by a City representative prior to delivery to specified area. Mulch from diseased or infected trees shall be processed separately and not used for mulching purposes. The diseased or infected mulch shall be taken to a landfill or another site approved by the City. The contractor is expected to identify majorly infected trees and notify the City of their condition prior to performing maintenance or removals. After the City has confirmed the infected trees than contractor can schedule work as needed to accommodate the separation process. 3-09 RESOURCES The contractor shall provide a list of equipment currently owned and the number of full time employees shall be included with bid. (See Exhibit B) 25 3-10 WORK SCHEDULING The City will give the Contractor a monthly work assignment. Contractor shall submit a work schedule to the Project Manager for review and approval. Said work schedule shall be set on a calendar identifying and delineating the time frames for the required functions by the day of the week, morning, and afternoon. The Contractor shall submit revised schedules when actual performance differs substantially from planned performance. Said revisions shall be submitted to the Project Manager for his review, and if appropriate his approval, within five (5) working days prior to scheduled time for the work. 3-11 TRIMMING MINIMUM HEIGHT All trees growing in the public right of way will be trimmed to provide adequate access for both vehicles and pedestrians. Trees along streets with vehicular traffic will be trimmed so the lowest branches are at least 14' above the roadway. Trees along sidewalks will be trimmed so the lowest branches are at least 8' above the walking surface. 3-12 NESTING SEASON Part of the project may include tree work into the Migratory Bird Nesting Season. This season extends from February 15 until August 15 annually, Guidelines for working in areas observed to have nesting birds are included herein. All precautions listed in guidelines must be adhered to. Monetary fines incurred by the City due to contractor negligence, will be recouped by the City from contractor. See Attachment 2. - 3-13 CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITIES Ail damages resulting from Contractor's operation within the City areas shall be repaired or replaced at Contractor's expense. All such repairs or replacements shall be completed within the following time limits. a. Irrigation damage shall be repaired or replaced within one (1) watering cycle. b. All damages to shrubs, trees, turf, or ground cover shall be repaired or replaced within five (5) working days or sooner as directed by the City. All repairs or replacements shall be completed in accordance with the following maintenance practices. a. Trees If damage results in loss of a tree, the damaged tree shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense to comply with the specific instructions of Contract Administrator. The contractor may be charged the value of the tree according to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the City of Santa Clarita Street Tree Ordinance (13.76 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code - PARKWAY TREES.)All replacement trees shall be maintained and watered when necessary for a minimum of 90 days to ensure proper establishment. b. Shrubs Minor damage may be corrected by appropriate trimming as required in Section 18, "Shrub and Ground Cover Care," of the Specifications. Major damage shall be corrected by removal of the damaged shrub and replacement to comply with the provisions in Section 18 "Shrubs and Ground Cover Care" of the Specifications. c. Chemicals Any damage resulting from chemical operations, either spray -drift or lateral -leaching shall be corrected in accordance with the aforementioned maintenance practices. Any soil damaged from chemical application shall be reconditioned or replaced to insure its ability to support plant growth. 9.2 -20- 3-14 INTERPRETATION OF THE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Should any misunderstanding arise, Urban Forestry, or Special Districts will interpret this Agreement. If the Contractor disagrees with the interpretation of Special Districts, Contractor shall continue with the work in accordance with Urban Forestry or Special District's interpretation. Within 30 days after receipt of the interpretation, Contractor may file a written request for a hearing before a Disputes Review Panel as provided hereinafter. The written request shall outline in detail the area of dispute. The Disputes Review Panel will be appointed by the Special Districts Administrator and will be composed of not less than three (3) Qualified personnel or representatives having experience in the administration of tree maintenance contracts. The panel will convene within one (1) week of appointment in order to hear all matters related to the dispute. The hearing will be informal and formal rules of evidence will not apply. The Panel will submit its recommendation to Project Administrator for consideration, within one (1) week following the conclusion of the hearing. Project Administrator shall render an interpretation based upon review of the Panel's recommendation. The Project Administrators decision shall be final. 3-15 OFFICE OF INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS Contractor shall at all times, have some responsible person(s) employed by the Contractor to take the necessary action regarding all inquiries and complaints that may be received from Home Owners Associations, property owners, tenants within the City, personnel, and representatives or patrons using City of Santa Clarita facilities. This person(s) shall be reachable 24 hours per day. An answering service shall be considered an acceptable substitute to full time coverage, provided Contractor is advised of any complaint within one (1) hour of receipt of such complaint by the answering service. The telephone of said Contractor shall be on the exchange or exchanges of said District(s) or a toll-free number, and in no case shall the people of said District(s) be required to pay a toll charge to telephone said Contractor. During normal working hours, Contractor's Foreman or an employee of Contractor, at the supervisory level, who is responsible for providing maintenance services, shall be available for notification by telephone or radio communication. Contractor shall maintain a written log of all complaints, the date and time thereof, and the action taken pursuant thereto or the reason for non -action. The log of complaints shall be available for inspection by Urban Forestry, Special Districts at all reasonable times. All complaints shall be addressed as soon as possible after notification; but in all cases within 24 hours, to the satisfaction of the City. If any complaint is not resolved within 24 hours, Contract Administrator shall be notified immediately of the reason for not resolving the complaint followed by a written report to Contract Administrator within five (5) days. If the complaints are not resolved within the time specified or to the satisfaction of the City, the City may correct the specific complaint and the total cost incurred will be deducted from the payments owing to the Contractor from Urban Forestry and Special Districts. 3-16 ADDITIONALWORK City may arrange for supplemental Contractor personnel to cover (a) additional work needed due to extraordinary incidents such as vandalism, Acts of Nature or third party negligence for which Contractor will be compensated. Regularly occurring "bad weather" is not considered an Act of Nature for the purposes of this contract. Prior to performing any additional work, Contractor shall prepare and submit a written description of the work with an estimate including the hours and skill level of labor and a list of materials. No work shall commence without the written authorization from the City. Costs for additional work shall be at the labor rates used in establishing the costs of this contract and for material it shall be Contractor's cost plus no more than 10%. Contractor's costs will be established by copies of invoices. 27 When a condition exists wherein there is imminent danger of injury to the public or damage to property, City may verbally authorize work to be performed upon receiving a verbal estimate from Contractor based on a unit price or daily rate as identified in the contract. However, within 24 hours after receiving such verbal authorization, Contractor shall submit a proposal to be approved by Project Manager. All additional work shall commence on the specified date established, and Contractor shall proceed diligently to complete said work within the time allotted. All invoices submitted by Contractor for additional work shall include a detailed itemization of labor andlor materials. All invoices submitted by the contractor for additional work shall include a detailed itemization of labor and/or materials. All invoices for additional work and items must be submitted bi-weekly to the City, The vendor that is awarded the contract must provide a sample invoice prior to beginning work. 3-17 COMPUTERIZED TREE INVENTORY The contractor will be required to submit electronic maintenance records for all tree trimming work activities. The submitted maintenance records shall be compatible with and input into the City's Asset Management database. The electronic maintenance records shall be submitted electronically on Windows; excel spread sheets on a weekly basis. Contractor shall be responsible for supplying for each the Urban Forestry Division and the Landscape Maintenance District contract one of each (1) Arbor Pro Tree Inventory license, one laptop computer and one digital camera (laptop shall be capable of running the Arbor Pro Tree Inventory database software) laptops shall be made available for use in the field by contractor employees to collect and input tree inventory. 3-18 PHOTOS The City of Santa Clarita may request digital photographs of trees in the course of tree maintenance activities. This can include before and after pictures of trees assigned to the contractor. The City can request a digital, electronic and or printed copy of the trees photos. The photos shall contain the time, date, location and type of tree photographed. 3-19 GENERAL TREE PLANTING The City of Santa Clarita will request tree planting. The city will supply all materials for the planting of trees. This will include the tree, tree stakes, tree ties, trunk guards and root barriers when required. The contractor shall supply the labor for the proper installation of the tree. The contractor shall adhere to the requirements for the planting of City trees under this contract and the latest edition of ANSI standards for tree planting, and the Best Management Practices of the International Society of Arboriculture, which are based on the American Standards for Nursery Stock and the University of California Extension Guidelines All work shall conform to the City of Santa CJarita Tree Planting Detail (See Attachment D) included in this bid. 3-20 QUALIFIED LINE CLEARANCE PERSONNEL The contractor shall obey the industry standards for tree trimming and Line Clearance operations as set forth by the latest edition of the OSHA and ANSI Z133.1 - Safety Requirements for Tree Operations. The contractor is required to have on staff and on site line clearance personnel during all tree operations in the vicinity of electrical transmission lines. Electrical transmission lines include but are not limited to electrical service, telephone and cable lines. The line clearance personnel shall be trained according to the industry standard as described in the ANSI and OSHA standards. Ongoing training and documentation shall conform to ANSI and OSHA requirements. 3-21 WORK ASSIGNMENTS W The Contractor will be given a minimum of two weeks of work to be completed by the Urban Forestry Grid Crew and Landscape Maintenance Districts Crew. The weekly assigned lists will be part of the overall yearly maintenance needs of the city to be completed as part of the three year trim plan. In addition, the Contractor will be assigned tasks based on the needs of the City as ongoing scheduled work becomes necessary based on internal City Service Requests, citizen requests and other tree maintenance needs. These service requests may be assigned at any time and must be completed in a timely manner. It is expected that the Contractor shall complete the regularly scheduled assigned Grid work for both Urban Forestry and LIVID in addition to the Service Requests. 3-22 CERTIFICATION OF SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE When applicable, Contractor shall include with the monthly invoice those specialty type Maintenance items completed. General tree maintenance reports shall be submitted weekly and at the end of each month a summary monthly service report. The following information shall include but not be limited to: a. Quantity and complete description of all trees trimmed, removed, serviced or maintained including date of service, location, by which staff and type of maintenance provided. b. Quantity of commercial and organic fertilizer(s) used. C. antity of all commercial pesticides d. A valid licensed California Pest Control Advisor's recommendations and copies of corresponding Agricultural Commissioners Pesticide Use Reports signed by a licensed California Pest Control Operator for all chemical, disease and pest control work performed. The report shall be accompanied by a listing of each material used, quantity used, the location of use, the date used, the applicators name and the license number under which the applicator was operating. e. All irrigation projects with detailed information as to the staff , day of work, materials and location f. Weed control as performed by hand or mechanical means, Report shall list area of work and the days and staff that performed the work. 3-23 PEST CONTROL ADVISOR It is anticipated that during the term of this project and in the daily prosecution of the various tree maintenance tasks required, many different diseases and infestations will be encountered. As an integrated part of this contract, the contractor shall have on staff or contract a California State Licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA). This Pest Control Advisor will write recommendations and provide diagnostic support to the City on as needed basis. Copies of all state required reports will be provided monthly to the City. Proof of PCA license to be submitted with bid. 3-24 TREE INVENTORY GENERAL INFORMATION The contractor must be capable of inventorying 750 trees per month. The exact number of trees to be inventoried will be determined by the unit price bid. When the contractor is working for the City, they shall meet the City standards for uniform code. The contractor should always be dressed professionally with clothing that is fit for tree collecting and shall always be wearing a reflective vest and carry identification. Identification shall be a picture ID with the name of the company and job description, as well as a professional business card. If a resident should inquire about the contractor, the contractor shall explain the purpose of their work and direct the inquiry to the City and provide their name and company if asked. 29 3-25 TREE INVENTORY TASKS • City shall formulate a list of zones that they will assign the contractor to be inventoried. • City will put together an estimate amount of trees they have in each zone they wish to inventory. • The contractor shall coordinate with the City on what area the contractor will begin inventory. • Only one area will be done at a time, unless otherwise directed by City • Before the inventory of an area, a preliminary meeting will be held with the contractor and a City representative (a LMD consultant, inspector, or City employee). • During this pre -inventory meeting, the City representative will provide the contractor with a detailed map(s) of the area that will be inventoried. • Once the preliminary meeting has been completed, the contractor can begin inventory. • The City will inspect the area with the contractor and show the contractor the boundaries of the area, and clarify which trees are Urban Forestry trees, LMD trees, HOA trees, and private trees. • Any questions on agency responsibility or boundaries should be answered at this meeting. Any questions of tree responsibility, zone boundaries, or residential questions shall be addressed immediately to the City if questions or problems arise • Data that is collected by the contractor and that is turned into the City for inspection and review will be turned around in a timely manner so as to not hold up the project. • The inventory process should be on a reasonable time schedule, agreed upon during the preliminary meeting. • Upon the completion of the inventory, the contractor shall turn in the area to the City for the City to check for quality control. Data will be submitted to the GIS division in a compatible format for the Arbor Pro software. • The City will do its inspection of the inventory in a timely manner by either a City employee or a City representative (consultant, inspector, alternate contractor). The post data review period by the City shall be agreed upon by the City and the Contractor. • If any discrepancies are discovered, the inventory will be given back to the contractor to recollect or edit the inventory prior to commencing the next area. • Only one zone shall be inventoried, Quality checked, at one time, unless otherwise directed by LMD. 3-26 TREE INVENTORY REPORTING The contractor shall report progress on the number of zones and trees completed every two weeks. A complete report shall accompany the monthly invoice including month to date and year to date figures. 3-27 TREE INVENTORY PAYMENT Once the City has reviewed the monthly inventory report and the data meets the City standards, the contractor will be paid within 30 days. 3-28 TREE INVENTORY DATA COLLECTION The City has provided a partial list of data fields that will be required for tree inventory data collection. All tree inventory data shall be submitted in a format compatible with the Arbor Pro Inventory System. (See Attachment C) 30 -3 �- BID SECURITY FORMS FOR CHECK OR BOND TO ACCOMPANY BID NOTE: The following form shall be used in case check accompanies bid., Accompanying this Proposal is a *certified/cashier's check payable to the order of the City of Santa Clarita for: dollars ($_), this amount being not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The proceeds of this check shall become the property of said AGENCY provided this Proposal shall be accepted by said AGENCY through action of its legally constituted contracting authorities, and the undersigned shall fail to execute a contract and furnish the required bonds within the stipulated time; otherwise, the check shall be returned to the undersigned. Project Name: TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 Bidder's Signature CONTRACTOR Address City, State, Zip Code * Delete the inapplicable work. NOTE: If the bidder desires to use a bond instead of a check, the following form shall be executed. The sum of this bond shall be not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. 