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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAConduitBPDBPCJune17Ex3 Page 1 of 1 10 ij[ Bozeman Parking Commission REPORT TO: Bozeman Parking Commission FROM: Ed Meece, Parking Program Manager SUBJECT: Purchase and installation of wiring, conduit, and related fixtures in Bridger Park Downtown Garage. MEETING DATE: June 8, 2017 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Parking Program Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Armitage Electric for the purchase and installation of wiring, conduit, and related fixtures in Bridger Park Downtown Garage. BACKGROUND: The Parking Services Division is continuing a project to expand the video surveillance capabilities within the Bridger Park Downtown Garage. The scope of work for this contract with Armitage Electric will create the wiring system necessary to provide additional cameras on each landing of the stair towers, the roof, and an area of the basement. Already, the new cameras at the entry gates and above the office have significantly affected the PSD's ability to identify and apprehend individuals lifting gates and vandalizing property. These additional cameras will further enhance security and enforcement as well. FISCAL EFFECTS: The FY 17 Parking Services Division annual operating budget reflects an appropriation of $165,000.00 in line item # 650-33100-424.80-80 "Capital: Administrative — Buildings". The total cost of this project, $26,135.00 will be charged against those funds. Attachments: Professional Service Agreement&Scope of Work, 61812017 with Armitage Electric NCO.♦ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 8th day of June,2017 by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN,MONTANA,a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Ave.,Bozeman,Montana 59771,hereinafter referred to as"City," and, Midwest Armitage Electric, hereafter referred to as "Contractor". In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor for the purchase and installation of wiring, conduit, and related fixtures in the Bridger Park Downtown Garage further described in the attached "Appendix A" and by this reference made a part hereof. 2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the date of its execution and will terminate on the 30th day of June 2018. 3. Scope of Work: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in accordance with the attached"Appendix A". For conflicts between this Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs. 4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of Services for the products and work described in the "Appendix A". Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs above the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City, and will become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. The City must agree in writing upon any additional charges. 5. Contractor's Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement, Contractor makes the following representations: a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any manner may affect cost,progress or performance of the Scope of Services. b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform said services in a professional, Page 1 of 11 Professional Agreement for Purchase and installalion of Nviring conduit and,fixtures in Bridger Park Dolvnlolvn Garage, June 2017 competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party,whether rights of copyright,trademark, privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal, state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty. 6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City's personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers' compensation or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties. Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA, and the Occupational Disease Act of Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers' compensation coverage for all members and employees of Contractor's business, except for those members who are exempted by law. Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for workers' compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers' compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers' compensation granted by law for independent contractors. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with such problems or disputes. 7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees and costs (including attorney's fees and the costs and fees of and expert witness and consultants), losses,expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against, recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or in any way related to: (i)the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; (ii) any Page 2 of 11 Professional Agreement,for Purchase and installation of N�iring conduit and fixtures in Bridger Park Doivmtovm Garage, June 201 negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor's agents. For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses,including reasonable defense attorney fees,to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor's agents or employees. Such obligations shall not be construed to negate,abridge,or reduce other rights or obligations of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s). Contractor's indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to contribution from any insurance maintained by City. Should any indemnitee described herein be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor's applicable insurance policies required below the indemnitee shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s)thereof. In the event of an action filed against City resulting from the City's performance under this Agreement,the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit. Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City or its officers, agents or employees, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of,or in any way connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except"responsibility for his own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether willful or negligent" as per 28-2-702, MCA. These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed hereunder. In addition to and independent from the above,Contractor shall at Contractor's expense secure insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in subsection (a) of this Section. Page 3 of 11 Professional Agreement,for Purchase and installation of iviring conduit and,fixtures in Bridger Park Doil,nlolvn Garage, June 2017 The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City and Contractor shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in amounts not less than as follows: • Workers' Compensation—statutory; • Employers' Liability- $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; • Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; The City of Bozeman, its officers, agents, and employees, shall be endorsed as an additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on both the Commercial General and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form suitable to City and shall include no less than a sixty(60) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal. The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor commencing work. Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor's receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor's decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason. The Citv must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor commencing work. 8. Termination for Contractor's Fault: a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and the Contractor's right to proceed with all or any part of the work ("Termination Notice Due to Contractor's Fault"). The City may then take over the work and complete it,either with its own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party. b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered. C. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity. Page 4 of l 1 Professional Agreement,for Purchase and installation of ii,iring conduit und,fixtures in Bridger Park Doll,ntoivn Garage, June 2017 d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination. 9. Termination for City's Convenience: a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City, make it advisable to the City to cease work on the services provided, City may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor("Notice of Termination for City's Convenience"). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of Termination for City's Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City may otherwise have against Contractor. b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City's Convenience, unless otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall discontinue services and shall do only such work as may be necessary to preserve,protect, and maintain work already completed, in progress. C. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 13, Contractor is entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered and materials actually purchased or which Contractor has made obligations to purchase on or before the receipt of the Notice of Termination for City's Convenience, and reasonably incurred costs. It is agreed that any materials that City is obligated to purchase for the Contractor will remain the City's sole property. d. The compensation described in Section 13(c) is the sole compensation due to Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special,punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination. 10. Limitation on Contractor's Damages; Time for Asserting Claim: a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement, Contractor's damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature or kind. Page 5 of 11 Professional Agreement, n—Purchase and installation ol"i,riring conduit and,fixtures in Bridger Park Doitnimi,n Garage, .June 2017 b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages sought by the claim, within ten (10) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights to assert such claim. 11. Representatives: a. City's Representative: The City's Representative for the purpose of this Agreement shall be Ed Meece, Parking Program Manager, or such other individual as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be directed to Ed Meece as the City's Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City's Representative is not available,Contractor may direct its communication or submission to other designated City personnel or agents as listed above and may receive approvals or authorization from such persons. b. Contractor's Representative: The Contractor's Representative for the purpose of this Agreement shall be , or such other individual as Contractor shall designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by this Agreement,such direction or communication shall be directed to Contractor's Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor's Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other designated Contractor personnel or agents. 12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,rules,and regulations,obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman business license. Page 6 of 11 Professional Agreement.f rr Purchase and installalion of ii,iring conduit and,fixtures in Briclger Park Doirnloii,n Garage, June 2017 13 Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers' compensation laws, all environmental laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non- discrimination, affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations. 14. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will not refuse employment to a person,bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or mental disability,marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder. The Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its sub-Contractors providing services under this agreement. 15. intnxiennts; DOT Drug and Alcnhnl_Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants,including alcohol or illegal drugs, by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish such proof. The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for instructing his employees and agents in safe work practices. 