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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12- Beall Remodel Agreement with Lutey ConstructionWORK & SERVICES AGREEMENT City of Bozeman This agreement made this 7 day of %Vovc,v+�e r , 20 12, upon all the mutual, good and valuable consideration together with all the terms, conditions, covenants, representations, requirements, recitals, obligations, promises, and performance herein or attached and incorporated and agreed by the parties: 1) CITY: City of Bozeman, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771. Telephone: 406 - 582 -3200, and, has authority to contract for such work and services, and desires to have the CONTRACTOR perform the work and services specified in Scope of Work, and 2) CONTRACTOR: L,4 e, y - T f , roc - Telephone: (406) 587 -$ 9 Email: that represents, warrants, promises and guarantees CONTRACTOR: (a) is an independent contractor engaged in an independently established business or profession, and renders work and services in the course of such business or profession as an independent contractor; (b) is and will be free from control or direction over the performance of its work and services; (c) is and shall at all times be qualified, skilled and licensed to perform such work and services; (d) is and shall be in full compliance with all federal, state, and local rules, laws, regulations or ordinances whatsoever regarding, concerning, or relating to the scope of work and CONTRACTORS's business or profession; (e) agrees to provide and perform such work and services specified in the scope of work; (f) is in good standing and authorized to do business in the State of Montana; (g) the undersigned has authority to execute and enter into this agreement and bind the CONTRACTOR to all the terms, conditions, covenants, representations, requirements, obligations, promises and performance herein or attached and incorporated. 3) COMMENCEMENT DATE. CONTRACTOR shall commence work no later than 20 12. 4) COMPLETION DATE. CONTRACTOR shall have all work and services and the SCOPE OF WORK complete to the CITY "s full satisfaction no later than 1d /5 5) CONSIDERATION. The "contract price" or "agreed amount" is a total amount of k,tin8/ e d -; -F4y ✓x,16„($ `f6 Sy.do .00). CONTRACTOR agrees that all work and services specified in the Scope of Work shall be rendered, delivered, installed or performed for the contract price or agreed amount. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the amount charged or paid under this agreement exceed the contract price or agreed amount, except for change of work orders that shall be considered additional work and shall be in writing, fully negotiated, agreed to and executed by the parties upon additional fair and reasonable terms, conditions and consideration. 6) SCOPE OF WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials and perform all labor to complete the project described as follows or services as described in the SCOPE OF WORK attached as Exhibit "A ". 7) PAYMENT SCHEDULE. Payment shall be made as per Exhibit B "Payment Schedule" attached and incorporated, or if no payment schedule is attached, then the CONTRACTOR agrees to be paid in partial payments in amounts indicative of the actual percentage of work and services delivered or performed. The CITY shall make payment within 30 days of receipt of CONTRACTOR'S invoice provided that work and services have been performed in accordance with this agreement. In the event that COUNTY's funding is unavailable or limited, then the CITY may reduce the amount of consideration upon consent of the CONTRACTOR, or without consent terminate this agreement. 8) ADDITIONAL WORK. No claims for extra, additional, or changes in the work or services will be made by CONTRACTOR without written agreement with the CITY prior to the performance of such services. 9) TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT_ The performance of Work under this Agreement may be terminated by the CITY, in accordance with this clause, in whole or in part, in writing, whenever the CITY shall determine that the CONTRACTOR has failed to perform as agreed or is in default of any part of this agreement. Without limitation, the CITY has the right to terminate for default, if the CONTRACTOR: fails to deliver supplies, materials, goods, service, labor or work; fails to perform within the time specified; or if the CONTRACTOR fails to perform or breaches any representation, promise, warranty, guarantee, provision, term or condition of this agreement. 10) TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE. The CITY may without cause terminate this contract in whole or in part at any time for its convenience upon reasonable written notice to the CONTRACTOR. 11) CONTRACTOR LIMITATION OF CLAIMS FOR BREACH AND DAMAGES. The CONTRACTOR agrees that CONTRACTOR's damages, rights and remedies in any case or controversy arising under this agreement are limited and shall not exceed the reasonable costs of the work performed and materials installed through to the date of termination less any consideration received CONTRACTOR waives claim to any damages based on lost profits, consequentia!, incidental, special, punitive, interest, or delay. Failure of the CONTRACTOR or its contractors or subcontractors to include similar clauses into its subcontracts and purchase orders shall not expose the CITY to any liability. The foregoing shall not constitute an exemption from responsibility, and shall not exempt the CITY or anyone "from 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 MCA 28 -2 -702. 12) CONTRACTOR ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS. The CONTRACTOR'S obligations, duties and responsibilities include at all times the following: (a) provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies and incidentals necessary to perform and complete the scope of work; (b) prepare and present such information as may be pertinent and necessary, in order for the CITY to pass critical judgment on the quality of the scope of work; (c) perform work and services in accordance with generally accepted commercial or accepted industry standards regarding similar type projects, work or services; (d) all work and services must be performed and completed in a manner that is satisfactory to the CITY; (e) Perform all professional services in connection with the scope of work at a standard of similarly situated professionals in the United States, and to the full satisfaction of the CITY; (f) maintain appropriate safety standards and keep all areas of work and adjacent areas free from foreseeable risks of harm and dangers; (g) allow the CITY upon reasonable notice and at reasonable times the right of review, inspect and examine the CONTRACTOR'S place of work and records pertaining to this agreement; (h) maintain compliance with all not for profit rules, laws and regulations. 