31 — 3ts- - PROPOSAL GUARANTEE BID BOND TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, Califomia KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that as BIDDER, and as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Santa Clarita, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of dollars ($ ), which is ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid by BIDDER to AGENCY for the above -stated project, for the payment of which sum, BIDDER and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas BIDDER is about to submit a bid to AGENCY for the above -stated project, if said bid is rejected, or if said bid is accepted and the contract is awarded and entered into by BIDDER in the manner and time specified, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY. IN WITNESS WHEREAS, the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals, this day A SURETY* 20—. Subscribed and sworn to this day of .20 . NOTARY PUBLIC *Provide BIDDER and SURETY name, address, and telephone number and the name, title, address, and telephone number for authorized representative. 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. 0RA I _?9 - FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, Califomia KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I as CONTRACTOR, AND as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Santa Clarita, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of dollars ($_), which is one -hundred (100%) percent of the total amount for the above -stated project, for the payment of which sum, CONTRACTOR and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. For service contracts of a continuing nature, the bond shall be in the amount equal to the amount of the initial contract term. Thereafter, the bond shall be in an amount equal to the annual value of such contract. The term of the bond shall cover the initial annual contract term. Thereafter, it is the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and SURETY to submit a new or renewed bond covering each subsequent annual renewal of the contract to ensure there is no lapse in coverage. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed Contract Agreement with AGENCY for the above -stated project, if CONTRACTOR faithfully performs and fulfills all obligations under the contract documents in the manner and time specified therein, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY; provided that any alterations in the obligation or time for completion made pursuant to the terms of the contract documents shall not in any way release either CONTRACTOR or SURETY, and notice of such alterations is hereby waived by SURETY. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals, this — day of 2012. CONTRACTOR* SURETY* Subscribed and sworn to this day of 2012. NOTARY PUBLIC Provide CONTRACTOR/SURETY name, address, and telephone number and the name, title, address, and telephone number of authorized representative. 0%] _S7- LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, Califomia KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that as CONTRACTOR AND , as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Santa Clarita, as AGENCY, in the penal sum of dollars ($ which is one -hundred (100%) percent of the total amount for the above stated project, for the payment of which sum, CONTRACTOR and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. . THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas CONTRACTOR has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed Contract Agreement with AGENCY for the above - stated project, if CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor fails to pay for any labor or material of any kind used in the performance of the work to be done under said contract, or fails to submit amounts due under the State Unemployment Insurance Act with respect to said labor, SURETY will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum set forth above, which amount shall insure to the benefit of all persons entitled to file claims under the State Code of Civil Procedures; provided that any alterations in the work to be done, materials to be furnished, or time for completion made pursuant to the terms of the contract documents shall not in any way release either CONTRACTOR or SURETY, and notice of said alterations is hereby waived by SURETY. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals, this — day of 2012. CONTRACTOR* SURETY* Subscribed and swom to this NOTARY PUBLIC day of 2012. Provide CONTRACTOR/SURETY name, address, and telephone number and the name, title, address, and telephone number of authorized representative. 34 -28-- D. SAMPLE CONTRACT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND Contract No. THIS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this _ day of 20 , by and between the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a general law city and mu—nicipal corporatioin—CCITY") and , a Corporation ("CONTRACTOR"). The Parties agree as follows: 1. CONSIDERATION. A. As partial consideration, CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES. below: and B. As additional consideration, CONTRACTOR and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR on a basis an amount set forth in the attached Exhibit " " which is incorporated by reference, for CONTRACTOR's services. CITY will pay such amount promptly, but not later than thirty (30) days after receiving CONTRACTOR's invoice. 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from 20 to 20 The Agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of the parties. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. A. CONTRACTOR will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit" B. CONTRACTOR will, in a workmanlike manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONTRACTOR by this Agreement. 4. PREVAILING WAGES. A. If required by applicable state law including, without limitation Labor Code §§ 1720 (as amended by AB 975 (2001)), 1771, 1774, 1775, and 1776, CONTRACTOR must pay its workers prevailing wages. It is CONTRACTOR's responsibility to interpret and implement any prevailing wage requirements and CONTRACTOR agrees to pay any penalty or civil damages resulting from a violation of the prevailing wage laws. In accordance with Labor Code § 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per them wages are available upon request from CITY's Engineering Division or the website for State of California Prevailing Wage Determination at wv,(w.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. A copy of the prevailing rate of per them wages must be posted at the job site. 35 — IR �) - B. Protection of Resident Workers The City of Santa Clarita actively supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment. 5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. A. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has: Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; and Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. B. If services involve work upon any site, CONTRACTOR warrants that CONTRACTOR has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONTRACTOR discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONTRACTOR will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONTRACTOR's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY. 6. INSURANCE. A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONTRACTOR will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below: Type of Insurance Limits (combined single Commercial general liability: $2,000,000/$4,000,000 aggregate Business automobile liability $1,000,000 Workers compensation Statutory requirement B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will be excess thereto. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto). D. CONTRACTOR will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be 36 reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:Vll." Certificate(s) must reflect that the insurer will provide thirty (30) day notice of any cancellation of coverage. CONTRACTOR will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word "endeavor" with regard to any notice provisions. E. Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONTRACTOR's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or terminate, In the alternative, should CONTRACTOR fail to meet any of the insurance requirements under this agreement, City may cancel the Agreement immediately with no Penalty. F. that meets all contractual requirements within 10 days of the prior insurer's issuance of notice of cancellation. CONTRACTOR must ensure that there is no lapse in coverage. 7. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR will not perform any work under this Agreement until: A. CONTRACTOR furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 0 of this Agreement, and B. CITY gives CONTRACTOR a written Notice to Proceed. C. Should CONTRACTOR begin work in advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONTRACTOR's own risk. 8. TERMINATION. A. CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. B. CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to CITY at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date. C. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated. D. By executing this document, CONTRACTOR waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section. 9. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of the performance of this agreement by CONTRACTOR. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, arising out of performance by CONTRACTOR of services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or costs incurred in defense otherwise. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that CONTRACTOR will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. 37 -,V/- CONTRACTOR will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONTRACTOR is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONTRACTOR as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONTRACTOR will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only. 11. NOTICES. A. All notices given or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement will be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notice sent by mail will be addressed as follows: To CITY: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To CONTRACTOR: Name Address city B. When addressed in accordance with this paragraph, notices will be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. C. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. 12. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICAT10N NUMBER. CONTRACTOR will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number. 13. WAIVER. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character. 14. CONSTRUCTION. The language of each part of this Agreement will be construed simply and according to its fair meaning, and this Agreement will never be construed either for or against either party. 15. SEVERABLE. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable. and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. 16. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 17. WAIVER. Waiver of any provision of this Agreement will not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. 18. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County. 19. AUTHORITY/MOD IFI CATION. This Agreement may be subject to and conditioned upon approval and ratification by the Santa Clarita City Council. This Agreement is not binding upon CITY until executed by the City Manager. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described 38 --4X2-- herein. This Agreement may be modified by written agreement. CITY's City Manager may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY. 20. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. 21, EFFECT OF CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this Agreement, its attachments, the purchase order, or notice to proceed, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and control. 22. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 23. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, terrorist act, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other. 24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and its one attachment constitutes the sole agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY respecting _ maintenance. To the extent that there are additional terms and conditions contained in Exhibit " " that are not in conflict with this Agreement, those terms are incorporated as if fully set forth above. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. 25. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE) 39 � I " 71�5 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written. FOR CONTRACTOR: By: DO NOT SIGN — COPY ONLY Print Name & Title Date: FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA: KENNETH R. PULSKAMP, CITY MANAGER By: City Manager Date: ATTEST: By: City Clerk Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOSEPH M. MONTES, CITY ATTORNEY By: City Attorney Date: Us] -Y�/- E. BID SCHEDULE TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 The City of Santa Clarita reserves the right to award any or part of the entire bid to one or more vendors, solely at the City's discretion. PRICING FOR GRID CREWS 11. TRIMMING Unit pricing to prune / trim trees based on individual units of trees depending on size. Cost to trim the following trees by units regardless of species (except California Fan Palms — Washingtonia filifera) to the specifications outlined in this bid. The number in parentheses is an estimated number of trees that will be trimmed annually for each diameter. It is not a guarantee there will be that number of trees in each diameter. Depending on available funds the overall quantity may change up or down. 0" — 3.99" DBH* $ — x (1500 units)=$ unit price extended price 4" — 6.99" DBH $ — x (3750 units) = $ unit price extended price 7" — 12.99" DBH $ x (4000 units) = $ unit price extended price 13" — 18.99" DBH $_ x (2500 units) = $ unit price extended price 19" — 24.99" DBH $_ x (11750 units)=$ unit price extended price 25" — 30.99" DBH $— x (1400 units) = $ unit price extended price 31" — 3&99" DBH $ x (500 u nits)=$ unit price extended price 37" — 42.99" DBH $_ x (250 units) = $ unit price extended price 43" and up DBH $_ x (250 units)=$ unit price extended price Trim California Fan Palms $_ x (1100 units)=$ Average size is 40 feet. unit price extended price (TRIMMING - Total extended *DBH="diameter at breast height" 41 — 47�- - 2. REMOVALS Unit pricing to remove trees based on individual units of trees depending on size. Cost to remove the following trees by units regardless of species to the specifications outlined in this bid. The number in parentheses is an estimated number of trees for each diameter. It is not a guarantee there will be that number of trees in each diameter. Depending on available funds the overall quantity may change.U2 ordown. 0" — 3.99" DBH $_ x (50 units) = $ unit price extended price 4" — 6.99" DBH $_ x (50 units) = $ unit price extended price 7"— 12.99" DBH $ x (50 units)=$ unit price extended price 13" — 18.99" DBH $_ x (50 units) = $ unit price extended price 19" — 24.99" DBH $_ x (50 units) = $ unit price extended price 25" — 30.99" DBH $ x (50 units)=$ unit price extended price 31"— 36.99" DBH $_ x (25 units) = $ unit price extended price 37" — 42.99" DBH $ x (15 units) = $ unit price extended price 43" and up DBH $ x (10 units)=$ unit price extended price (REMOVALS - Total extended price) 42 3. TREE IDENTIFICATION (I.D.) Tree identification and counting price, regardless of the trees species or size. (See Section 3-25, for specifications.) x 7,500 each = (unit price) 4. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (I.P.M (TREE I.D. - extended price) Please list the unit price for the following tasks. These rates will be used in evaluating the bid, and will be used in evaluating cost estimates for additional work requested by the City under this Contract. The minimum Integrated Pest Management requests for soil drenching will be (25) twenty-five. Include all labor and material costs. 0" — 6.99" DBH 7" — 18.99" DBH 19" — 24.99" DBH 25" — 36.99" DBH 37" — and up DBH Fertilizer application cost per tree based on unit price regardless of size. Liquid soluble 46-0-0 High Nitrogen applications. Fertilizer application cost per tree based on unit price regardless of size. Liquid soluble 20-20-20 macro -micro -elements Fertilizer applications. $ x (400) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ x (250) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ x (200) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ x (200) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ x (1100) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ x (350) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ x (350) = $ unit price annual quantity extended price (II.P.M. - Total extended price) 43 _'C /� 7/— GRID WORK PRICING TOTALS Includes: 1. Trimming costs 2. Removal costs 3. Tree identification 4. Integrated pest management GRID WORK TOTAL COST FOR ITEMS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 (GRAND TOTAL) 44 72r PRICING FOR SERVICE REQUEST CREW PRICES Price per eight hour day for three-man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A minimum three (3) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor/climber/trimmer — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) climber/trimmer, and one (1) grounds man; equipment to include one (1) bucket/chipper combo truck (minimum 50 foot boom height), one (1) stump grinder (minimum 16 inch diameter grinding wheel) and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. 