16. Modification and Assignability: This document contains the entire agreement between the parties and no statements, promises or inducements made by either party or agents of either party, which are not contained in this written Agreement, may be considered valid or binding. This Agreement may not be enlarged,modified or altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not subcontract or assign Contractor's rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising hereunder, without the prior written consent of City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Page 7 of 11 Professional Agreement for Purchase and inslallalion of wiring conduil and fixtures in Bridger Park Do»vnlrnvn Garage, June 2017 17. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor's compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without prior approval of the City. 18. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party any default or breach by the other party of any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party's right to enforce such term or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default or breach. 19. Attorney's Fees and Costs: That in the event it becomes necessary for either Party of this Agreement to retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs,including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel to include City Attorney. 20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all appropriate employee withholdings. 21. Dispute Resolution: a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents, employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level personnel,from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual agreement of the parties,the parties may invite an independent,disinterested mediator to assist in the negotiated settlement discussions. b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement. 22. Survival: Contractor's indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law. 23. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not Page 8 of 11 Professional, Agreement fin-Pzrrchase and installation of wiring conduit and fixtures in Bridger Park Downtoiim Garage, June 2017 be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to which they refer. 24. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable,the balance thereof shall continue in effect. 25. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Montana and the parties expressly agree that venue will be in Gallatin County, Montana, and no other venue. 26. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties. 27. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or enforced by a third party. 28. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together constitute one instrument. 29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained therein or made a part thereof by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this Agreement by reference. **** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES **** IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year first above written. CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ARMITAGE ELECTRIC By By Ed Meece, Parking Program Manager Print Name: Print Title: Page 9 of I Professional Agreemenl.fur Purchase and insfallalion 01'Wirir7g conduil and.fixlures in Bridger Park Dotirnloii,n Garage, June 2017 APPROVED AS TO FORM: By Greg Sullivan,Bozeman City Attorney Page 10 of 11 Professional Agreement for Purchase and installation of wiring conduit and fixtures in Bridger Park Downtown Garage, June 2017 APPENDIX A : Scope of work for purchase and installation of wiring, conduit, and related fixtures in Bridter Park Downtown Garage. Page 11 of 11 Professiontil Agreement.for Purchase rind inslallution ofiviring conduit and.fivures in Bridger Purk Dolivtolvii Guruge, June 2017 BOZEMANMT Information Technology Scott McMahan IT Director City of Bozeman smcmahan@bozeman.net April 12, 2017 The City of Bozeman is requesting quotes for the installation of conduit, camera bases and CAT6 cabling at the Bridger parking garage located at 26 East Mendenhall Street. Scope: • Contractor will be responsible for obtaining any permits required to perform this work • Contractor will need to follow all appropriate safety procedures • Contractor needs to provide a Time and Materials not to exceed quote. • Quote Each tower as a section of the overall quote. • Contractor will not exceed 3 inches in depth for any drilling or installation of concrete anchors that are installed as part of this work. • Contractor will be responsible for following all municipal, state,and federal building codes and requirements for this work. This includes meeting all municipal, state, and federal fire codes for all wall penetrations. • Labeling of all cables will follow this system starting at the basement level: o N1,N2,N3....for the North Tower runs o SW1, SW2,SW3....for the South West Tower runs o SE1,SE2, SE3....for the South East Tower runs • Contractor will be responsible for cleaning up any debris created during the install. • All conduit installed for camera locations must be terminated in the camera bases that the City will provide. 20 East Otive Street 1230 Q 40. Q 406-582-2226 www.bozeman.net Bozeman, • TDD: 406-582-2301 THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE BOZ E MAN MT Information Technology North Tower 1. 1%"to 2" conduit running from the parking office rack, surface mounted and then run up and down through the gap in the structures North wall that will be identified on the walkthrough. 2. The conduit will need to be run through cinder block on the North wall and terminated at each level of the garage at the marked locations at eight feet high. 3. At the basement level there will be cameras on both sides of the North wall at eight feet high. 4. At the rooftop level there will be two cameras mounted outdoors and one on the inside wall. Outdoor cameras will be at ten feet high. 5. There will be a total of 8 Cameras in this tower thus 8 runs of CAT6 will be needed in total. 