13) LAWS AND REGULATIONS. CONTRACTOR has an affirmative duty to take notice of, observe, and strictly comply with all existing laws, rules and regulations and any all laws, rules and regulations that may be adopted after the date of this agreement. Whether or not the same are expressly stated in the agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall strictly comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to,: (a) Montana Labor Preference. CONTRACTOR shall give preference to the employment of bona fide Montana residents in the performance of the work. Section 18- 2-403, MCA. (b) Egual Opportunity. Pursuant to Sections 49 -2 -303 and 49 -3 -207, MCA, and City of Bozeman Resolution 4250, no part of this contract may be performed in a manner which discriminates against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability, or political ideas by person performing the contract. Any hiring must be on the basis of merit and qualifications directly related to the requirements of the particular position being filled. (c) Prevailing Wage Rates. CONTRACTOR must pay the standard prevailing wage rates, including fringe benefits for health and welfare and pension contributions and travel allowance provisions in effect and applicable to Gallatin COUNTY, Montana. Any questions concerning prevailing wages should be directed to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards Bureau, Capitol Station, Helena, Montana, 59620, Phone: 406 -444 -5600. CONTRACTOR shall post in a prominent and accessible site on the project or work area, not later than the first day of work and continuing for the entire duration of the project, a legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the employees employed on the site or work area. Section 18- 2-406, MCA. The current standard prevailing wage rates published by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry for each relevant job classification necessary to complete the scope of work are incorporated by reference into this agreement. (d) Safety. CONTRACTOR on behalf of itself and the CITY assumes sole responsibility for initiating, maintaining and supervising all health and safety precautions and programs for all employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants in connection with the performance of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that its employees, consultants, subcontractors, agents are adequately and appropriately trained pursuant to the Montana Safety Culture Act, Title 39, Chapter 71, Part 15 of the Montana Code Annotated. CONTRACTOR shall also comply with the safety rules, codes, and provisions for occupational safety under Title 50, Chapter 71 of the Montana Code Annotated. (e) Registration and Withholding. CONTRACTOR shall register with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 9, Montana Code Annotated. CONTRACTOR acknowledges the requirements of Title 15, Chapter 50, Montana Code Annotated and it, not the CITY, will withhold and forward certain portions of gross contract receipts where necessary. (f) Professions and Occupations. CONTRACTOR shall ensure all work and services undertaken for the CITY shall meet the requirements of Title 37, Montana Code Annotated. Work and services undertaken by licensed professionals, such as surveyors, architects and engineers, shall be completed, signed, and stamped by as such professionals licensed. (g) New Laws and Regulations. If during the term of this Agreement new laws or regulations become applicable, CONTRACTOR shall also comply with them without notice from the CITY. 14) WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR 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 MCA 28 -2 -702. (a) CONTRACTOR will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the CITY and its agents, principals, and employees from and against any and all liability (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous), damages, losses or costs, , including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees (including fees of the CITY Attorney) arising out of or resulting from CONTRACTOR'S or third party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct, or from CONTRACTOR'S or a third party's failure to comply with the requirements of this agreement or with all federal, state and local law applicable to the performance of this agreement but only to the extent that the liability, damages, losses, or costs are caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the CONTRACTOR or a third party or the CONTRACTOR's officers, employees or agents. In the event of an action filed against the CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR'S performance under this agreement, the CITY may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit. (b) These obligations shall survive termination of this agreement. 15) INSURANCE. The CONTRACTOR shall carry comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount no less than $1,500,000.00 for each occurrence; Automobile liability in the amount of $1,500,000.00 combined single limit; Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions coverage in the amount of $1,500,000.00. All insurance policies shall be primary and noncontributory and shall name The City of Bozeman, CITY, as additional insured. (a) Such certificate shall require no less than 15 days notice of cancellation to COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall put the CITY on immediate notice of any changes or cancellation in coverage. (b) CONTRACTOR shall require all consultants, and subcontractors to meet the same insurance coverage. 16) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR, and its consultants, contractors, and subcontractors, shall at all times be considered independent contractors. Notwithstanding its obligation to fulfill the scope of work, CONTRACTOR and its consultants and subcontractors have been and will continue to be free from control or discretion over their performance under this agreement and in fact. The CITY will not be responsible for withholding any state or federal taxes or social security, nor will the CITY extend any of the benefits to the CONTRACTOR that it extends to its employees. The CONTRACTOR is required to maintain necessary records and withholding. 