1. Daily price per 8 hour day $ x 200 $ (unit price) (annual work days) (extended price) 45 ADDITIONAL PRICING TREE PLANTING (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) Please list the unit price for the following tasks. These rates will be used in evaluating the bid, and will be used in evaluating cost estimates for additional work requested by the City under this Contract. The minimum tree and or root barrier requests for installation will be (7) seven. Include all labor and material costs. See page Attachment D for the link to access Appendix A which includes instructions for tree planting, tree staking & Merit application instructions. W, EXTENDED LINE DESCRIPTION UNIT OF UNIT ANNUAL PRICE MEASURE PRICE QUANTITY (unit price x V uantity) I Installation of tree — 15 gallon tree (60) 15 gallon container Sixty 2 Installation of tree — 24 inch box tree (60) 24 inch box container. Sixty 3 18 -inch deep by ten foot 10 foot length (60) long root barrier along the Sixty curb of each tree planting lengths site. 4 18 -inch deep by ten foot 10 foot length (60) long root barrier along the Sixty sidewalk of each tree lengths planting site. 5 Any additional costs to install trees and root barriers. In Numbers: $ TOTAL EXTENDED PRICE ADD LINES 1-5 Write in cost: See page Attachment D for the link to access Appendix A which includes instructions for tree planting, tree staking & Merit application instructions. W, ADDITIONAL PRICING DAILY CREW RATES (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) The following pricing requested is for additional work and emergency call work for the Landscape Maintenance Districts. The City does not include travel time in the per hour or per day costs. Scheduled Additional Crew; price per eight hour day for five -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A five (5) person tree crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / climber / trimmer - Certified Tree Worker, two (2) climbers I trimmers/ Certified Tree Workers, two (2) grounds persons; equipment to include two (2) flatbed bucket trucks -minimum 50 ft height, one (1) large capacity truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) large self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. Price per eight hour day Scheduled Additional Crew; price per eight hour day for four -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A four (4) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / trimmer -Certified Tree Worker, 2 (two) climbers / trimmers- Certified Tree Workers, one (1) grounds person; equipment to include two (2) flat bed bucket trucks (minimum 50 ft), one (1) large capacity dump truck(minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1—ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. Price per eight hour day Scheduled Additional Crew; price per eight hour day for three-man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A three (3) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / trimmer / climber — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) climber / trimmer, one (1) grounds man; equipment to include one (1) flat bed bucket truck (minimum height of 50 feet tall), one (1) large capacity dump truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. Price per eight hour day 47 ADDITIONAL PRICING EMERGENCY CALL PRICING (two hour minimum) (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) After hour and emergency call out price per hour for five -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: (Minimum two hours) A five (5) person tree crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / climber I trimmer - Certified Tree Workers, two (2) climbers I trimmers/ Certified Tree Workers, two (2) grounds persons; equipment to include two (2) flatbed bucket trucks -minimum 50 ft height, one (1) large capacity truck (minimum 6 of cubic yards), one (1) large self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. Price per hour Mobilization charge After hour and emergency call out price per hour for four -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: (Minimum two hours) A four (4) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / trimmer -Certified Tree Worker, 2 (two) climbers / trimmers- Certified Tree Workers, one (1) grounds person; equipment to include two (2) flat bed bucket trucks -minimum 50 ft height, one (1) large capacity truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1—ton utility box pick-up truck, and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. Price per hour Mobilization charge After hour and emergency call out price per hour for three-man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: (minimum two hours) A three (3) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / trimmer / climber — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) climber / trimmer — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) grounds man; equipment to include one (1) flat bed bucket truck minimum height of 50 ft feet tall, one (1) large capacity dump truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for tdmming and large removals. Price per hour Mobilization charge 48 ADDITIONAL PRICING (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) Please list the unit price, EXCLUDING part/material costs, for the following tasks. These rates will not be used in evaluating the bid, but may be used in evaluating cost estimates for additional work requested by the City under this contract. 49 EXTENDED LINE DESCRIPTION UNIT OF UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED PRICE MEASURE ANNUA (unit price x QUANTITY MEF uantj Price for water truck and Day rate driver. Forwatering ------- — - — ---- street trees throughout Citv riaht of way. 2 18 -inch deep by ten foot 250 ten foot (250) Two long root barrier along the lengths hundred and curb and gutter of each fifty tree planting site. 18 -inch deep by ten foot 250 ten foot (250) Two long root barrier along the lengths hundred and sidewalk of each tree fifty plantinq site. 4 Installation of tree One gallon (50) Fifty One gallon container. 5 Installation of tree Five gallon (150) One Five gallon container. hundred and Fifty 6 Installation of tree — 24 inch box (250) Two 24 inch box container. tree hundred and fifty 7 Installation of tree — 15 gallon tree (125) One 15 gallon container hundred and twenty five 49 ADDITIONAL WORK RATES -TREE & STUMP REMOVALS (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) REMOVALS Cost to remove trees including stump, regardless of species based on unit price per inch diameter of tree measured at Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) Cost Per Inch Cost to remove California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) Cost per foot of trunk CHIPPED MULCH Price for chipped mulch as outlined below: Up to 500 yards price per yard $ 500 to 1000 yards price per yard $ TREE PLANTING Price for street tree planting as outlined: Price to plant without root barrier Price to plant with root barrier 12" x 10' 15 gal $ - 24" box $ 36" box $ ROOT PRUNING 15 gal $ _ 24" box $ 36" box $ Street tree root pruning by without root barrier 12 inches deep $ erfoot Street tree root pruning by with root barrier 12" barrier $ perfoot Street tree root pruning by without root barrier 18 inches deep $ er foot Street tree root pruning by with root barrier 18" barrier $ ---per foot 50 M-YA ADDITIONAL WORK PERSONNEL HOURLY RATES (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) PERSONNEL NORMAL WORK HOURS AFTER HOURS Certified Arborist Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Certified Tee Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Trimmer Journeyman Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Trimmer Apprentice Trimmer Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Grounds Person Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Tractor/Clamloader HourlyRate Hourly Rate Operator Truck Driver Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Irrigation Tech Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Irrigation Laborer Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Supervisor Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Foreman Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Consulting Arborist Hourly Rate Hourly Rate PCA Advisor Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Laborer with Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hand Tools Laborer with Trencher Laborer with Weed Whippers Laborer with H D Weed Equipment Plant & Health Care Consultant Hourly Rate Hourly Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Plant & Health Care Tech HourlyRate Hourly Rate 51 — 5�s- EQUIPMENT HOURLY RATES FOR ADDITIONAL WORK (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) NORMAL WORK HOURS AFTER HOURS Aerial Tower/Bucket Truck 50'-60' Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Truck 50'— 60' Aerial Tower/Bucket Truck 60' plus Hourly Rate Hourly Rate One Ton Pick-up Truck Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Stump Grinder Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Clam loader/Tractor Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Large Capacity Dump Truck Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Chipper Truck with Chipper Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 52 � -56, — TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST The following documents are required to be completed and submitted by the Contractor at the times specified by an X opposite each title. If no column is marked, document will not be required. With Bid Proposal (All Bidders) With Agreement (Awardee only) Prior to Starting Work (Awardee only) X Proposal — original plus (1) copy, do not use: staple, bind or folder X Bid Schedule (14 pages) — Use the City supplied pricing sheet only X Bidder's Bond (10% of initial 3 year total contract) X Proof of Contractor's License - license number will suffice X Required certificates/qualifications (Arborist and Treeworker) X References X List of Subcontractors — if none, write "n1a" X Exhibit A - Violation Records — must be completed X Exhibit B — Equipment List & Staff — must be completed X Quality control Plan X Green Waste Disposal Plan X Safety Manual — (See Section 2-18) X Contract Agreement X Insurance Requirements — (Retum=1 ifAwardee) X Bond for Faithful Performance X Payment Bond (for Labor and Material) X Certification of Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance X Certification of Worker's Compensation Insurance X Certification of Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance X Maintenance Meeting X Emergency Contact Information X Permits 53 1 5?- DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, Califomia Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work or labor or render service in excess of % of 1 percent of the prime contractor's total bid: DBE status, age of firm, certifying agency and annual gross receipts are required if sub contractor is participating as a DBE. The form MUST be returnedwith bid, filled in or annotated with "No Subcontractors" if none will be used. Subcontractor Age of firm: DBE STATUS: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Description of Work License No. Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone Subcontractor DBE STATUS: Age of firm: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone u c tr ctm S Subcontractor DBE STATUS: Age of finrmn: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: L c I ocation and Place of Business ESchfedule Bid Sc e ule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone 54 DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, California Subcontractor DBE STATUS: Ageoffirm: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone Subcontractor DBE STATUS: —I Age of firm: Certifying Agency: of Work Dollar Value o 0' rV u ross I G FAnnua Tross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone Subcontractor DBE STATUS: Age of firm: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone a co 'r cto Subcontractor DBESTATUS: I n Age of firm: Certifying Agency: 0 f Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Locanon an S Bid Schedule Item Nos: c e ul Description of Work License No Exp. Date: Phone 55 — 5-2� - REFERENCES TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, California The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which BIDDER has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years: 1 . Name and Address of Owner / Agency 2. 3. Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed Name and Address of Owner / Agency Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed Name and Address of Owner / Agency Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance bonds: 56 -6,0- EXHIBIT A Violation Records 1) Please attach the last six (6) months of tailgate safety meeting sign in sheets and topics covered. 2) In the year of 2012, what was the longest stretch of days worked without an accident in the landscape maintenance division? a. 3) Please provide any sustained complaints made to your company within the past four (4) years to Cal-Osha. a. 4) Please provide any sustained complaints made to your company within the past four (4) years to the California State Contractor Board in regards to your C-27 license. a. 57 -G/ - EXHIBIT B RESOURCES FOR URBAN FORESTRY AND LIVID CREWS The bidder will complete the resource form and return it with the bid. 1 Number of aerial lift trucks (flat bed bucket trucks) with an articulating boom that have a working height of no less than 50 feet. 2. Number of chipper dump trucks with a minimum load capacity of 6 yards. 3. Number of chippers that meet all OSHA requirements. 4. Number of pick-up trucks. 5. Number of stump grinders. 6. Number of full time tree worker employees. 7. Number of ISA certified arborist's 8. Number of ISA Certified tree workers. 9. Number of qualified line clearance employees 10. Number of full time employees Certified Arbodst's name, certificate number and expiration date: Name: Certificate #: Certified Arbonsts'years of experience: 58 - &L- EXHIBIT B (continued) Provide information on the certified arborist, certified tree -worker, chemical applicator, irrigation specialist, crew foreman, including name, certification and whether staff or subcontractor. Staff 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 59 1*4MM111-11111111159 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE HOLIDAY New Years Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving 1/2 Day for Christmas Eve Christmas Day 1/2 Day for New Years Eve New Year's Day DATE CELEBRATED Tuesday, January 1 Monday, January 21 Monday, February 18 Monday, May 27 Thursday, July 4 Monday, September 2 Sunday, November 11 Thursday, November 28 Friday, November 29 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1, 2014 If a holiday should fall on a Saturday it will be celebrated the preceding Friday. If a holiday should fall on a Sunday, it will be celebrated the following Monday. RI: EXHIBIT D CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TREE INVENTORY LIST BY DBH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS DBH Count 00-03 7,120 04-06 8,330 07-12 9,407 13-18 4,304 19-24 2,472 25-30 1,513 31-36 447 37-42 272 43+ 453 Total 34,318 URBAN FORESTRY DBH Count 00-03 7,454 04-06 7,092 07-12 10,106 13-18 6,285 19-24 3,009 25-30 1,463 31-36 481 37-42 310 43+ 12 Total 36,212 These totals are subject to change as additional areas are annexed into the City and/or Landscape Maintenance District and new areas are inventoried. 61 1w C.) r_ Z ca LLJ c W m W CL ca 0 U3 _0 !!rp 16 TLIO irz iV _V5 "ke y7i� CL A- 'Tt I've 'Ir 4v xy ;I� WMI HHHHHUH ; ; Hiiiiiiiii! M, I WMP I CL z LU 0 LL < C: rm < LL '40 vi' PRO, 3' 7 �L k f, Og n -4 �Az ` co r. I -&2- GPS: X-coordinate Y-coordinate Zone: Property Address On Address Parkway type: Behind Curb and Gutter Median Monolithic Other Park Parkway Substreet Tree well Tree well with grate Unimproved Location: Front Median Rear Side Other Right of Way in ft: Status: Active Stump Vacant Inactive ATTACHMENT C Arbor Pro Data Tables Condition: Critical Dead Excellent Good Fair Poor Stump Removal Vacancy NA Rec Maintenance: Priority 1 Prune Priority 2 Prune Priority 1 Removal Priority 2 Removal Dead Tree Removal Raise trim Full trim Routine Prune Training Prune Stump Removal Infill Plant Clear Multiple Clear Stop sign Clear Street Light Clear Traffic Light Clear Traffic Sign Raise Sidewalk Raise Street Raise both NA DBH: Range Exact Height: Range Exact Crown Trunks Site # Value: $ Conflict w/ Utilities Species: Common name Botanical name Replacement Species: Commonname Botanical name Inspection: Date By Upload: Date By Representational photo: 1 �m ATTACHMENT D r6n)Q 79 z z ul lEa R— IF A I 0 T1 08 GXD@ SOB (9 0 1 C, n Z> C" 0 ow on o A - no C, V, � -c 6 P ��3 c-, x now 0 0 Q n 13. m F, 00 c a vi "T 0 > 0 0711 —&47- MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND STAY GREEN, INC. Contract No. THIS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this _ day of 20, by and between the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a general law city and municipal corporation ("CITY") and STAY GREEN, INC, a California Corporation ("CONTRACTOR"). The Parties agree as follows: 1. CONSIDERATION. A. As partial consideration, CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below; and B. As additional consideration, CONTRACTOR and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR on a monthly basis an amount for completed tree maintenance work based on the quantity and size of trees trimmed and other completed tree maintenance activities according to the pricing set forth in Exhibit "B," pages 5-16, which is incorporated by reference, for CONTRACTOR's services. CITY will pay such amount promptly, but not later than thirty (30) days after receiving CONTRACTOR's invoice. 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from September 16, 2013, to September 15, 2016. The Agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of the parties. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. A. CONTRACTOR will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A." B. CONTRACTOR will, in a workmanlike manner, fumish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONTRACTOR by this Agreement. 4. PREVAILING WAGES. A. If required by applicable state law including, without limitation Labor Code §§ 1720 (as amended by AB 975 (2001)), 1771, 1774, 1775, and 1776, Revised 8/201 [ Page I of 8 CONTRACTOR must pay its workers prevailing wages. It is CONTRACTOR's responsibility to interpret and implement any prevailing wage requirements and CONTRACTOR agrees to pay any penalty or civil damages resulting from a violation of the prevailing wage laws. In accordance with Labor Code § 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per them wages are available upon request from CITY's Engineering Division or the website for State of California Prevailing Wage Determination at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. A copy of the prevailing rate of per them wages must be posted at the job site. B. If this contract is subject to state prevailing wage requirements of the California Labor Code including Sections 1770 and 1773, and the City's California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) approved Labor Compliance Program. All covered work classifications required in performance of this contract will be subject to prevailing wage provisions. The Contractors and its subcontractors shall pay not less than the state wage rates. Contractor shall further adhere to the requirements contained in the City of Santa Clarita's Labor Compliance Program. A copy of the Labor Compliance Program is available for review upon request at the Office of the City Clerk. All pertinent state statues and regulations, including, but not limited to those referred to in this contract and in the City's Labor Compliance Program, are incorporated herein as though set forth in their entirety. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining a current edition of all applicable state statues and regulations and adhering to the latest editions of such. C. Protection of Resident Workers The City of Santa Clarita actively supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verification- Form (1-9). The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment. 5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. A. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has: i. Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; and ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. Revised 9/2011 Page 2 of 8 B. If services involve work upon any site, CONTRACTOR warrants that CONTRACTOR has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONTRACTOR discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONTRACTOR will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONTRACTOR's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY. 6. INSURANCE. A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONTRACTOR will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below: Type of Insurance Commercial general liability: Business automobile liability Workers compensation Limits (combined single) $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Statutory requirement B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will be excess thereto. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 0106 92, including symbol I (Any Auto). D. CONTRACTOR will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:Vll.�' Certificate(s) must reflect that the insurer will provide thirty (30) day notice of any cancellation of coverage. CONTRACTOR will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word "endeavor" with regard to any notice provisions. Revised 8/2011 Page 3 of 8 E. Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONTRACTOR's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or terminate. In the alternative, should CONTRACTOR fail to meet any of the insurance requirements under this agreement, Cily mgy cancel the Agreement immediately with no penalty. Should Contractor's insurance required by this Agreement be cancelled at an point prior to expiration of the policy, CONTRACTOR must notify City within 24 of the prior insurer's issuance of notice of cancellation. CONTRACTOR must ensure that there is no lapse in coverage. 7. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR will not perform any work under this Agreement until: A. CONTRACTOR furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 6 of this Agreement; and B. CITY gives CONTRACTOR a written Notice to Proceed. C. Should CONTRACTOR begin work in advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONTRACTOR's own risk. 8. TERMINATION. A. CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. B. CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to CITY at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date. C. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated. D. By executing this document, CONTRACTOR waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section. 9. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of the performance of this agreement by CONTRACTOR. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, arising out of performance by CONTRACTOR of services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any Revised 8/2011 Page 4 of 8 judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or costs incurred in defense otherwise. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that CONTRACTOR will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONTRACTOR will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONTRACTOR is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONTRACTOR as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONTRACTOR will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only. 11. NOTICES. A. All notices given or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement will be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notice sent by mail will be addressed as follows: To CITY: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To CONTRACTOR: Stay Green, Inc. 26415 Summit Circle Santa Clarita, CA 91350 B. When addressed in accordance with this paragraph, notices will be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. C. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. 12. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONTRACTOR will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number. 13. WAIVER. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character. 14. CONSTRUCTION. The language of each part of this Agreement will be construed simply and according to its fair meaning, and this Agreement will never be construed either for or against either party. Revised 8/2011 Page 5 of 8 15. SEVERABLE. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. 16. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 17. WAIVER. Waiver of any provision of this Agreement will not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. 18. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County. 19. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. This Agreement may be subject to and conditioned upon approval and ratification by the Santa Clarita City Council. This Agreement is not binding upon CITY until executed by the City Manager. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written agreement. CITY's City Manager may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY. 20. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. 2 1. EFFECT OF CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this Agreement, its attachments, the purchase order, or notice to proceed, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and control. 22. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 23. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, terrorist act, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other. 24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and its one attachment constitutes the sole agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY respecting tree maintenance. To the extent that there are additional terms and conditions contained in Exhibit "A or 13" that are not in conflict with this Agreement, those terms are incorporated as if fully set forth above. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. Revised 8/2011 Page 6 of 8 25. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE) Revised 8/2011 Page 7 of 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written. FOR CONTRACTOR: 0 Print Name & Title Date: FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA: KENNETH W. STRIPLIN, CITY MANAGER in City Manager Date ATTEST: By: - City Clerk Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOSEPH M. MONTES, CITY ATTORNEY By: City Attorney Date: Revised 8/2011 Page 8 of 8 EXHIBITB 1�5 %iNoj 61TY OF SANTA CLARITA INVITATION FOR BID BID # LMD-12-13-31 BID OPENING: June 24, 2013, 11:00 AM The City of Santa Clanta.invites sealed bids for: TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Terms of payment: tkti-31D Subtotal uss Delivery! Sales or Use Tax (8.75%): US$ TOTAL: US$ —00,�M.m 1 Return original of Bid to: City of Santa Clarita Purchasing Agent 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clanta, CA 91355-2196 2. Prices shall be D.D.P. City of Santa Clarita Receiving dock Incoterms 2000 or for the service rendered. 3. Bidder shall honor bid prices for ninety (90) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer.. 4. Bids must be on this Bid form and signed by the vendor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 65, Exhibits A through D, Attachments A through D to and separate Appendix C (Labor Compliance Program). 5. The last day for questions will be 5:00 PM, June 14, 2013. 6. The vendor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City. 7. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM. Vendors will meet at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., In the Council Chambers, Santa Clarita, CA. All interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend as this will be the ONE and ONLY pre-bid meeting for this bid. BIDDER TO READ I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this bid. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this bid as stated above. Company Address: :5AM meta, C* $390 1 Name (Print) Signature Company Phone No.(M)I9191 _01M igning Title of Person S PROPOSAL GUARANTEE BID BOND TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, Calitomia KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that Stay Green, Inc. 'as BIDDER, and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company . as SURETY, are held and firmly. bound unto the City of Santa Clarita, as AG in the penal sum of Ten Percent of Amount Bid - dollars (s TORY, ), which Is ten percent(10%) of the total amount bid by BIDDER to AGENCY for the above -stated project forthe payment of which sum, BIDDER and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas BIDDER is about to submit a bid to AGENCY for the above -stated project, if said bid is rejected, or if said bid is accepted and the contract is awarded and entered into by BIDDER in the manner and time specified, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY. IN WITNESS WHEREAS, the parties hereto have set their names, titles, hands, and seals, this 1 3th ay of June 20 1 BIDDER Stay Green, Inc. el Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company swom to this 13th day of June 201-3 NOTARY PUBLIC *Provide BIDDER and SURETY name, address, and tele-p-homenumber and the name, tide, address, and telephone number for authorized representative. IMPORTANT - Surety Companies executing Bonds must appear an 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. Agent: Bidder: Surety: �tay Green, Inc. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Com any Landscape Contractors Insurance 26415 Summit Circle P.O. Box 1820 Services, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 9135() La Mesa, CA 91944-1820 1835 N. Fine Ave. 800-858-5505 Attn: Josh Severson, Senior Contract Bond Fresno, CA 93727 Underwriter Attn: Shaune Lucero, Attorney -in -Fact 800-822-3666 800-628-8735 32 ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of Fresno 0 n \ ?) before me, Pamela Severson, Notary Public (insert name and title of the officer) personally appeared Shauna Lucero who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the personN whose nameN isl1aw subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that'rte/she/t�rey executed the same in fl*her/the�r authorized capacity(iN, and that by hiq/her/tNr signature(Won the instrument the personN, or the entity upon behalf of which the person(qacted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. PAN 11A SWUM WITNESS my hand and official sea]. comm. 0932672 Waiy PuNic - Udomis Z FteswCou* Signature (Seal) I Wy Cwm EWm Am 15,20151 - T-/ - KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, an Ohio mrporation Farmland Mutual Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Power of Attorney AMCO Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Alied Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Depositors Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation hereinafter referred to severally as the "Company' and collectively as the "Companies," each does hereby make, constitute and appoint: Shauna Luccro Fresno, CA each in their individual capacity, its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority to sign, seal, and execute on its behalf any and all bonds and undertakings, and other obligatory instruments of similar nature, in penalties not exceeding the sum of One Million and naAOO $1,000,000.00 and to bind the Company thereby, as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by the duly authorized officers of the Company; and all acts of said Attorney pursuant to the authority given are hereby ratified and confirmed. This power of attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following resolution duly adopted by the board of directors of the Company: "RESOLVED, that the president. or any vim president be, and each hereby is, authorized and empowered to appoint attomeys�in-fact of the Company, and to authorize them to execute and deliver on behalf of the Company any and all bonds, lomns, applications, memorandums, undertakings, recognizances, transfers, contracts of indemnity, policies, contracts guaranteeing the fidelity of persons holding positions of public or private trust, and other writings obligatory in nature that the business of the Com pany may require; and to modify or revoke, with or without cause, any such appointment or authority; provided. however, that the authority granted hereby shall in no way limit the authority of other duly authorized agen is to sign and countersign any of mid documents on behalf of the Com pany." 'R ESOLVED FU RTHER. that such aftomeys-in-fa ct shall have full power and authority to execute and deliver any and all such documen is and to bind the Company subject to the tens and limitations of the power of attorney issued to them, and to affix the seal of the Company thereto; provided, however, that said seal shall not be necessa ry for the validity of any such documents. " This power of attorney is signed and sealed under and by the following bylaws duly adopted by the board of directors of the Company. Execution of Instruments. Any vim president, any assistant secretary or any assistant treasurer shall have the power and authority to sign or aftest all approved documents, instruments, contracts, orotherpapers in connection with the operation of the business of the companyin addition tothe chairman ofthe board, the chief executive officer, president treasurer or secretary; provided, however, the signatureofany of them may be printed, engraved, orstamped on any approved document. contract, instrument, or other papers of the Company. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be sealed and duly attested by the signature ofits officer the 11-L day of August. 2009 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name as Secretary, and affixed the corporate seals of said Companies this 13th day of June 20L 1_3 . '��Z '&,' )""- I I Secretary This Power of Attorney Expires 08111 t2014 BDJ 1 (08109) 14 STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF POLK: ss Onthis II'dayofAugust, 2009. before mecametheabove�namedofificerfior the Companies aforesaid, to ....... Gary A. Douglas, President and Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company 0 0 and Farmland Mutual Insurance Company; and Vice Presidentof Nationwide Mutual InsuranceCompany, AMCO insurance Company, Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company, and Depositors Insurance Company and the said corporate seals and his signature were duly affixed and suosciibed to said instrument by the direction Ova—.. AW ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name as Secretary, and affixed the corporate seals of said Companies this 13th day of June 20L 1_3 . '��Z '&,' )""- I I Secretary This Power of Attorney Expires 08111 t2014 BDJ 1 (08109) if STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF POLK: ss Onthis II'dayofAugust, 2009. before mecametheabove�namedofificerfior the Companies aforesaid, to WAL me personally know to be the officer described in and who executed the preceding instument, and he the by acknowledged execution at the same, and being me duly sswom, deposes and say&, that he is the officar of the Companies aforesaid, that the seals affixed hereto are the corporate seal -s of said Companies, and the said corporate seals and his signature were duly affixed and suosciibed to said instrument by the direction authority and of said Companies. 4 SEAL s SEAL! f%% Notary Public My Commission Expires CERTIFICATE March 24, 2014 1, Robert W Homer III, Secretary of the Companies, do hereby certify thatthe foregoing is a full, true and correct mpy of the original power of attorney issued by the Company; that the resolution included therein Is a true and correct transcript from the minutes of the meetings of the boards of directors and the same has not been revoked or amended in any manner; that said Gary A. Douglas was on the date of the execution of the foregoing power of attorney the duly elected officer of the Companies. and the corporate seals and his signature asofficerwere duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrumemby the authorityof mid board ofdIrectors; and the foregoing power of attorney is still in full form and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name as Secretary, and affixed the corporate seals of said Companies this 13th day of June 20L 1_3 . '��Z '&,' )""- I I Secretary This Power of Attorney Expires 08111 t2014 BDJ 1 (08109) E. BID SCHEDULE TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-112-13-31 The City of Santa Clarita reserves the right to award any orpart of the entire bid to one or more vendors, solely at the City's discretion. PRICING FOR GRID CREWS 1. TRIMMING Unit pricing to prune I trim trees based on individual units of trees depending on size. Cost to trim the following trees by units regardless of species (except California Fan Palms - Washingtonia filifera) to the specifications outlined in this bid, The number in parentheses is an estimated number of trees that will be trimmed annually for each diameter. It is not a guarantee there will be that number of trees in each diameter. Depending on available funds the overall quantity may change up or down. 0" - 3.99" DBH* $ 12, OD x (1500 units)=$ M , M - 15-0 unit price extended price 4" - 6.99" DBH s A,(M x (3750 units)=$ 5ajS1DD,= unit price extended price 7' - 12.99' DSH s2S-Ob x (4000 units)=$ MID IDDD - 0'0 unit price extended price 13"- 18.99" DBH $3%.00 x (2500 units) = $ 9S#51��-00 unit price extended price 19"- 24.99" DBH $ 4-1� -rjo x (1750 units)=$ %'S f;M M unit price extended price 25" - 30.99" DBH $bo,m x (1400 units)=$ '64 f WO, 01C> unit price extended price 31" - 36.99" DBH $ '�DXV x (500 units)= s 41D(Mo-cz unit price extended price 37* - 42.99' DBH $ 1%, 00 x (2 50 units)=$ 24 1 SIM -CM unit pnce extended price 43" and up DBH $ �MO-D x (250 units)=$ 43btm.co unit price extended price Trim California Fan Palms $ A-0�m x (100 units)=$ 4 etCb - CM Average size is 40 feet. unit price extended price $ (TRIMMING - Total extended price) *DBH="diameter at breast height" 41 1� 93 - 2. REMOVALS Unit pricing to remove trees based on individual units of trees depending on size. Cost to remove the following trees by units regardless of species to the specifications outlined in this bid. The number in parentheses is an estimated number of trees for each diameter. It is not a guarantee there will be that number of trees in each diameter. Depending on available funds the overall quantity may change up or down. 0" — 3.99" DBH $ KUD x (50units)=$ ClISID.OD unit price extended price 4" — 6.99" DBH s x (50 units) = $ 1 (5M -C* unit price extended price 7" — 12.99" DBH $ -Im 60 x (50 units)=$ 51,56'0 100 unit price extended price 13"— 18.99" DBH $ x (50 units)=$ 10%000-01) unit price extended price 19" — 24.99" DBH $ 3WA x (50 units)=$ 15, MID - M unit price extended price 25'— 30.99" DBH $ U00A x (50units)=$ 3,0imo-W unit price extended price 31 36.99' DSH $ i� M6D x (25 units) $ 3% CMO 'QD unit price extended price 37" — 42.99" DBH $ t 115Ur" LM x (15units)=$ 95NMIM unit price extended price 43' and up DBH $ x (10units)=$ liqlVD-D-00 unit price extended price 12A '�>'5113 . M (REMOVALS - Total extended price) 42 I �- K- 3. TREE IDENTIFICATION (I.D.) Tree identification and counting price, regardless of the trees species or size. (See Section 3-25, for specifications.) $ :Z - O -D x 7,500 each $ V5 1000 - 01) (unit price) (TREE I.D. - extended price) 4. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (I.P.M.) Please list the unit price for the following tasks. These rates will be used in evaluating the bid, and will be used in evaluating cost estimates for additional work requested by the City under this Contract. The minimum Integrated Pest Management requests for soil drenching will be (25) twenty-five. Include all labor and material costs. 0"-6-99" DBH � �-U -a — x (400) = $ VIM0100 unit price annual quantity extended price 7" — 18.99" DBH $ 0.00 — . x (250) = s 4t'�Sm,m unit price annual quantity extended price 19" — 24.99" DBH $ 2S -OD x (200) = $ 5kum-uo unit price annual quantity extended price 25"— 36.99" DBH s -32,VD x (200) $ U14MOD unit price annual quantity extended price 37"— and up DBH $ 42,0Z x (100) = s AiM.1DO unit price annual quantity extended price Fertilizer application cost per tree based on unit price regardless of size. Liquid soluble 46-0-0 High Nitrogen applications. $ x (350) $ 61250, OM unit price annual quantity extended price Fertilizer application cost per tree based on unit price regardless of size. Liquid soluble 20-20-20 macro -micro -elements Fertilizer applications. $ 25 x (350) $ unit price annual quantity extended price $ 421001).00 (I.P.M. -Total extended r rice) 43 � S>_57 — GRID WORK PRICING TOTALS Includes: i. Trimming costs $ 53S 1150.00 2. Removal costs 3. Tree identification 4. Integrated pest management s k2q,350-M $ � 51 MID. DD $ 40, 01) -OD GRID WORK TOTAL COST FOR ITEMS 1, Z 3 AND 4 $ (GRAND TOTAL) 44 MY#= PRICING FOR SERVICE REQUEST CREW PRICES Price per eight hour day for three-man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A minimum three (3) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor/climber/trimmer — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) climber/trimmer, and one (1) grounds man; equipment to include one (1) bucket/chipper combo truck (minimum 50 foot boom height), one (1) stump grinder (minimum 16 inch diameter grinding wheel) and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. 1. Daily price per 8 hour day $ x 200 $ 220PID00,00 (unit price) (annual work days) (extended price) 45 �- Y- 7 - ADDITIONAL PRICING TREE PLANTING (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) Please list the unit price for the following tasks. These rates will be used in evaluating the bid, and will be used in evaluating cost estimates for additional work requested by the City under this Contract. The minimum tree and or root barrier requests for installation will be (7) seven. Include all labor and material costs. See page Attachment D for the link to access Appendix A which includes instructions for tree planting, tree staking & Merit application instructions. 46 EXTENDED LINE DESCRIPTION UNIT OF UNIT ANNUAL PRICE MEASURE PRICE QUANTITY (unit price x quantity) 1 Installation of tree — 15 gallon tree (60) tCjjVW.E7D 15 gallon container Sixty 2 Installation of tree — box 24 inch box tree 1325, OD (60) ICIX0,0Z 24 inch container. Sixty 3 18 -inch deep by ten foot 10 foot length .020.00 (60) long root barrier along the sixty curb of each tree planting lengths site. 4 18 -inch deep by ten foot 10 foot length IVD.ffl (60) 110im-M long root barrier along the sixty sidewalk of each tree lengths planting site. 5 Any additional costs to install trees and root barriers. In Numbers: $ TOTALEXTENDED PRICE ADD LINES 1-5 Write in cost: 6011 Ines W -A 2-M a 1 3-05 See page Attachment D for the link to access Appendix A which includes instructions for tree planting, tree staking & Merit application instructions. 46 ADDITIONAL PRICING DAILY CREW RATES (DO NOTINCLUDE THIS COSTIN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) The following pricing requested is for additional work and emergency call work for the Landscape Maintenance Districts. The City does not include travel time in the per hour or per day costs. Scheduled Additional Crew; price per eight hour day for five -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A five (5) person tree crew to consist of one (1) supervisor I climber / trimmer - Certified Tree Worker, two (2) climbers I trimmers/ Certified Tree Workers, two (2) grounds persons; equipment to include two (2) flattied bucket trucks -minimum 50 It height, one (1) large capacity truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) large self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. $ ZM0,00 Price per eight hour day Scheduled Additional Crew, price per eight hour day for four -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements* A four (4) person crew to consist of one (i) supervisor I trimmer -Certified Tree Worker, 2 (two) climbers I trimmers- Certified Tree Workers, one (1) grounds person; equipment to include two (2) flat bed bucket trucks (minimum 50 ft), one (1) large capacity dump truck(minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1–ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. $ % juco' M — Price per eight hour day Scheduled Additional Crew; price per eight hour day for three-man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: A three (3) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor I trimmer I climber – Certified Tree Worker, one (1) climber I trimmer, one (1) grounds man; equipment to include one (1) flat bed bucket truck (minimum height of 50 feet tall), one (1) large capacity dump truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. $ � 120) 'oc' Price per eight hour day 47 — �_17 - ADDITIONAL PRICING EMERGENCY CALL PRICING (two hour minimum) (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) After hour and emergency call out prce per hour for five -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: (Minimum two hours) A five (5) person tree crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / climber / trimmer - Certified Tree Workers. two (2) climbers / trimmers/ Certified Tree Workers, two (2) grounds persons. equipment to include two (2) flatbed bucket trucks -minimum 50 ft height, one (1) large capacity truck (minimum 6 of cubic yards), one (1) large self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. $ 4�50. 00 Price per hour $'25ri -OD - Mobilization charge After hour and emergency call out price per hour for four -man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: (Minimum two hours) A four (4) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / trimmer -Certified Tree Worker, 2 (two) climbers / trimmers- Certified Tree Workers, one (1) grounds person. equipment to include two (2) flat bed bucket trucks -minimum 50 ft height, one (1) large capacity truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1—ton utility box pick-up truck, and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. sz%b.m Price per hour $ 250.m Mobilization charge After hour and emergency call out price per hour for three-man crew and equipment that meets the following requirements: (minimum two hours) A three (3) person crew to consist of one (1) supervisor / tnmmer I climber — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) climber I trimmer — Certified Tree Worker, one (1) grounds man� equipment to include one (1) flat bed bucket truck minimum height of 50 ft feet tall, one (1) large capacity dump truck (minimum 6 cubic yards), one (1) self feeding large diameter chipper, one (1) 1 -ton utility box pick-up truck and sufficient chain saws for trimming and large removals. $ 1,65 - CZ Price per hour $ 2_50 im Mobilization charge 48 ADDITIONAL PRICING (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) Please list the unit price, EXCLUDING part/material costs, for the following tasks. These rates will not be used in evaluating the bid, but may be used in evaluating cost estimates for additional work requested by the City under this contract. W -911'- EXTENDED LINE DESCRIPTION UNIT OF UNITPRICE ESTIMATED PRICE MEASURE ANNUAL (unit price x QUANTITY quantity) Price for water truck and Day rate driver, Forwatering street trees throughout I Citv nqht of way. 2 18 -inch deep by ten foot 250 ten foot (250) Two long root barrier along the lengths 2-M - OD hundredand *U-jj50b-0-t1 curb and gutter of each fifty tree planting site. 18 -inch deep by ten foot 250 ten foot (250) Two long root barrier along the lengths -0(31bo.ov hundred and jit95'VU0-4:50 sidewalk of each tree fifty I planting site. 4 Installation of tree One gallon (50) Fifty One gallon container. 5 Installation of tree Five gallon (1150) One Five gallon container. hundred and Fifty 6 Installation of tree — 24 inch box '*30 (250) Two ik-t5l000'Uo 24 inch box container. tree 'OD hundred and fifty 7 Installation of tree — 15 gallon tree 42M'm (125) One 15 gallon container hundred and twenty five W -911'- ADDITIONAL WORK RATES -TREE & STUMP REMOVALS (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) REMOVALS Cost to remove trees including stump, regardless of species based on unit price per inch diameter of tree measured at Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) Cost Per Inch$ 15-OID Cost to remove California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) Cost per foot of trunk $ k�3 -M CHIPPED MULCH Price for chipped mulch as outlined below: Up to 500 yards price per yard $3)X0 500 to 1000 yards price per yard $ #.Do TREE PLANTING Price for street tree Planting as outline& Price to plant without root barrier 15gal$ 60-M 24' box $ 325, VD 36� box $ 1'50 - CV ROOT PRUNING Price to plant with root barrier 12" x 10' 15gal$ 355itM 2C box$ 5301M 36" box$ 15'5�WD Street tree root pruning by without root barrier 12 inches deep $ .3c).C�o erfoot Street tree root pruning by with root barrier 12" barrier $ '50, C10 erfoot Street tree root pruning by without root barrier 18 inches deep s �00 -00 perfoot Street tree root pruning by with root barrier 18" barrier $ 12-0, = per foot 50 - q2-- ADDITIONAL WORK PERSONNEL HOURLY RATES (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) PERSONNEL NORMAL WORK HOURS AFTER HOURS Certified Arborist Hourly Rate "W MUD[) Hourly Rate V50 Certified Tee Hourly Rate 0V Hourly Rate* 112 160 Trimmer Journeyman Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Trimmer Apprentice Trimmer Hourly Rate 145-00 —Hourly Rate 1 (6, 0�0 Grounds Person Hourly Rate LOO .0V Hourly Rate 01-1,00 Tractor/Clamloader HourlyRate 'W Hourly Ratel"I0 -00 Operator Truck Driver Hourly Rate —Hourly Rate #A 10 .00 Irrigation Tech Hourly Rate V0, ()a Hourly Rate '*90- 0-0 Irrigation Laborer Hourly Rate 155. 00 Houriv Rate *90� 0-0 Supervisor Hourly Rate. It 15, CIC) Hourly Rate nolco Foreman Hourly Rate 'M - 00 —Hourly Rate 1112 - C>D Consulting Arborist Hourly Rate )V.bC> —Hourly Rate 105-C70 PCA Advisor Hourly Rate Mp, Do —Hourly Rate 425, M Laborer with Hourly Rate 50'C'o Hourly Rate 150 - CM Hand Tools Laborer with Hourly Rate kps IDD Hourly Rate 'h;-VS,O�) Trencher Laborer with Hourly Rate% 55 0c' —Hourly Rate iffl1r.00 Weed Whippers; Laborer with HD Hourly Rate t S5 , OD —Hourly Rate 'Vtc�,'50 Weed Equipment Plant & Health � HourlyRate CP,5x)x) Hourly R te t Care Consultant I Plant & Health Care Tech HourlyRate _Hourly Rate 1�c� D� (YO 51 --93- EQUIPMENT HOURLY RATES FOR ADDITIONAL WORK (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS COST IN YOUR PRICING TOTAL) 52 NORMAL WORK HOURS AFTER HOURS Aerial Tower/Bucket Truck 50'-60' Hourly Rate 4W 20t),0D Hourly Rate t250 I V0 Truck 50'— 60' Aerial Tower/Bucket Truck 60' plus Hourly Rate Hourly Rate -W 2-5o,o'o One Ton Pick-up Truck Hourly Rate 2S vD Hourly Rate -W 2-M, 60 Stump Grinder Hourly Rate 12.t� - M Hourly Rate_ 4h JS11),coz> Clamloader/Tractor Hourly Rate 2-60, 00 -Hourly Rate I M M Large Capacity Dump Truck Hourly Rate 150 co Hourly Rate 442-M, W Chipper Truck with Chipper Hourly Rate 2V) , co Hourlv Rate *2513 -C>O 52 TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST The following documents are required to be completed and submitted by the Contractor at the times specified by an X opposite each title. If no column is marked, document will not be required. With Bid Proposal (All Bidders) With Agreement (Awardee only) Prior to Starting Work (Awardee only) X Proposal — original plus (1) copy, do not use: staple, bind or folder X Bid Schedule (14 pages) — Use the City supplied pricing sheet only X Bidder's Bond (10% of initial 3 year total contract) X Proof of Contractor's License - license number will suffice X Required certificatesfqualifications (Arborist and Treeworker) X References X List of Subcontractors — if none, write "n1a" X Exhibit A - Violation Records — must be completed X Exhibit B — Equipment List & Staff — must be completed X Quality control Plan X Green Waste Disposal Plan X Safety Manual — (See Section 2-18) X Contract Agreement X Insurance Requirements — (Return palLif Awardee) X Bond for Faithful Performance X j Payment Bond (for Labor and Material) X Certification of Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance X Certification of Worker's Compensation Insurance X Certification of Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance X Maintenance Meeting X Emergency Contact Information E X Permits 53 -.19�s-_ DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, California Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work or labor or render service in excess of 1/2 of 1 percent of the prime contractor's total bid: DBE status, age of firm, cgrtifying agency and annual gross receipts are required if sub contractor is Participating as a DBE. The form MUS be returned with bid, filled in or annotated with "No Subcontractors" if none will be used. Subcontractor Ageoffirm: DBE STATUS: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Description of Work I FT License No. Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone Subcontractor DBE STATUS: Age of firm: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work I FT License No. Exp. Date: Phone ( ) Subcontractor DBESTATUS: Age of fiffn: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of rk Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work Exp- Date: Phone 54 1 Z94 - DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, California Subcontractor Age of firm: DBE STATUS: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Amwal Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Description of Work License No. Bid Schedule Item Nos: Descrip ion of Work Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: Phone Subcontractor DBESTATUS: Ageoffirm: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work AnnuaUGross Receipts: Location and Place of Business Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work License No. Exp. Date: 7' Subcontractor Age of firm: DBESTATUS: Certifying Agency: Dollar Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Location and Place of Business N( Bid Schedule Item Nos: Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work Ficense �No License No. Exp. Date: Phone Subcontractor Age of firm: DBE STATUS: —[Do—fluar Certifying Agency Value of Work Annual Gross Receipts: Ann 2 Location and Place of Business N( Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work � -A I I � Ficense �No Exp. Date- I / I Phone( ) I 55 2- REFERENCES TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LMD-12-13-31 City of Santa Clarita, California The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which BIDDER has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years: 1. UtA (* e)&UWSft -. �U DCUxtm M, eacmftd I aq 1�350 2. TOM. 3. I 0. t CH 93CUS 93D4) The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance bonds: A 56 -1�9- - EXHIBIT A Violation Records 1) Please attach the last six (6) months of tailgate safety meeting sign in sheets and topics covered. ( see OeAau� 2) In the year of 2012, what was the longest stretch of days worked without an accident in the landscape maintenance division? a. -5101 r-+ -�ru t��&qA a rAlOhv- 3) Please provide any sustained complaints made to your company within the past four (4) years to Cal-Osha. a. 4) Please provide any sustained complaints made to your company within the past four (4) years to the California State Contractor Board in regards to your C-27 license. a. Of� 57 EXHIBIT B RESOURCES FOR URBAN FORESTRY AND LMD CREWS The bidder will complete the resource form and return it with the bid. 1. Number of aerial lift trucks (flat bed bucket trucks) with an articulating boom that have a working height of no less than 50 feet. 2. Number of chipper dump trucks with a minimum load capacity of 6 yards. 3. Number of chippers that meet all OSHA requirements. 4. Number of pick-up trucks. Certified Arborist's name, certificate number and expiration date: Namei ]�M C64-wdick Certificate M "E -'nrj-3R Certifi d A�orists' years of experience: M _/R - r7- 5. Number of stump grinders. 21% 6. Number of full time tree worker employees. 3 7. Number of ISA certified arborist's 8. Number of ISA Certified tree workers. 9. Number of qualified line clearance employees 10. Number of full time employees Certified Arborist's name, certificate number and expiration date: Namei ]�M C64-wdick Certificate M "E -'nrj-3R Certifi d A�orists' years of experience: M _/R - EXHIBIT B (continued) Provide information on the certified arborist, certified tree -worker, chemical applicator, irrigation specialist, crew foreman, including name, certification and whether staff or subcontractor. Staff 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) O�VMCV�P_C) � 59 'Stay Green Inc. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Richard Angela Executive Chairman/Founder Pest Control Advisor ABDE73173 Richard Angelo Executive Chairman/Founder Qualified Applicators License 98566 Grant Clack Operations Manager Qualified Applicators License 126914 Jeff Norquist Operations Manager Qualified Applicators License 126918 Kevin Cawley Account Manager Qualified Applicators License 108212 John Barton Account Manager Qualified Applicators License 99677 Dave Culburn Production Manager Qualified Applicators License 126919 Adam Hall Production Manager Qualified Applicators License 122279 Leonardo Moran Plant Health Care Spray Technician Qualified Applicators Licence 119089 Gerardo Gonzales Plant Health Care Spray Technician Qualified Applicators Certificate 119271 Jorge Donapetry Human Resources Manager TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional 1322 Jorge Castaneda Operations Manager ISA Certified Arborist WE -8703A Adam Hall Production Manager ISA Certified Arborist WE -9301A Melissa Rodriguez Business Developer ISA Certified Arborist WE -9346A Gabriel Castaneda. Crew Leader ISA Certified Tree Worker Silvestre Quintana Crew Leader ISA Certified Tree Worker Ignacio Natera Production Manager ISA Certified Tree Worker Ignacio Natera, Production Manager Certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer Lois Quintanilla Crew Leader Certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer Richard Angelo Executive ChairmanlFounder California Landscape Technician Richard Angelo Executive Chairman/Founder Certified Water Auditor Jose Romero Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician Certificate Alejandro de Alba Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician Certificate Francisco Cortes Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician Certificate Leonardo Vera Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician Certificate Samuel Romero Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician Certificate Stay G=Cn Inc. 26415 SuaunftCwd,S.c,. Cl.rica, CA 9�1350 - (800) 85S-5508 - (661)291-2800 - F.; (661) 705-2089 - C-27, C�61 Lwcn� *346610 EXHIBIT C 2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE HOLIDAY New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving 1/2 Day for Christmas Eve Christmas Day 1/2 Day for New Year's Eve New Year's Day DATE CELEBRATED Tuesday, January I Monday, January 21 Monday, February 18 Monday, May 27 Thursday, July 4 Monday, September 2 Sunday, November 11 Thursday, November 28 Friday, November 29 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1, 2014 If a holiday should fall on a Saturday it will be celebrated the preceding Friday. If a holiday should fall on a Sunday, it will be celebrated the following Monday. EXHIBIT D CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TREE INVENTORY LIST BY DBH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS DBH Count 00-03 7,120 04-06 8,330 07-12 9,407 13-18 4,304 19-24 2,472 25-30 1,513 31-36 481 37-42 272 43+ 453 -43+ Total 34,318 URBAN FORESTRY DBH Count 00-03 7,454 04-06 7,092 07-12 10,106 13-18 6,285 19-24 3,009 25-30 1,463 31-36 481 37-42 3101 43+ 121 Total 36,212 These totals are subject to change as additional areas are annexed into the City and/or Landscape Maintenance District and new areas are inventoried. 