6. The CAT6 cable will be terminated by a low voltage vendor at a later date. Southwest Tower 1. 1 %"to 2" conduit running from the parking office rack surface mounted and run to southwest tower location. 2. Conduit will then need to be routed down to the basement through a gap in the structure that will be identified on walkthrough. 3. The conduit will need to be run through cinder block on the West wall of the parking structure and can be run to the upper floors between the handrails on the stairwell. Cameras will be mounted on each levels interior wall at eight feet high at the marked locations. 4. At the basement level there will be cameras on both sides of the West wall at eight feet high. 5. At the rooftop level there will be two camera mounted outdoors and one on the inside wall. Outdoor cameras will be at ten feet high. 6. There will be a total of 8 cameras in this tower thus 8 runs of CAT6 will be needed in total. 7. The CAT6 cable will be terminated by a low voltage vendor at a later date. P.O. 0 TDD: 406-582-2301 THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE BOZ E MANMT information ec no ogy Southeast Tower 1. 1 %"to 2" conduit running from the parking office rack to the southeast corner of the garage. 2. Penetration will need to occur on the first floor stairwell and then the remaining conduit can be run up through the gap in structure that will be identified on walkthrough. To get down to the basement conduit will need to be run through a vent system. 3. Penetration of the building will need to occur at each floor on the west walls of each stairwell at the marked locations eight feet high. 4. The basement will have one stairwell camera and at least two outer cameras on the northwest corner of the exterior wall identified on walkthrough. 5. At the rooftop level there will be two cameras mounted outdoors on the western wall. Outdoor cameras will be at ten feet high. 6. There will be a total of 8-10 cameras in this tower. If you have any questions please contact Scott McMahan at the number below. Thank you. © i• �•• , • , O 06 i O • i • ww bozeman.net TDD: 406-582-2301 THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE. 5555 Gooch Hill Rd Bozeman, Phone: 406.585.3371 �LX Fax: 406.585.2804 Electi"G BID QUOTATION The following Bid Quotation ("Bid") represents an estimate from Armitage Electric, Inc. (Contractor), for City of Bozeman, for the services as set out in the scope of work below. The estimate in this Bid provides for the furnishing of all labor,material, equipment, utilities, etc,necessary for electrical work at 26 East Mendenhall,Parking Garage for City of Bozeman as described in the bidding documents, specifications, and any visits to the site. SCOPE OF WORK: After a review with Scott McMahan and City of Bozeman on design, we have put together a bid based on what was discussed. Adding camera locations in North, South West,North East Towers. INCLUDES; Emt conduit, 2" Home run to SW, SE Towers, pull box, Cat6 cable, Labeling of Cat6, Camera bases mounted. EXCLUDES; Cat 6 Terminations Tower N1, N2,N3; $4,225.00 Tower SW1, SW2, SW3; $11,215.00 Tower SE1, SE2, SE3; $10,665.00 TOTAL BID PRICE: $26,135.00 Armitage Electric has prepared this bid with the intent of furnishing materials, services and labor as specified for the electrical work and other services described in Schedule A. In the event material or equipment cannot be furnished as specified, substitute material or equipment capable of the required performance may be used upon approval of Scope of work is per plans and specifications outlined above. Armitage Electric's request for substitution shall contain substantiating data on materials and equipment to be substituted and the reason or reasons for its inability to furnish specified items. Where substitutions are made, the construction contract will be adjusted accordingly by a change order, which may or may not be in writing. The difference in cost, if any, between items furnished and items specified, as well as any expected delay, may be included in the change order. Payment on change orders may be required before work commences. City of Bozeman, shall pay to Armitage Electric made in accordance with a 30 days billing cycle. 1he final payment shall e made within 30 days of notice of finalcompletion. rmrtage Electric reserves the right to make any changes in the choice of equipment or materials based on the conditions at the project site that may be deemed necessary, either before or after beginning any work as it relates to this bid, without invalidating any agreement between Armitage Electric and City of Bozeman,provided that if alterations are made, the general character of the work as a whole is not changed by any such alteration. If such alterations increase the quantity of work to be done under and pursuant to the unit prices as specified, such increase shall be paid for according to the quantity of work actually done at the unit price specified in this bid for each class of work preformed. If such alterations diminish the quantity of work to be done under this agreement,where unit prices are specified,they shall not constitute a claim for damages or for loss of profit on the work that may be dispensed with,and City of Bozeman, shall not be required to pay for work or material omitted. In the event that a dispute arises under this Bid proposal, or the acceptance thereof,the prevailing party in any dispute shall be entitled to attorney's fees, costs and expenses. All work will be completed in a substantial workman like manner in accordance with NEC and local codes, and in accordance with the submitted drawings and specifications. This proposal may be withdrawn or recalculated if not accepted in 20 days. If work commences without a signed contract, Armitage Electric will consider this an estimate and complete the work on a time and material basis. DATED: May 22,2017 ARMITAGE ELECTRIC, INC. By. Its: Representative BID ACCEPTANCE The above prices, specifications and conditions are hereby accepted. Armitage Electric is hereby authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. Date of Acceptance: Owner or Contractor