17) WORKERS COMPENSATION. As an independent contractor, CONTRACTOR must provide Workers Compensation for all employees in the amount required by Montana law. 18) ATTORNEY'S FEES. If it is necessary for either party to bring an action to enforce the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees to be set by the appropriate court, including fees of the City of Bozeman, CITY, Attorney. 19) HOLD BACK. The CITY may hold back payment or refuse payment whenever in the CITY's sole discretion it is required to assure, obtain or compel CONTRACTOR's compliance or performance with this agreement. 20) PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS. If the CITY, in its sole discretion, requires the CONTRACTOR shall post payment and performance bonds in an amount no less than the sum of the contract price. Bond documents must be delivered to the CITY within 3 days of the contract award and prior to the commencement of work. 21) VENUE. An action to enforce this Agreement shall be brought in the District Court of the Eighteenth Judicial District, Gallatin County Montana. 22) INTERPRETATION / ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Montana. Section headings are for convenience only and are not intended to define or limit any provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement are independent and severable, and the invalidity, partial invalidity, or unenforceability of any one provision or portion thereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Both parties having been given an opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by others, the Rule of Construction providing that the Agreement shall be construed against the drafter will not be used in the interpretation of this Agreement. Words shall be given plain meaning and effect, the parties acknowledge and agree that there is no ambiguity. No extrinsic evidence. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the CITY and CONTRACTOR and supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements or representations, either written or oral. This agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the CITY and the CONTRACTOR. 23) NON - WAIVER. Delay, waiver or failure to enforce or assert any claim, defense or provision of this agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any of the CITY's rights and remedies at law or equity that are expressly reserved without limitation_ 24) NON - ASSIGNMENT. No assignment without the other parties written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 25) EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT. The Bozeman CITY Clerk will keep the original agreement. An exact unaltered copy of the original agreement has the same force and effect as the original. 26) IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this agreement. Date: /I /)/1.� CONTRACTOR: L_ w4a y - T4_ C"- "F4s"+w', r.4- Signature: Date: 1f RESPONSIBLE CITY OFFICIAL: Signature: NOTARY Signed and acknowledged before me on __�L ay of /�/� 20� by a_ne L (name of person signing document) who did acknowledge full lawful consent,( authority and capacity to enter the con fr . Notary Public of the State of Montana Name: Residing at: AFFIX STAMP My Commission expires: Laurae Clark C J Notary Pubtic ,ofARIq�. ° for the State of Montana cr3. SEAL. � Residing at: Bozeman, Montana My Commission Expires: `4° January 31, 2014 Following is a summary of the proposed scope of work identified at the pre - construction walls through conducted on Thursday, October 4, 2012. The purpose of the project is to modify the existing building to add additional office space on the main level of the building. In addition to the bid number provided, the contractor is asked to provide a construction time line outlining the critical steps and stages of the project and a calendar showing how the work will be completed. Upon award, the contractor will complete the contract document that was provided during the walk through; an electronic version can be provided. The contractor will also need to provide proof of insurance at the rates specified and a performance bond for the project. The job will be subject to both state and local rules including: state prevailing wage rates; 1% Mt. Dept. of Revenue Withholding; and City of Bozeman non - discrimination resolution. The identified work components include: This project is for a conversion of the existing building lobby area into two staff offices. Work will include the following: I A Construct 2 by 4 walls with sound insulation and required thickness drywall. Walls will be a smooth wall finish. Walls will be constructed to minimise the impact on the existing wood wainscoting. Install two doors that will match existing doors in the building and have . Install electrical outlets and phone and data connections on the dividing wall for the offices. -- -fiist0i-z -3 foot by 3 foot window on the dividing wall for the offices. Install a second supply air duct to the northwest corner office. Install a return air grill for the northwest corner office. ----Rz ca e e coat racks and shelves from the east wall to the west wall by the exit doors to the new wall constructed for the office. Paint all remodeled wall and ceiling areas and patch were walls are attached to the existing walls. 3 BID FORM r aw O D � r D r _ v m D D X 07 (n X C) m =n m 0 cz r --i mm ■ t ■ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE IIIIIIIIIIIIIINNIM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE UNIIIIIIIIIIIINIM r aw O D � r D r _ v m D D X 07 (n X C) m =n m 0 cz r --i mm NON - DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM -rk . cr.,ks nea,� ZG, [name of entity submitting] hereby affirms it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in the performance of work performed for the city of Bozeman, if a contract is awarded to it, and also recognizes the eventual contract, if awarded, will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the Lw Jc [name of entity submitting] employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in performance of the agreement with the city of Bozeman. Signature of Bidder: Person authorized to sign on be 6f of the bidder