61 ATTACHMENT A (Landscape Maintenance District) v Lands�pe'Maintena'me Districts Tree Map C I - lf,� -I- - ATTACHMENT B (Urban Forestry Map) p, Legend Lkbw FmsVy lr� City Lmts SmteCWaRNer 2 -106- �jU 11 FO Itly Tree Map ji N .:t4, p, Legend Lkbw FmsVy lr� City Lmts SmteCWaRNer 2 -106- GPS: X-coordinate Y-coordinate Zone: Property Address On Address Parkway type: Behind Curb and Gutter Median Monolithic Other Park Parkway Substreet Tree well Tree well with grate Unimproved Location: Front Median Rear Side Other Right of Way in ft� Status: Active Stump Vacant Inactive ATTACHMENT C Arbor Pro Data Tables Condition: Critical Dead Excellent Good Fair Poor Stump Removal Vacancy NA Rec Maintenance: Priority I Prune Priority 2 Prune Priority I Removal Priority 2 Removal Dead Tree Removal Raise trim Full trim Routine Prune Training Prune Stump Removal Infill Plant Clear Multiple Clear Stop sign Clear Street Light Clear Traffic Light Clear Traffic Sign Raise Sidewalk Raise Street Raise both NA DBH: Range Exact Height: Range Exact Crown Trunks Site # Value: $ Conflict w/ Utilities Species: Common name Botanical name Replacement Species: Common name Botanical name Inspection: Date By Upload: Date By Representational photo: 1 —/07- ATTACHMENT D ®r 713 > v cl U) R F4 Ap go X zo OF, N X, P 00 14 w 2P T 5j Co Rl — /0 �- - ADDENDUM #1 For City of Santa Clarita Invitation to Bid LMD-12-13-31 TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM June 11, 2013 This addendum must be included with the bid response. If you have already submitted a bid you must fax an acknowledgement of this addendum to Purchasing. If you wish to resubmit, you must also contact Purchasing by fax and request the bid be returned. The fax number is (661) 286-4186. Will bonds be renewed annually? A. Please see 2"' paragraph of Section C, "Specifications." ftNeNwiv Contractors tepresentative ��%Cwm �0(1 Company Wbme Bid # LMD-12-13-31 Wo 1) 13 Date ADDENDUM#2 For City of Santa Clarita Invitation to Bid LMD-12-13-31 TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM June 11, 2013 This addendum must be included with the bid response. If you have already submitted a bid you must fax an acknowledgement of this addendum to Purchasing. If you wish to resubmit, you must also contact Purchasing by fax and request the bid be returned. The fax number is (661) 286-4186. PLEASE DISREGARD THE VERBIAGE IN ADDENDUM #1. (1. Will bonds be renewed annually?) THE CORRECT ANSWER IS- A. Yes, the Performance and Labor Bonds can be renewed ANNUALLY. The First Performance and Labor Bonds do NOT need to be for a (3) year total. Please STILL sign and return BOTH addendums. amyl's,� U��)13 Contractor's representative Date Rmso�(Utn �nc, Company Nali Bid # LMD-12-13-31 ADD#2 ADDENDUM #3 For City of Santa Clarita Invitation to Bid LMD-12-13-31 TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM June 17. 2013 This addendum must be included with the bid response. If you have already submitted a bid you must fax an acknowledgement of this addendum to Purchasing. If you wish to resubmit, you must also contact Purchasing by fax and request the bid be returned. The fax number is (661) 286-4186. On June 3rd, 2013, there was a non -mandatory pre-bid meeting held at City Hall, in the Council Chambers. The following were in attendance: staff - Darin Seegmiller, Project Development Coordinator (Project Manager) Susan Nelson, Urban Forestry Supervisor Felix Miramontez, Tree Specialist Robert Sartain, Oak Tree Specialist Jennifer Killian, Buyer Vendors - ISS Facility Services, Fernando Mendoza Pacific Tree Experts, Tony Ramirez Stay Green Inc., Jorge Castaneda Thrifty Tree Service, Dave Aviram Tip Top Arborists, Tom Baal Trimming Land Co., Angel Sotelo United Pacific Services, Jack Mooring Valley Crest, Brad Bischoff and Joe Weintraub WCA, Herminio Padilla Questions received for this bid via written request: As the contract stands right now one bid price to trim trees in both areas could prevent companies from submitting a bid. It is almost impossible to charge the same unit price in both areas. This would cause the contractor to submit a higher bid because they would be bidding a flat rate for both areas based on an inch diameter charge. In addition the tree inventory would be more difficult to do in the LMID areas because of accessibility issues. Therefore it would be better to separate the tree inventory to reflect the two different areas. A. The City has reviewed the request and has r cided not to make any changes at this time. Bid# LMO-12-13-31 ADD*3 2. 1 am reviewing the contract once again to see if I can locate the answers to my questions. Having only one bid page that includes both the LMD and Urban Forestry Trees together does not make any sense because both areas are different and the majority of the LIVID trees are not accessible by equipment- It would seem the city forgot to include the bid page for the Urban Forestry trees in the proposal? A. The pricing sheet combines both LMD and Urban Forestry trees. 3. Is the 10% bid bond amount for one year or for three years? According to the Bid Bond document it is for 10% of the amount bid. There is also a sentence on page 10 paragraph 2 that states: The bid bond required will be 10% of the initial (3) year total; however, the bid page is only for one year? A. The City is revising its request for a 10% of the (3) year contract for the Bid Bond, to a 10% bond of ONE YEAR, for the Bid bond. 4. Does the contractor get paid an hourly crew rate for work that is not accessible by equipment on any of the LIVID areas? A. No 5. Will the city provide parking for the contractor's equipment? A. No. 6. Can the contractor dump wood chips at the park or any other location in the city? A. The mulch will he delivered to a "location designated by the City." The location is determined based on the needs for mulch at the time the mulch is available. Please See Section C "Specifications, " Section 3-08. 7. Does the three man crew work four or five days per week? A. The City is requesting pricing for a three man Service Request crew 200 days per year It is anticipated that the crew would work for the City four days a we k, Monday through Thursday. 8. Can the contractor's crew work five days per week at 8 hours per day for both the LMID and Urban Forestry Trees? A. Yes. Please See Section C "Specifications," Section 1.05. 9. Can the contractors crew work four days per week at 10 hours per day? A. No. Please See Section C "Specifications," Section 1-05. 10. If the three man crew completes the nthly list of locations can they still work with the other crews at the same hourly rate? - n� A. The City anticipates sufficient service request work to keep the Service Request crew working at least 200 days per year. Bid # LMD-1 2-13-31 ADD*3 2 � / t12- - 11. The city is requesting a unit price based on the inch diameter. does this apply to both the LMD and the Urban Forestry trees? A. Yes. 12. Why did the city combine them together in one bid page? A. The prices were combined to provide consistency and flexibility. 13. Did the city leave out the bid page for the Urban Forestry trees? A. No, 14. Do you have a location that was recently trimmed that the contractor can look at on both the LMD and Urban Forestry Trees? A. The trees in the median on Wiley Canyon Road between Lyons Ave and Orchard Village Road were trimmed last week. They are a good example of the City's typical pruning requirements. 15. Are all trees over 12P in height trimmed by the contractor in both the LMD and Urban Forestry areas? A. Yes. 16. Does the contractor include trees that are less then12' in height in the monthly ArborPro report? A. Yes. 17. Wit the city provide the contractor with a computerized inventory disk of each grid area prior to starting the work for both the LMD and Urban Forestry trees? A. Please See Section C "Specifications, " Section 3-17. The City's inventory will be made available to the contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for supplying for each the Urban Forestry Division and the Landscape Maintenance District contract one of each (1) Arbor Pro Tree Inventory license, one laptop computer and one digital camera (laptop shall be capable of running the Arbor Pro Tree Inventory database software) laptops shall be made available for use in the field by contractor employees to collect and input free inventory. 18. The city is requiring a thirteen man crew to do the contract. The city also requires a certain amount of equipment for each of the two — five man crews; however, it does not require a quantity of trees to be trimmed by each five man crew? Is there a minimum amount of trees that each five man crew must trim each month or during the fiscal year? A. It is anticipated that the contractor will trim approximately 16,000 trees per year. 19. Are there any potential liquidated damages if both five man crews do not meet their required quota for each month and/or fiscal year? A. Please See Section C "Specifications," Section 2-11, Liquidated Damages. Bid # LMD-12-13-31 ADD#3 - �13 - 20. If a five man crew has no 'specified" quantity of trees to trim during the fiscal year, how can the city control their TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM based on a set schedule of trimming all of the city's trees within a set time period? A. See answer to question #18, this addendum. 21. The bid page has quantity of trees based on an inch diameter however it does not breakout the quantity of trees for the LIVID as compared to the Urban Forestry? A. See answer to question #2, this addendum. byD�4flmftngua U12013 Contractors r6presentative Date 2�� Cm� � Company Wme Bid# LIVID -1 2-13-31 ADD93 -ffK- Wn t TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/Pigina I Ode: 3 Date / Fei / ? Z Hour/ Hora: 6:30 PM Department / Depahame-nto': I TC Luis A. Quintanilla I ::= Ruben De Jesus 5306 Meeting was conducted by La clase foe dirigida por —D 3 T) -e � t (" �' � I r o 0-- 1 -f A �aA�A-e't' I Employee 4 NAME Sign i Firme. 4469 Luis A. Quintanilla 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Lara Rivas, Cipriano 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 5509 Versluys, Lester Ivan 5724 Cristoval, Ramirez 5602 Pelayo Martin 5615 Gastelum, Juan Luis V 5618 Daniel L. Ramirez 5619 Quintanilla, Silvestre 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis U. ESPA&OL: Todos Ins empleados firmantes certifican quc la reunion lue malizatia en Ingles o mbos diormas. para ia perfects com- prensi6n dc todus Ins prescmes de [us mmas dc scguricad tratados. Que en toda rcuni6n SGI les rmucrda que a party dt Is volldca de In ermir"a Ileva Uble, hon,sto y "Puro. Todos; Ins empleados dejan constancia tambi6n que Ins contenidos de esu reunion son pant de la poillica en materia de seguridad de SGi y que formaran pane de Ins test periddicos de evaluaciiin del personal. ENGLISH: All the signatory employees certify that the meeting was presented in English or Spanish, or using both languages, for clear understanding of all treated subjects ofsecurity, In all meetings SGI remids them that it is Part of the policy of the vompany to perform responsible, honest and safe war , All the employees also put record that the contents of this meeting are part ofthc policy in the matter of security of SGI and am part of the periodic test of evaluation of the personnel. �IKSI--- TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/pigina 2 of/de: 3 Employee It N6merodcl Empleado PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PONGA SU NOMBRE EN LETRA IMPRENTA POR FAVOR. Sign / Firme 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Salomon Garcia 5642 Pulido Z, Hector 5715 Ornelas, Jesus 5717 Castaneda, Gabriel 5737 Matthew, Natera 5731 Alfredo Rangel 5725 Rogelio Mendoza 5721 Servero Lorenzo N - NIP ESPAF40L Todas 10s; empleados finnames certifican qua Is reunion foc rcalizada an Ingles a en Espailol. a usando ambos idionsts, para Is perfecto com- premium dc todas Ins prcsen(cs de Ins tcmas de seguridad trataidos; Qua an toda reunion SGI Ics recuerda qua es; carte de Iis politics de In empresp lie's adelantc un trabado responsablie, hanesto v summ Todos ]as empleados dejan consumcia tani qua Its conteridos dc csta reunion son paric de la p0litca an muffia de segundad de SO] y qua formaran parle de [as test periodicos de evaluacion del personal. ENGLISH: All the signatory employees certify that the meeting was presented in English or Spanish, or using both languages. fur clear understanding craft treated subjects orsecurity. in all meetings SGI remids, them that it is Part of the volicy of the company to perform reoninsibit, himest and are work. All the employees also put record that the contents of this meeting are pan ofilic policy in the matter orsecurity of SO) and are pan of the periodic test of evaluation of the personnel. � 116- - -7. I -Z' Instructivo de capacitador Sew& 51 Proteccio'n de los elementos: clima frl'O Pasos del trabajo Trabajoentemperatwwcxtremadainentebajas Trubajo durante tormentas Trabajo en condiciones de Iluvia fria, viento, meve derrefida o hielo Posibles peligros Congelaci6n F[Totermia 1,C6mo se hublera evitado este incidente? Unjoven arbolista tiabajaba durante una emergencia de tonnenta, con clima frio, ventoso y Uuvioso. Aunque hacia frio, la temperatura no estaba por debaj o del punto de cougelarmento. Al empezar lajomada, el trabajador sinti6 calor usando una gruesa camisa de algod6n y equipo de Iluvia. Finalmente, al trabajar bajo esas adversas condiciones, se le mojaron las ropas por debajo del equipo de Iluvia. Poco a poco, el trabajador empez6 a sentir Ins efectos del ftio. Sin embargo, el joven arbolista coutmu6 pues no queria dejar de trabajar, ya que Ins dernis trabajadores parecian manciar el fho sin problemas y el trabajo estaba portrnmnar Pronto, eljoven arbobsta empez6 a tiritar incontrolablemente. Un trabajador experimentado not6 al joven y empez6 a darle tratamiento para la hipotermia. Eljoven arbolista no Hevaba el tipo adecmdo de ropa para clima frio y hfimedo. El algod6n absorbe la sudoraci6n y pierde la mayor parte de sus propiedadesaislantesalmojarse.Laianaymuchos ]dos sint6ticos desvian la transpiraci6n del cuerpo conservan la mayor parte de sus propiedades aislantes a] estar mojados. Recuerde el viejo dicho de los montafieses: "La lana cahenta, el algod6n mata"y el adagio de Ins maderems del Noroeste del Pacifico: 'No existe el mal tiempo, s6lo la ropa inadecuada." Procedimientos de trabalo seguro: La hipolermia es causada por la p6rdida del calor corporal a mayor velocidad de la que el cuerpo puede reemplazarlo. Tiritar es el intento del cuerpo de producircalormediante contraccioresmusculares. Primeros sintornas: dritar piel fria y pdlida apatia rapacidad de juicio obstruida Sintomas posteriores: abdomen frio pulso y respiraci6a lentos debilidad o somnolencia p&dida de conciencia Laprevenci6n de la hipotermia se logra vistiendo ropas abrigadoras. La lana y el polipropileno son dos de los mejores tejidos para conservar el calor cuando estdn hfimedos. La ropa interior t6rmica de polipropileno es una exceleme forma de permanecer calientes. Usar varias capas de ropa proporciona top/1044 " /0 dif/4M Plylos. . . PPE recomendado pare esta funcidn de trabajo: A&I 309 TAILGATE SAFETY MIEETU,v; SGI Meeting Record Page/Pfigina I of/de; 3 Date / Fecha: 1/7 - 37- 12 Hour/ Hors: 1 6:30 KAM�M Department/ Departamento TC 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Lars Rivas, Cipriano Meeting was conducted by La clase fuc dirigida por 5452 ��cth;A .4,~ Se,,Qe i's A Ala& .^104 �EA&71 I)rl,(;m 1 (11 rja%n Employee 9 NAME Sign Firme. 4469 Luis A. Quintanilla 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Lars Rivas, Cipriano 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 5509 Versluys, Lester Ivan 5724 Cristoval, Ramirez 5602 Pelayo Martin 5615 Gastelum, Juan Luis LTUO/7 ipku�' 5618 Daniel L. Ramirez 5619 Quintanills, SilvestTe 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis ESPMOL: Todas Ios =plcB&s finvantes certifictut quc lercunkin fucricalizidu cn Inglis a cnEspallol, ousandombas dionnes, pare to perfecto corn- pitrison de Iodus lus prcstmes dc losIctruss dc scZarided traWas. Quc cn Wda muni6n SG I Ics rccuerda quce3 parte de Is pol It! ca de In empress, I levar ndchintc an trKWIQmco noble, houestoysetto Todas Ins crnpleados dejan corstancia ternhiin que IDS consenid"dc esta rcunift son We de Is polhica en maicris dc scguridaddc SGI yquc forprauntun purse de las I� peri6dicos do maluaci6n del personal - ENGLISH: A I] the signatory cinploym acilify that she nuelingwas presented in English orSpanish, orusing both languages. f"cicas undcrstanaling of all uwcd subjects of security. In all m"ling5SGI rcraids thcrn thesis Is varl of I he policy of the company to perform responsible.honcstayd sole wnr All the cinployces also put record that the contents of this mcclinganepaa of the policy in lhenuater of security of SGI and= pan of the periodic leg of craluarion of 91C personnel. TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/pAgina 2 oVdc: 3 Employee 9. Nfimeredel Empleado PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PONGA SU NONIBRE EN LETRA IMPRENTA POR FAVOR. Sign Firme 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Salomon Garcia 5642 Pulido Z, Hector 5715 Ornelas, Jesus 5717 Castancda, Gabriel 5737 Mattbew, Natera 5731 Alfredo Rangel 5725 Rogelio Mendoza 5721 Servero Lorenzo eAr- .5. -Lawio r� ESPAI�01-: Todos Ins empladw firmanics catificanquc In muni6n I In: renlizada en IngltS D CD Espailol, o usando ambus idiornas, paro In pcifimts mm- purnsi6n de mdos los pmcnics de los lemas de seguridad tramdos. Quc m mde muni6n SGI ks rccuerdo quc cs none de In nolitics dt [A emurm fleve r .delnute on trubtilo mmumble% hunnto v senor . Todos Ins mpitados dejan constancin uunbidn que Ins contimidos de e5ta reunion son parte dt to poilticii en mmerig de seguradad de SGI y quc fiuvm� page dc Im Im PcTi6dirm dc Cwduagion dd pmunal. E NG LIS H: At I the signmor� ernp toy� cent fy that the mating was lurscrucd in English or S punish, or wing both languages. f" Clear undcrs"ing or all u=tcd su*cts of wu rity. In RIl meetings S G I remids them that it Is no M of the polin of (he romps ny to perform roponsible, hanni a nd safe wn r All the employees also put nxOrd LhW the Contents of th is mating are pan of the poli cy in the matter of'se.curi ly of SG I mid are pan of the Woudic test of evaluation o f the personnel Stay Inc. SGI Meeting Record Page/pAgina 3 of/de: 3 Employee# N6merodel Emplendo PRtNT YOUR NAME PLEASE PONGA SU NOMERE EN LETRA IMPRENTA PORFAVOR. Sign / Firme ESPAROL: Todos Ins empleados finnanics unit" qu I a la mni6n flat tedizads an I ngIt4o en Espanol, a usanduarnbos idiom—,,—. WI.... i ta CeNa- pn:nsi6n de lodw los priewrin dc las lemas de scguridDd Imados. Que n tDda muni6n SGI les mcLvTda que to parle de Is polities de In rinnnu llevar a delim it on trulaila responabic. hoonto ymeuro. Todus Ins; cnWkAdm dejan constancia twtbitn clac los cmicnidas dcmia notation sonpariedc la politicaim nuarrin deseSuridad de SO I yque formaran parte dc lus rest poWicas de "aluni6n del picrsonal. ENGLISH: All Lhc signatory employees certi�' that the rowing waspitniented in English on -Spanish, or using both languages, ficircicaruindcrstunding of all traoIedsubjecis of se,curity. In all mtrtingsSGI nnnidsLhem that it is Pori of the vollcv of lbecommay IQ perform moonsible.1t a got and is rewnr At I Thccmployers also put record Lhal the contents of Lhismecting are part of the policy in the mancr of wuFityofSGI and are pan of the periodicicsi of evaluation ofthe persomncL -12-4,-^, - SGI Meeting Record tnf TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING.. Page/Pigina I of/de: 3 Date/Fecbs: I Ho r EO r�a El 6:30 1 M&M Department/ Departamento: TCJ I I 1 5306 -7 Meeting was conducted by La clase fue dirigida por 10"tcclo Ne-4-r-r— r AJF40"I� X-4 Employee # NAME Sign Firme. 4469 Luis A, Quintanilla 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Larn Rivas, Cipriano 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 5509 Versluys, Lester Ivan 5724 Cristoval, Ramirez 5602 Felayo Martin 5615 Gastellum, Juan Luis 5618 Daniel L. Ramirez 5619 Quintanills, Silvestre 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis Q- ESPAROL Todos lus mpicados finnanics I I colifican clue la muniOn fire tralizada en Ingl6s a to Esparml, o usardlo emboi idionuts, pant Is perfmU cont- prcnv6n de Indus Ins princtacs dc Io5 Imes dc segurided tneados. Quc cn lode muni6n SGI les recuerda que amae de to pollft de [a �mprm Ileve adclanicuaftybolom��bl�honftlov�ar Todmiosmpkadesdcjmcons�ialambidnqucl%cmtcnid�dc�umwi6nwnpwtcdcla polhi�cnmacriadcwgurideddcSGlyqmf��p�cdclmmgperi6di�dccvafunci6ndc[pe�l. ENGLISK All the signatory mplo)m certify that the meeting wm presented in English orSpenish, musing both languages. (mcIcar understanding of all treated subjccls of security. In all matings SGI =ids them that it Is part of the Pollcy Rf the cornnam- to nerform responslble� hoactj and safe w All the entployces also put record Lhal the contents of this mccUng mcpan of the policy in the matter of security orSGI endene pan of1he periodic leg of evaluation of the personnel. --12-1- nc, TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/pfigina 2 of/de: 3 Employee# Nfimcrodel Empleado PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PONGA SU NOMMRE EN LETRA IMPRENTA POR FAVOR. Sign / Firme 5678 Victor Rojas ®r 5679 Salomon Garcia 5642 Putido Z, Hector 5715 Ornelas, Jesus 5717 Castaneda, Gabriel 5737 Matthew, Natern 5731 Alfredo Range[ 5725 Rogelio Mendoza 5721 Servero Lorenzo MA ESPMOUTodoslos I I mpiculosrimm�=ir�quclnmmi6nfuc=lizManingitsocnEspMl,o�domb�idio�.pmlnpmfc=mm- pmsi6n de todus lus psmcntcs de I us ve�s de scguridad tnaaslos. Queen Warcuni6n SGI Its recuenda queti va�le de In Dolld" cle Is empmq I lever adclunicunimbsiommaubk.lwnwioymzu Tod�lm=Wladmdcjmcmtwcistambi&nquclmwnicnidmdcwvm=ionwnponcdcle polhi"cnmal�dcxgwidaddcSG]yqucrom�pulcdelmiciperi6di�dccvigunci6ndc(posenw. ENGLISH! All the signtory mployces cestify that the nvecting wu prescniod in English or SpmisN or using boah languages, (or clew undesslanding of all Inmaed wbj=uof secuHty. In all atcetinas SGI =ids Uman Lhol it Is pgrt oflhc policy of (be cuippa"y to perfam rcsvooslblc� hootsi mod 5afe work. All Lhc mpla)� also Ina rocurd dum the conicnis of this mcciing urc pw orthc policy in dvc amnu orsecurity of SGI and orcpart of Lhc periodic test of evalualionofftpMoond. , . , t W�;!f SGI Meeting Record Page/pligina 3 oVde: 3 Employee# Nimerodel Empleado PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PONGA SU NOMERE EN LETRA UdPRENTA POR FAVOR. Sign / Firme Ile ESPANOL L losernpicados finannics ccrtifican que, Is muni6n fuc realizadaen Inglis ocn Espatlol. a usaundo arnbes idicanots. pars Is perlecu prensi6ndc todos losposicnicsidc losrentodcseguridad madets. Qwcn1,,dar%uni6nSGI its racucrdaclucestuarty de Is nolldca de Is toustEm Ilevar mde6nteunimbolortivoombl�honotoy�u Tod�lmmplcadmdcjucmtuciotmbi6nqucimcaMcnidosdcmtammi&nwnpartedcla politics ea maleria de sepridadde SGI yquc lbronernin parrede Its; lest perwicas de evaluaciOn del personal. ENGLISH: All the signatory eartisloyees certify that the meeting was pne�enwd in English orSponisb,or using both languages, liorclear undersaundingof all =led subjects of security. In all mWings SGI reataids thm that ii is mrt of the paltry or the eswovau, to ptirrorm responsible, honest and safe work, All the employers aim put record that the crostatts; of this ruming areptur of the policy in the rourner ct�jzcuriry of SGI and = pan oftk periodic test of cvW"Iion of the personnel. Fog can be every bit as lreachem� as rain and snow. the air and make visibility mom difficult. Here am some tips to make yourdrive in the fog as safe Heavy fog causes mist on the windshield that.you might as possible. not notice. Keep your wipers and defroster going, making sum there are no objects on the dashboard that might block Slow Dolva the heat from the defroster. No matter how careful you am. poor visibility is treacherous. if you most drive. reduce your speed according to how far ahead you can see If you can see only 75'( 1 Aeacl,'slow-to 20�30 r "il M hour. If visibility is reduced tQ25 feet, slot - rt�.les per hour. The idea is to drive slowly enough so you can stop inwhalever distance you can sei� ahead. If this means dfi- ving mom than 15 miles per hour below theposiedspeedlimit, wrrvon.you�rr?rgen,.cy,Psisbers. If youcansee avehiclein front cifyou.increaseyour. following qr �Cance to three or four seconds-. cleptincling an conditioris- Distance; are hard to judge in fog, so give your- s,elf extra time to respond to any road hazards. Be on the lookout for p��-triiinsanlmals or stqjffi� Can: Remember that the mad is wet so it will take you lo9gefti;sitor- IlAo thellost of Limited Visibility + your &M-beara-Ughts an in the fog. Light from high beam tends to scatter on the water droplets in Bodt me Chances �F.og can get so dense that you can't see the mad, If this hoppens. pullover until the fog lifts�. Signal your exit, flash.vourbrake light several times to %vam can behind you that you're going to stop. and get well off the mad. Stay in your car with your emergericy flashers going and your safety bell on. Be Prepared You can?t�.ntrol theweather, but you can make sum you're In theb�t position to cope with poor visibility. Keepyou'r eyS!sight atIts best by getting regular eveeumsand ah%ays lv!a!�%yci prescriptioneyeglasses if you need them. Keep your eyeg,T��. clean. And while you're at it, clean -your %vLridshield—both Inside and outside—regulariv a i�p�y %mmnc� imatco 0 Maintain a stable stance and secure tooting. INVITED SPEAKERS Avoiding Chainsaw Kickback Chainsaw kickback occurs seven and oLoZalf Mes�:as.jast--Bs-a, humen�Wng�,csn�raact Therefore. you must use chainsaws carefully to avoid kickback from occurring. 82§pect your cheinsaw and use It professionally. Kickback commonly occurs when the quadrant of the guide bar tIp.&ha--'IkIckback:zone.* touch- es and object. Pinching the sew In a cut can also cause kickback. You cannot rely on the safety features of the saw alone to protect you from kickbadL Operate the saw carefully. To avoid kickback when using a chain saw. hold the front handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your right. Use a 11" kee"our thumbs rf"apped - wo u nd tho- he nd ie Left_ha nde people hold a chair, same as rl&t-handed people. Keep a wide. stable stance ancloqlatain-Aecure Footing atall,ftes. Secure footing is also Impor- ta nt when using a chainsaw In a trm ��ys�know-where�tfie'Up�of,the:bar-is'dUNng cutiling, Make sure there Is enough space to operate the saw safely between the piece you plan to cut and any obstructions. If the tip of the bar touches debft kickback can occur. For example. say you just cut down a large elm tree. It had Dutch elndiieRm� but much foliage is still present making it difficult to see into the tree's crown. In limbing the tree you carefully look for anybranchm Vs. the,ground drztern p[e(?r ,-Audngjep!�Ih� This Is done so the tip of the bar does not make contact and cause kick, back dWs,recommendecl that you.op.ersto thechan- s�sy-st full throttle. Also.-do-riatuverreach-oLcut s a w abowr.yoUr:ffead--ThIs reduces your control of the the saw and limits your vision of the bar's tip. FERVIARY 4.7 Marriott at City Center - Newport News, VA 2013 Mid -Atlantic Horticulture Short Course Comm GeuEdWosft% When n imp in Uslow INIIA WdWAX Dener Fbftd 011AW10 B*ft0l,^ I Wom"Cliq0o, 095 PER DAY CEUs & �WWICATIIONS Add Lunch & Learns or EvenlrV Worlaimpsto thcreme you CEUsI DelaDW schedule avollable in late foll. (757)S23-4734 I www.mc:hsc.oW mi � ( Z-5- - Ila M �ff)l fflogn go 0 F 91 ei, �] Wear proper personal pvftctiw e0pnient. Use eye and ear protection. ban't forget the hard hot. gloves, and long slerm shirt. No hands or feet In the chute. bon't use gauntlet style glom. to chip brush. Don't wear loose fitting clothing While chipping. Chip from the Ex;r10 side. In partnership with our Crown Partners, Altec, Bandit, Husqvama, Marbark TereK Woodsman& Vermeer TWTREE CAPLE INDUSTRY ASSOCLATION. INC. atablislied 1938 L 136 Harvey Road, Suite 101, Londonderry, NH03033w Tel 6O3-31+-53BOOF�603-31+-53B69www.tci�org VOICE OF T111 CARE —(2--(- — TAILGATE SAFFTY MEETING SGI Meeting Record PagelPigina 1 oVde: 2 -Date/Fecha: I I -So -13 IHour]Hora: 6:30 l(kom Department/ Departamento: -Niceting TC I Ruben De Jesus I I I I I I — —was conducted by La clase fue dirigida por --r�40ac"') qOAR-m-, Subjects Presented and Discussed or Accident and Injuries Reviewed (Attach a copy) Tema presentado y disc utido o Accidente y Lastimad ura Revisad a (Adjunte u na copia) 6n'4'�^ ZCL( 'it? rl,�A 5615 reewav-g o, 'i Employee ft NAAR Sign / Firme. 4469 Luis A. Quintanilla 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Lars Rivas, Cipriano '5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 5602 Pelayo Martin 5615 Gastelum, Juan Luis 5619 Quintanills, Silvestre 5622 Rubleel Lopez C- 5642 Pulido Z, Hector 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis U 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Salomon Garcia 5717 Castaneda, Gabriel ESPAAOL: Toros losarpicados firttrunics certificuri quc [a mmi6n fuc realindan Inglaom E5pnfiol, a usuindo wdos idiorrutsi. pm la perf=w coric- prrnsidn dc todus los prrsctums de los t=m de seguridad wAsdos. Que n todateuni& SGI In tc"crda que, a onne do In wildu dc to ffrorm Bev@ adrianle uo Mbelt, gsportmitle, houcsto y snur . Tod� Ins; mpleedos dc* construtcia Lambitit que los wnterridos de am mutriln son puroc de lo pollfice en rnmens dc seguridad de SGI y que fornrruorm pme de las test periMicas de evaluni6n del Personal. ENGLISH: All the skiuuuoty critployca, certify that the meeting wes pmenied in Englisli of Spwish. or �irtg both fortguagm, for cle= understanding o(nil tirested subjects orsecurity. In all meetings SGI remids 0= that it h ma of ibe poll" of the company to perform boom nod safe w� All am mployers also put record thw the conints orthis =11118 = put OF the Policy in ft risitiff of security of SG I cod erc poin or lite periodic test of -(2-7- TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/pligina 2 of/de: 2 Employee NAME Sign / Firme. 5721 Servero Lorenzo 5724 Cristoval, Ramirez 5725 Rogelio Mendoza 5731 Alfredo Rangel 5737 Matthew, Natern 5757 Rene Mejia 5890 Marcos Bautista 5892 Francisco Pena �-CanCtSro 539 K ES?Af4OL: Todos losmplmdos fmanics a3lilican que In reunion finc rcalizada cn Ingl6s a en Espahol, ousando arnbas idiomas, parvilap"foctacorn- Irmnsiondc todos Ins pmcutes de loslzmas de scguridad truados. Queen toda munibn 501 les recuadincluc n wte dc [a "I [fim dc to raturrsa flew adel an Ic un iTabalo rvsvopsable� ban e3to Ygmuro. Todos loscunpleadas dcjm mnstancin tambift quc Ins contwidon dc warcunion son paric de In poll1i" n malerinde wguridad deSGI y que ronnarar, parle dc Ins leg pm6dicos de "aluai6n del personal. ENGLISH: AJI the signatory mployvcs �ffy Lhat Lhe mming was pmscn�d in English or Spanish, or using both languages, for clearunderstarmling of all (rcused sutdects or smquy. In aUmmings SGI mmidsLhm Lhatil 13 pan of thenolin or the winumny ioverfam rmponsibic,houga and sar,.or Adl Uu: cniployacs also puircconIftiLhemnients of this n=i ins amparri or thepohcy in fficrasuvorwurity or Sol wdmpw or the periodic n,st or , (Z—F — SGI Meeting Record AStay Green Inc., wls MA for TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING Page[Pigina I oVde: 2 Date / Fecha: 1 2 -- Sign Firme. Department /Departamento: TC 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Lara Rivas, Cipriano Meeting was conducted by c'L-.+Ctrted� Lo close fue dirigida por Subjects Presented and Discussed or Accident and Injuries Reviewed (Attach a copy) Tema presentsdo y discutido o Accidente y Lastimadura Revisada (Adjunte una copis) . Arl" (14 1 ckr� Rar4 Al .��4x. cke,ketj p2e. iq.(., 4Z) PreVC44 % - I . �.-- I L�zc- rAliy�v:i ho,,4- -p&As 009Q6e. p& Employee NAME Sign Firme. 4469 Luis A. Quintanifla 5082 Ruben De Jesus 5306 Lara Rivas, Cipriano 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 5602 Pelayo Martin 5615 Gastelum, Juan Luis 5619 Quintanilla, Silvestre 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5642 Pulido 4 Hector 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Sal omon Garcia "IyW" L) 5717 Castaneda, Gabriel pmnsiOn dc iodos Im prescrtics dc; lost terries de seguridad trahtdos. Que en (oda muni& SGI lo mcuerda que es parte dc In polltics de 14 emnresm Bryn adrinnic on Inbala ranorls4ble. honelto Y srituro TDdos los empicados dcjm constancia lanihiin qm los conlenidus dc c9a muni6n son Pane dc In polhim rn mwcfl2 dc seguridad dc SGI y clue famaran partc: dc: las test perodicni; dc evaluacidn del person,$). ENGLISH: All the sipatury curploym witify that the meeting uns ptesented in English or Spanish, or zin& hoth languages, for cl= mderstanding of all treated subjects; of security. In all meetings SGI rcrnid5 them that it *3 part of the pollcy or the company to perforur mnonslbl� honest nod anfq work. All the conploym aM put record that the contents of this mccling are pan of the policy in the mancr of�urity of SGI nod = pad ofthc perindic im of � (2---9 — TAILGATE SAFETV MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/pigina 2 oUde-. 2 ESPAROL: Toclas los crapludos firritunin ocrti (iviv; quc In mmi6n Nc malicads = Inglds D m bpallol, o usando anibm idiomw, pruat In perfmm carn- pnonsi6n dr totlas Ins prescracs de los lertuts dc seguridad trautdos. Quc to Inds rmi6n SGI lo rccutrda quc es name dc In Will" dc Ili emor"a (Ityar adclante on Irshalo rmonmblv, hon"lo y �ur Todus los mpic3dos dqjw consuancia taunbi6n quc Irts onnicnidars dc csui rcurtidn son paric dc Its polifica cn "cria dc xguridad de SGI y que lbirtnaran pwc d, Ins, tcg peri6dicos dc cvaluaci6n dcl po�onal. ENGLISH: All the signatory ernployces mrtif� thas the meeting was pmsented in English or Spanish, or using both languagts, for elm understanding of oil armed subjcc� of murity. In all rn�lings SGI vernids thm that It 1, pan of the pulley or the company to wrom mppsible. honest and sarc wo All the cmploym also put rocord that the crowns of this meeting arc part oftk policy in the nouter of security ofSGI and are part of the periodic lvil of -(36- Servero Lorenzo BOOM Cristoval, Ramirez V- I Alfredo Rougel RM I M MarcosBautista MIA, N, sm.P71-1 M-' ESPAROL: Toclas los crapludos firritunin ocrti (iviv; quc In mmi6n Nc malicads = Inglds D m bpallol, o usando anibm idiomw, pruat In perfmm carn- pnonsi6n dr totlas Ins prescracs de los lertuts dc seguridad trautdos. Quc to Inds rmi6n SGI lo rccutrda quc es name dc In Will" dc Ili emor"a (Ityar adclante on Irshalo rmonmblv, hon"lo y �ur Todus los mpic3dos dqjw consuancia taunbi6n quc Irts onnicnidars dc csui rcurtidn son paric dc Its polifica cn "cria dc xguridad de SGI y que lbirtnaran pwc d, Ins, tcg peri6dicos dc cvaluaci6n dcl po�onal. ENGLISH: All the signatory ernployces mrtif� thas the meeting was pmsented in English or Spanish, or using both languagts, for elm understanding of oil armed subjcc� of murity. In all rn�lings SGI vernids thm that It 1, pan of the pulley or the company to wrom mppsible. honest and sarc wo All the cmploym also put rocord that the crowns of this meeting arc part oftk policy in the nouter of security ofSGI and are part of the periodic lvil of -(36- TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record PagelPligina 1 of/de: 2 Date / Fecha: I S- Z - J�b Hour I Hora: 6:3oAK — [Zioc)?l Amirpm Department/ Departamento TC I . -1 I i(v Am/ I I Meeting was conducted by La close Fue dirigida por -3-ooy CP.,%4&neel-1 Mejt�� lZet-OkiriTAI! Subjects Presentei Accident and lojuries Reviewed (Attach a copy) Tema presentado y discutido o Accidente y Lastimadura Revisada (Adjunte una copia) Aff",1 I kc -Icvc_ -7-6�t-71 ;Y I Pelayo Martin Employee NANM Sign / Firme. 4469 Luis A. Quintanilla 5082 Ruben De Jesus i(v Am/ 5306 Larn Rivas, Cipriano C, I 2tj 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 'Vn C.� Q A V�A f�, t k 5602 Pelayo Martin Oial, 1 0&—�67 5615 Castelum, Juan Luis OuY9 'Cos&&'t-7 5619 Quintartilla, Silvestre 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5642 Pulido Z, Hector 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis —f77� 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Salomon Garcia 5717 Castaneda, Gabriel ESPAPOL: Todos los cropicadoi firrurn= cinifican que In rcuni6n line rraReada cn Inglis o m Espabol. o usandu anebos idiontio, pm In perfecto com- prestsift de todos Im pneserates de los hunts dc scguridad tratisdos. Quc cn toda muni6n SGI Its nectrudo quc es "rie de Is wiltice de to mprtio Revar adelgole on tinibalo respoossb1c. bun"to Y wuro. To" Ins cinpIcados dcjm constuncia Lwnbidn quc los cepirniclos dc esta rcuni6n son partc dc to politics en enestsin de seguirWad dc SGI y que formnarvin paru: dc los to perl6dicos the evaluaci6n del pcersonal. ENGLISH: All the signatory mploym certify that the triecting urns prcsmd in English or SpmLk or using both languages, for clear understanding of all treated subjects of security, In all meetings SGI =ids thing that it Is part of the nolicy of the comnany to perfom mponslbh� honest and safe wo All the mploym eJw put record that the contents of this met1ing = pw at the policy in the maw of security of SGI and art part of the periodic test of 1�3/- TAULGATE SAFETY MIERTING SGI Meeting Record Page/pfigina 2 oVde: 2 ESPANOL; Todos Ins mplea&s fimanws; catirican que It munidn rue rodizada m In& o= Eipaol, owandombos id;omos� paralape6cto com- pnmsi6n dc UxiDslas p�tes de Ins, temendc seeguridad antados. Que mtodammi6n SG I 1,s Fecuerda q- n mrIedy Is vollfim de In cmumm Heyar adrIfink 92 Imbalo moomble% bongtol-Ruro. Todos los crupleadus dcjm conswe in Lmbidn px Ins contertidus c1cesta rcuni6r, son pazu dc In polltics w malena de stguridad de SGI y quc Ibmaran parte de Ins test peri6di� dc cyalujwi6n del personal. ENGLISH: All ft signmory crnploy= aerfify that the mming was pn=tud in Engish or SpmiA or wing bedt languagm, for clear understanding of 0 arctmx1 subimu of security. In all mwing3 SGI mftds 0= dia it Is gart of it; poll" of the bonot and safe work. All the cruploym also put rmard that 11te conterris of this rneeting m part of the policy in Um atmaucr f SGI .0 , part of the pcTiodic test of Sign Firme. F Affredo Ran gel Rene Mejia oil ENO WE FOW EM ESPANOL; Todos Ins mplea&s fimanws; catirican que It munidn rue rodizada m In& o= Eipaol, owandombos id;omos� paralape6cto com- pnmsi6n dc UxiDslas p�tes de Ins, temendc seeguridad antados. Que mtodammi6n SG I 1,s Fecuerda q- n mrIedy Is vollfim de In cmumm Heyar adrIfink 92 Imbalo moomble% bongtol-Ruro. Todos los crupleadus dcjm conswe in Lmbidn px Ins contertidus c1cesta rcuni6r, son pazu dc In polltics w malena de stguridad de SGI y quc Ibmaran parte de Ins test peri6di� dc cyalujwi6n del personal. ENGLISH: All ft signmory crnploy= aerfify that the mming was pn=tud in Engish or SpmiA or wing bedt languagm, for clear understanding of 0 arctmx1 subimu of security. In all mwing3 SGI mftds 0= dia it Is gart of it; poll" of the bonot and safe work. All the cruploym also put rmard that 11te conterris of this rneeting m part of the policy in Um atmaucr f SGI .0 , part of the pcTiodic test of W!�� TAELGATF SAFET'Y MEETING SGI Meeting Record PagelPfigina I oVdc: 2 Date/Fecha: Hour/ Hora 'M 'I Department / Departamento TIC I I I ��� Rent Mejia — I Meeting was conducted by La close file dirigida por Jbr�PC Subjects Presented and Discussed or Accident and Injories Reviewed (Attach a copy) Tema presentado y discutido o Accidente y Lastimadurs Revisada (Adjunte una cop a) PPE r) <- Q ex rK 5602 Employee NAMEE Sign / Firme. 4469 Luis A. Quintanilla 5757 Rent Mejia 5306 Lara Rivas, Cipriano 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos r) <- Q ex rK 5602 Pelayo Martin 5615 Gastelum, Juan Luis 5619 Quintsmilla, Silvestre 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5642 Pulido Z, Hector 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis 41 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Salomon Garcia 5717 Castaneds, Gabriel 3 L PA ESPAROL: Todus lost mpludes 1I califican qW In reffli6n fuc rcalizada cn Ingids a m Ejpdol. a ttsando arnbas idiomes, part Is perfecte corn. pmsi6n dc todos Ins pnescrites de Im Ictnas dc seguridad matisim Qoc en lode rcuni6n SGI I� mcmda que m Doric de In onlIft de In caspresg 11"ar mdelante an trabitio rawlImbit. hoNeste Y myro. Todos Ins ernpludos drjw constancia tambidn clue Ws cowdenides dc cste ncirmi6n son paw de IB polltica = mpecria dc scpridad de $01 y quc funnanti p" de Ins; test peri6d!m de eveluod6n del personal. ENGLISH: All ft signatory employees certify that the mecting was presented in English or Spanish, at using both languages, lb, clear understanding of Wl trc=d subjects orsecurity. In all meetings SGI rerrids than that It Il 1mrt or the poll" orthe company to verform responsiblit honest and t4re war All the mploym also put record that the contents of this meeting ate pan of the policy in the me= ofsocurity of SGI end are pan of the periodic " of � 1?3 - TAELGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/pAgina 2 of/de: 2 ESPAAOL: Todos 1w mpladw formantin ccroliatto que to ,o,j6n fite rcalizada m Ingift a m Espanol, a usando mbw idiomas, parts is perrecat mm. pm:nsi6n dctod� tos; pn�ntcs de las ternes de seguridad amaulas. Que w toda muni6n SO I Ics recumia que n narte de In aditim de 14 ymorm Ilevar adelante on trabalo mponmW hoanto v smm Todw ]as empleado; deju �Ianciz barnbun que Im cordenidos & cate reuni6n son Pam de ]a politics en nudcria de segurida dc SGI y que lorrnammi part: de las Icst peribdicos de mluaci6rr dcl personal. ENGLISH: All the sipwory mploy=s artify that Inc mcefing was lumnled in English Or Spmist4 or using both lanlruagm, for cl= understarmling or all mated subi" ofs�urity. In all rn�txngs SGI retrids them that it is part of the polim or the eumpsoy to verrom r"powlItIr. hancst and sare work. All the cmplaym also put mord that thecant=ts of this mmlingan: paull Of thC POIiCY in the mana of s=urity of SO I andart part or the pmiodic tcst of - (-'3 (� - P. ! MA, WJJ VA N 5 j J r r r ml: m. I 0. WA W100'. 011 WIN j I= ESPAAOL: Todos 1w mpladw formantin ccroliatto que to ,o,j6n fite rcalizada m Ingift a m Espanol, a usando mbw idiomas, parts is perrecat mm. pm:nsi6n dctod� tos; pn�ntcs de las ternes de seguridad amaulas. Que w toda muni6n SO I Ics recumia que n narte de In aditim de 14 ymorm Ilevar adelante on trabalo mponmW hoanto v smm Todw ]as empleado; deju �Ianciz barnbun que Im cordenidos & cate reuni6n son Pam de ]a politics en nudcria de segurida dc SGI y que lorrnammi part: de las Icst peribdicos de mluaci6rr dcl personal. ENGLISH: All the sipwory mploy=s artify that Inc mcefing was lumnled in English Or Spmist4 or using both lanlruagm, for cl= understarmling or all mated subi" ofs�urity. In all rn�txngs SGI retrids them that it is part of the polim or the eumpsoy to verrom r"powlItIr. hancst and sare work. All the cmplaym also put mord that thecant=ts of this mmlingan: paull Of thC POIiCY in the mana of s=urity of SO I andart part or the pmiodic tcst of - (-'3 (� - Trainer?s Instructions Effects of Noise Job Steps Usingachainsaw Using a brush cutter Using a chipper Using a stump grinder AWAY FROM WORK: LAxidmusic Firearmsports Autoracing Poteritial Hazards Chain saws Brush chippers Stump grinders How could this incident have been prevented? This is my 30th year involved in the bee care industry. Last week a family member made an appointraent for me to have my bearing tested. In the last several years, my hearing loss has become more noticeable, and it seems to be getting worse. When my family is watching TV, I have to turn it up because I cannot hear the prograrn. I also find myself asking peop le to repeat what they j ust said, and then gerti ng irritated because they don't spe A up. My hearing loss has been the result of working with loud equipmentand also fim my favorite bobby; skeet shooting. I Like many people, I thought that noise had to hurt for i t to be doin g damage. This is not true. Under certain Session 14 circumstances, equipment used for a prolonged time in tree care operations could contribute to bearing U& ANSI requirements and suggested safe work procedures: When noise levels exceed acceptable standards, as established by Federal regulations, the employer should take appropriate measures to suppress noise levels. Approved bearing protection as provided by the employer shall be wom when it is not practical to decrease the level of or isolate the noise. (ANSI Z133.1,4.2.5). Noise is unwanted sound. Exposure to noise -pro- ducing equipment can damage your hearing. The amountof damage that occurs depends on the amount of exposure, the intensity of the noise, and the sus - c 'bihty epti - ofthe individual. Noise is measured in decibels or dBXs. An average chain saw at full throttle has a decibel level of about 105 dBNS, achipper about 100 dBMS, and a stump grinder the same. Coallossi so &Ad fte ... PPE advised for this job function: ST .- ('� S- - F�-77� Ir - Trainer's Instructions Noise -induced hearing loss can be temporary or per. manent. Temporary hearing loss occurs after short term exposures and normal hearing returns after a period of time. Prolonged exposure to highnoise levels will eventu- ally cause permanent hearing lass. Permanent hearing loss occurs very gradually and may not be noticeable until it interferes with everyday communication. By then, it is too late and cannot be medicaUy treated. Once a permanent hearing loss has occurred, only further loss can be prevented. Hearing aids can am- plify sounds, but they will never replace your natural hearing ability. Hearing loss from noise exposure usually affects the ability to hear high frequencies first and spreads to the lower frequencies as it progresses- High frequency hearing loss can make it difficult to hear consonant soon ds, resulting in reduced understanding of speecli Hearing loss caribe prevented ifproper protection is wom by the exposed individual. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that you can only be exposed to 85 decibels on a time - weighed average over an eight-hour time period, without hearing protection. Hearing loss can be identified and measured by an audiometric examination. Audiometric testing accu- tardy records the sensitivity of an individual's hearing at a given time. With periodic audiometric testing, it is possible to trace an individual's hearing loss and to prevent further loss from occurring. What eLse can you di to prevent injuries? * 88 Session 14 — 0(, I 1� Handout Effects of Noise Job Steps Usingachainsaw Using a brush cutter Using a cWpper Using asturnp grinder AWAYFROMWORK: Loud music Fffearm sports Autoracing Potential Hazards Chain saws Brush chippers Stumpgrinders Action Steps Hearing damage can occur if you are exposed to noise levels of 90 decibels or greater on a time weighted average over an 8 hour day. This 90 dBA limit is c4ed the injury threshold. To protect your bearing, you must wear hearing protecting that meets the ac- tion level set by the federal government. The action level is 95 dBA on a dme-weigh ted average over an 8 hour day. Find a form of hearing protection that is comfortable for you to use. Make sure it attenuates (reduces) noise to which you are exposed to 85 dBA or lower. Use yourbearing protection any time you areexposed to loud noise, even if the noise doesn't last long. Develop the good habit of wearing your hearing pro- tection. I Keep your hearing protecti on clean and in good working order. Session 14 What else can you do to prevent injuries? Example Decibel Level Chart Sound Approx. dBA level Rock concert 110+ Cbainsaw 100+ Chipper 100+ Heavy truck (at 50 ft.) 90 Inj my thresbold 90* Action level 85* Normal speech 50-60 Alarmclock 70 Library 30 * Average over an 8 hour day. PPE advised for thisjob function: '91 89 -(3;;, - W& �f TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record PagelPfigina I oVdc: Date / Fecha- I q- (C(- Hour/ Hors: 4683 Nflchael Kevin Frilot Department/ Departamento - PH Leonardo Medina L-;lz Wesley Heck Meeting was conducted by La clase foe dirigida por Subjects Present" --J Dh-usse or 40 --hent and Injuries Reviewed (Affach a iopy) Tema presentadoy discutido o Accidentey Lastimadurs Revisade (Adjunte una copia) �Ic W S -YS --..t6( Q Suggemidn / Recommendation or Action Taken /Sulgerencia/Recomendachiii oAccf6nTomads Employee A PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE Sign I Firme.. 4683 Nflchael Kevin Frilot 5388 Leonardo Medina L-;lz Wesley Heck ESPA�01.: Todw Ics cropleadus; firnnourses certificorn quo Is rconi6n fut mWizada on InglAs am Espohol, a asanda wbas idionnos, pant Is periomms, prerusi6a do Indus ]as presenles do Ins tcrrus do sepridad trazoolas. Que on iodo reumibn SGI Its rocuada quo a wrte do In Volltle, do 10 Cupress ll,"r ndclante on tralt2lo ranogable. honesta Y station. Todas ]as cropleados; dejan cortstancia tunbitn quo los conwnidas do ata retaIi6a son paft do Is polhicu en motors do seguridad do SGI y quo fairrasrmn pjartt do lars last peri6diess do "Waci6n del perawal. ENGLISH: All tire signatory anployces ccrtify that the meeting vres itmented in English or Spanish, or wing both languages, for clear undmrstanding of all treated subjects of security. In all meetings SGI =ids theass dw it Is vart or the moll" of the conuniny to acrilma ropon3lith% honest and pre wo All the ernplaym also it in record di at the contents of 1hd Meeting = part of the policy in the matter of security of SGI and ar: pan of the periodic tat of evaluation ofthc Itcrsortrocl. -C3 9-- TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Page/Pligina I oVde: 2 Date / Fccha: I W - 2-L4 - I I Hour/ Hors: 1 6:30 AMMM Department I Dcpartguncuto TC I I I I 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos Meeting was conducted by �La clase fue dirigida por Orle_ J4 Subjects Presented and Discussed or Accident and Injuries Reviewed (Attach a copy) Tema presentado y discutido o Accidente y Lastimadura Revisada (Adjuntc una co is U I rY4 XZA(*..* nko Ing cx- Lwly*- harriers ;n A ar"Cl boo,., 4r Ick - as OL I theLIJ kPage-s 4yv�k w4k, I Mi2n. WOOC;!�J '1A 041% 44L dt re^j. A 41!�& �P C%ICO (�G&A4 ;Wt drO&tS) �JA eMnIOV4 I , e%u;9m, f764- 6"A .6�j^,d 14Wr. r ' 04c('� Employee NAMEE Si I gn Firmle. 4469 Luis A. QuintanilIn 5757 Rene Mejis 5306 Lars Rivas, Cipriano 5452 Vigil, Jose Ramos 5602 Pelayu Martin 5615 Gastelum, Juan Luis 5619 Quintanilla, Silvestre 5622 Rubicel Lopez 5642 Putido Z, Hector 5655 Aguilar Barragan, Luis 5678 Victor Rojas 5679 Salomon Garcia 5717 Castaneds, Gabriel ESPAROL: Todos ]as unplosdos firmanks cutifican quo Is rcuni6n fioc rcalizada or, Ingits a crt Espallol, a usaridit unbas idiomas, puts 12 perfoun com- locrosidn do iodus ]us piescrum do ]us tenures do xguridad tratodos. Quc m India mutridm SGI lot rccucrda quc n muric do In adfila do In crouren Ilcyn addsme on "bido mporouthIr. hanesto Y �uro Tortes Ins crnpicarlas dtian constancia tombidn quo los contrnidos do esta rruntim son pure do Is polltic4 an materria do seguridad do SGI y quo formaran parte do Ins test peri6dicr,s do evaluscidn do[ persons). ENGLISH; All the signatory mpby= cutify that the meeting was presented in English or Spartisils, or using both lourguagm, for cku understanding of all UMcd subjects of security. In all meetings SGI rurtirls them that it Is mart of the Palley or The company to nerform mgmasibli. honvo and We wo All the emplaycts aba put record that the contents of this meeting orc part of the policy in the menu of security of SGI and are part of the periodic rest of -(3 �'- TAELGATE SAFETY MEETING SGI Meeting Record Pagelpfigins 2 oVde: 2 It I I Off -1A W,�W.s =41 P- ESPAROL: TadDs las empleadas firtramescertificanquelarcurionflic rejakzutact, IngI Espahol,ausandowboi idiorruts, paralaitcrinctacurri. prenI dc mdos los presenu:s dc, [as temn de segundad umdDs. Queentoda reunion SGI Ics tecucirclaque " mirte dc la Pago de In emm,"s 11"Or adeltunte an Irrabloin moomMe. houitMo v ermtri Todw Ins emplettrias dejon consioncia latI que Irts curazoidus de esta retutibn son pane de la pailticit cn malcria dc sepridad dc SGI y que Immantri pitr1c de Irs lest wo5dicos; de maduacik dcl personal. ENGLISH: All dw sipatury, employees certify that dw meeting vras presented in English ar Spanish, or using both Impfliges, rat clerar uadmiutntling all'all ruled subjects or security. In 811 mccifintis SGI rcmids dictin that it is pan or the ordi" or the commory to perfom r"wrisibic, honcit and wtv war All the employees aU pul record that the contents of this meeting zue part afthc policy in the matter arsecurity, ofSGI and = pw orihe periodic test of ion - (q�' - m 0 n Q z C) CrQ (D I 1w CL cr 0 u I eD eD eD e) I m r) rD 2 Z2 rD rD (D z 00 w r) I to (D rD pq :3 IT 0 �Tl > C� r� 0 Own (D (D e*j OW (D (r - r? -6 - C'3 4f T- Uk 11 Pilo 54 �,-- ',��"-4 r,210� iAmom ?To> :M4 k4o"ll: f Cos 11 Pilo 54 �,-- ',��"-4 r,210� iAmom ?To> :M4 k4o"ll: f I (v;9-, Z_ 4 C-4 ril #Milk ta PIZ 00 I (v;9-, Z_ 4 C-4 #Milk PIZ I (v;9-, ACC)RbP CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE _YYY) 0 T"I"'D T62312013 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 INSUREIR(S). AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and coarciftlons of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsernent, A statement on this cortifIcate does not confer rights to the cartlifIcale holder In lieu of such ondorsoment(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME. Elizabeth Ngo, CISR Landscape Contractors (Lic#0755906) '559)650-3555 WFAX�.,,, (559�650-3550 iRL, @lCisino.com Insurance Serv,ices, Inc. INSURERIS)AFFORDING COYERAGE NAIC 0 1835 H. Tine Avenue INSURBRAARCH Insurance ConpanV 11150 ftesno CA 93727 INSURED INSURER B Stay Green, Inc. INSURERC: INSURER D E Ngo, CISR/KSAENZ 26415 StImmit Circle INSURER E Santa Clarita CIL 91350 INSURER F COVERAGES CERT1FICATENUMBER:12-13 Pk9 & Auto 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 MICH 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. NsRI LM WPE OF INSURANCE r) POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF (MMICOYYYYI POLICY EXP IMMICCI LIMITIS Lroreatry DiViSion GIEWRALI-LAWLITY AUTHORIZEDREPRESENIAT)VIS 23920 Valencia Blvd Suite 24S Santa Clarita,, CA 913S5 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,006,003 -7PTA7tTUrE9TMT- PREMSES 3 100,000 AL 7X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LABILITY CLAIM�AZE � OCCUR E Ngo, CISR/KSAENZ 6CPKGO080204 91212012 91112023 MED EV (ArG ors perwril S 5'ODC PERSONAL 8 ADV INLURY S 1,000,000 X 12 $2,500 PD DED GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 G "'L AC EN -L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER PRODUCTS - COMPIOP AG5 S 2,000,000 L PRO X POLICY F X " JECT - D LOC $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NLO 6INGUL LIMI I $ 1,000,000 BODILY INXRY (Per rer�m) $ ANY ALTO SCHEDULED eLL OMED AUTOS A, Ix PicO0080204 9/1/2012 /1/2013 aODIILY IN.URY (Per..d.r,t) $ HIREDA1,70S NX NOTNC3MED AL'TOS PROPERTY CAM-AUF— U�Periris.red 1.000.000 UMBRELLA LIA8 H OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE EXCESS UAB CI-AIV�AEE DED I I RETENTION $ S WOMERS COMPENSATION M STATU- -� TH AND EMPLOYERS' U%sUYV YIN ANY OFFICERIMEM NIA TONY ,.ITSF %R F L EACH ACCIDENT 3 E L DISEP,SE - EA EMPLOYEE S (M."o.ty 1. E I, DISEASE - POLICY LNIT S IPTJON OF OPERATIONS b". DESCRI"ON OF OPERAkTIONS' LOCAnONS I VEHICLES RE; All lar�dscape operations perfo=ed by or on behalf of the reused instured- CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION ACORD 25 (2010/05) (2)1988-2010ACORDCORPORAT10N. All rights reserved.. INS0251201005)01 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. City of Santa Clarita Urban Lroreatry DiViSion AUTHORIZEDREPRESENIAT)VIS 23920 Valencia Blvd Suite 24S Santa Clarita,, CA 913S5 E Ngo, CISR/KSAENZ ACORD 25 (2010/05) (2)1988-2010ACORDCORPORAT10N. All rights reserved.. INS0251201005)01 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD