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CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
This Construction Agreement is made this 31st day of July, 2013, by and between the CITY
OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Montana, P.O. Box 1231, Bozeman, Montana 59771-1231 ("City"), and R & R Taylor
Construction, a Corporation, of 1775 Love Lane Bozeman,MT, ("Contractor").
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A. The City issued a Request for Bid for the construction project known as City Hall
Masonry Repair Project (the "Construction Project") pursuant to the requirements of all applicable
statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
B. The City analyzed all responses to the Request For Bid received pursuant to its standard
practices and the requirements of all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
C. The City awarded the bid to Contractor on June 24, 2013, pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, agreements, representations, and
warranties contained herein,the parties agree as follows:
Agreement
1. Work to be Performed:
a. A description of the Construction Project and Contractor's duties is set forth in
the Request For Bid and Bid Form as awarded and accepted by City and the Project Manual for
the City Hall Masonry Repair Project, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, and the drawings, plans, and specifications provided by the City and its architects and
engineers. The City's Award is attached here as Exhibit A. Where a provision of the Project
Manual conflicts with this Agreement the terms and conditions of this shall Agreement control.
b. Prior to the commencement of any work on the Construction Project, Contractor's
representatives and City's representatives shall hold a meeting to establish a working
understanding among the parties as to the scope of the Construction Project and duties of the
Contractor. At this meeting, Contractor and City shall resolve any outstanding issues related to
the plans, designs, drawings, and specifications. If the parties are unable to resolve these issues
and the City fails, refuses, or is unable to approve the same, no work shall commence on the
Construction Project until such issues are resolved and the City approves the related plans,
designs, drawings, and specifications.
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C. Except as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish all the
labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services necessary to perform and complete the
Construction Project.
d. During work on the Construction Project, and as part of the final completion of
the Construction Project, Contractor shall clean up the Project site, including the removal and
satisfactory disposal of all waste, garbage, excess materials, equipment, temporary buildings, the
removal or grading of all embankments made for construction purposes, the filling in of all
excavations, and the performance of any other work necessary to restore the site to at least as
good order and condition as at the commencement of the Construction Project.
e. The City may require the Contractor or any of its subcontractors to cease work
during City Commission meetings or meetings of other boards, agencies, or committees of the
City taking place in the City Commission Room. Contractor shall work with the City's
Representative to not schedule work during the above meetings.
2. City-Supplied Materials: The City may supply materials from time to time in
furtherance of the Construction Project. Such materials will be noted as an addendum to this Agreement.
3. Time of Performance:
a. Contractor shall begin the Construction Project after receiving a Notice to
Proceed from City and shall complete the Construction Project within ninety (90) days of the
starting date stated in the Notice to Proceed. After receiving the Notice to Proceed from the City
and prior to commencing work Contractor shall develop a Construction Schedule for approval by
the City which shall become part of this Agreement and be attached as Exhibit B. The schedule
shall be developed within fifteen (15) days of execution of this Agreement. Time is of the
essence of completion of all work and each phase of the Construction Project.
b. The Construction Schedule is subject to the City's approval. Contractor's
construction plan, methods of operation, materials used, and individuals and subcontractors
employed (collectively "Contractor's Resources") are subject to the City's approval at all times
during the term of this Agreement, and must be such as to ensure the completion of the work in
compliance with the deadlines set in the Construction Schedule during the term of this
Agreement. In the event the City determines the Contractor's Resources are inadequate to meet
the approved Construction Schedule, the City may order the Contractor to accelerate its
performance to give reasonable assurances of timely completion and quality results.
Acceleration under this section shall not be deemed a Change Order as defined in Section 5b
below and the Contractor shall receive no equitable adjustment for such acceleration. Nothing in
this section shall be interpreted to relieve the Contractor of its duties and responsibilities to plan
for and complete the work in a timely manner according to the Construction Schedule.
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4. Compensation:
a. City shall pay to Contractor, and Contractor shall accept as full payment for the
performance of this Agreement and the Construction Project, the amount of Fifty One Thousand
One Hundred Seventy Three Dollars ($51,173.00), as paid in accordance with Exhibit C,
Compensation Schedule, attached hereto.
b. If work not included within the Project Manual documents is requested by City,
such additional work and the related compensation shall be agreed to in writing by both parties
prior to commencement of the additional work ("Change Order") pursuant to the Change of
Work Specifications set forth in the Project Manual attached hereto.
C. Monthly progress payments and final payment will be made only in accordance
with the terms of a completed Compensation Schedule to be approved by the City's
Representative. All invoices must be submitted to the City's Representative.
d. City shall retain five percent (5%) of the total amount of compensation to be paid
to the Contractor to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the
timely completion of the Construction Project and any and all "punch list" items ("Retainage
Amount"). The Retainage Amount shall be paid to Contractor thirty (30) days after the City's
final acceptance of the portion of work for which a separate price is stated in the specifications
for the Construction Project.
e. Upon acceptance of final payment and for other good and valuable consideration,
Contractor shall and hereby does release and forever discharge City, its officers, agents, and
employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, obligations, and
liabilities of every kind and character whatsoever, in law and in equity, whether now known or in
the future discovered, arising from or related to this Agreement or the Construction Project that
Contractor may have or assert against City, its officers, agents, and employees.
5. Inspection and Testing:
a. City has the right to inspect and test any and all work performed by Contractor on
the Construction Project. Contractor shall allow City and its agents access to the Construction
Project at all times and shall provide every reasonable facility for the purpose of such inspection
and testing, including temporarily discontinuing portions of the work or uncovering or taking
down portions of the finished work. Any inspection and testing performed by the City and its
agents is for the sole benefit of the City and shall not relieve the Contractor of its duty,
responsibility, and obligation to ensure that the work strictly complies with the Agreement terms
and conditions and all applicable laws and building and safety codes. City's inspection and
testing shall not be deemed or considered acceptance by the City of any portion of the
Construction Project. City's inspection and testing shall not serve to nullify, amend, or waive
any warranties provided by the Contractor under this Agreement.
b. Contractor shall, without charge, replace any material or correct any work found
by the City or its agents to be defective or otherwise not in compliance with the terms and
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conditions of this Agreement. In the event Contractor fails to replace or correct any defective
work or materials after reasonable written notice by the City to do so, the City may take such
corrective action, either with its own materials and employees or by retaining any third party to
do so, and deduct the cost and expense of such corrective action from the Contractor's
compensation.
6. Partial Utilization of Construction Project: City shall have the right to use or occupy
any portion of the Construction Project that City and Contractor mutually agree is substantially
completed and constitutes a separately functioning and usable part of the Construction Project for its
intended purpose without significant interference with Contractor's performance of the remaining
portions of the Construction Project. In the event City takes possession of any portion of the
Construction Project, such possession shall not be deemed an acceptance of the Construction Project, in
whole or in part. Contractor shall still be required to conduct any final testing of the portions in the
possession of the City. City's use of any portion of the Construction Project shall not be grounds for
extensions of any construction deadlines or a change in the Contractor's compensation. Contractor's
warranties shall run from the completion of the total Construction Project and not from the date the City
may take possession of selected portions of the Construction Project.
7. Related Work at the Site: Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude City,
through its own employees or by contract with any third party, from performing other work related to
the Construction Project at the construction site; provided such related work is not otherwise addressed
in this Agreement and provided such related work does not otherwise interfere with Contractor's
performance of this Agreement or the completion of the Construction Project. Contractor shall afford
any City employee, agent or representative, or any third party under contract with the City to perform
the related work, proper and safe access to the construction site, a reasonable opportunity for the
introduction and storage of materials and equipment, the opportunity to perform the related work, and
shall properly coordinate the Contractor's work on the Construction Project with the related work.
8. Contractor's Warranties: Contractor represents and warrants as follows:
a. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of this Agreement, all materials and
equipment used by Contractor on the Construction Project shall be new and where not otherwise
specified, of the most suitable grade for their intended uses.
b. All workmanship and materials shall be of a kind and nature acceptable to the
City and all work shall conform to the Project Manual.
C. All equipment, materials, and labor provided to, on, or for the Construction
Project must be free of defects and nonconformities in design, materials, and workmanship for a
minimum period beginning with the commencement of the work on the Construction Project and
ending one (1) year from the final completion and acceptance by the City of the Construction
Project, regardless of whether such equipment, materials, or labor were supplied directly by
Contractor or indirectly by Contractor's subcontractors or suppliers. Other express warranties on
materials that provide for a warranty period longer than one year apply for the period of that
express warranty and are not reduced by this provision. Upon receipt of City's written notice of
a defective or nonconforming condition during the warranty period, Contractor shall take all
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actions, including redesign and replacement, to correct the defective or nonconforming condition
within a time frame acceptable to the City and at no additional cost to the City. Contractor shall
also, at its sole cost, perform any tests required by City to verify that such defective or
nonconforming condition has been corrected. Contractor warrants the corrective action taken
against defective and nonconforming conditions for a period of an additional one (1) year from
the date of City's acceptance of the corrective action.
d. Contractor and its sureties are liable for the satisfaction and full performance of
all warranties.
e. Contractor shall give its personal attention to the faithful prosecution of the
completion of the Construction Project and Contractor, or its duly authorized representative
assigned to serve as the Construction Project Manager, shall be personally present at the site of
the Construction Project during working hours for the term of this Agreement until the
completion of the Construction Project.
f. Contractor shall have a complete, accurate, and up-to-date set of construction
plans, drawings, and specifications on site at all times.
g. Contractor has examined all available records and made field examinations of the
site of the Construction Project. Contractor has knowledge of the field conditions to be
encountered during the Construction Project. Contractor has knowledge of the types and
character of equipment necessary for the work, the types of materials needed and the sources of
such materials, and the condition of the local labor market.
h. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the work and shall maintain all lights,
guards, signs,temporary passages, or other protections necessary for that purpose at all times.
i. All work must be performed at Contractor's risk, and Contractor shall promptly
repair or replace all damage and loss at its sole cost and expense regardless of the reason or cause
of the damage or loss; provided, however, should the damage or loss be caused by an intentional
or negligent act of the City,the risk of such loss shall be placed on the City.
j. Contractor is responsible for any loss or damage to materials, tools, or other
articles used or held for use in the completion of performance of the Construction Project.
k. Contractor's performance must be without damage or disruption to any other
work or property of the City or of others and without interference with the operation of existing
machinery or equipment.
1. Title to all work, materials, and equipment covered by any payment of
Contractor's compensation by City, whether directly incorporated into the Construction Project
or not,passes to City at the time of payment, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
M. Contractor represents that the Contractor has reviewed and understands the
Project Manual and all associated documents, has visited the site of the Construction Project and
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is familiar with local conditions under which the Construction Project is to be performed, has
correlated personal observations with the requirements of the Project Manual, and has notified
the City's Representative of and obtained clarification of any discrepancies which have become
apparent during the bidding period.
n. The Contractor further warrants that the Work will conform to the requirements of
the Contract Documents and will be free from defects, except for those inherent in the quality of
the Work the Contract Documents require or permit. Work, materials, or equipment not
conforming to these requirements may be considered defective. The Contractor's warranty
excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, alterations to the Work not executed by
the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and
tear and normal usage. If required by the Architect, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory
evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment
9. Delays and Extensions of Time: If Contractor's performance of this Agreement is
prevented or delayed by any unforeseen cause beyond the control of the Contractor, including acts or
omissions of the City, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days of the commencement of any such delay,
give the City written notice thereof. Further, Contractor shall, within ten (10)days of the termination of
such delay, give the City written notice of the total actual duration of the delay. If the City is provided
with these required notices and if the City determines that the cause of the delay was not foreseeable,
was beyond the control of the Contractor, and was not a result of the fault or negligence of the
Contractor, then the City will determine the total duration of the delay and extend the time for
performance of the Agreement accordingly. Unless the delay is caused by the intentional interference of
the City with the Contractor's performance, Contractor shall make no claim for damages or any other
claim other than for an extension of time as herein provided by reason of any delays.
10. Suspension:
a. The City may, by written notice to the Contractor and at its convenience for any
reason, suspend the performance of all or any portion of the work to be performed on the
Construction Project("Notice of Suspension"). The Notice of Suspension shall set forth the time
of suspension, if then known to the City. During the period of suspension, Contractor shall use
its best efforts to minimize costs associated with the suspension.
b. Upon Contractor's receipt of any Notice of Suspension, unless the notice requires
otherwise, Contractor shall: (1) immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent
specified in the Notice of Suspension; (2) place no further orders or subcontracts for materials,
services, or equipment; (3) promptly make every reasonable effort to obtain suspension upon
terms satisfactory to City of all orders, subcontracts, and rental agreements to the extent that they
relate to the performance of the work suspended; and (4) continue to protect and maintain the
Project, including those portions on which work has been suspended.
C. As compensation for the suspended work, Contractor will be reimbursed for the
following costs, reasonably incurred, without duplication of any item, and to the extent that such
costs directly resulted from the suspension: (1) a standby charge paid during the period of
suspension which will be sufficient to compensate Contractor for keeping, to the extent required
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in the Notice of Suspension, Contractor's organization and equipment committed to the Project
in standby status; (2) all reasonably incurred costs for the demobilization of Contractor's and
subcontractor's crews and equipment; (3) an equitable amount to reimburse Contractor for the
cost to protect and maintain the Project during the period of suspension; and (4) an equitable
adjustment in the cost of performing the remaining portion of the work post-suspension if, as a
direct result of the suspension, the cost to Contractor of subsequently performing the remaining
work on the Construction Project has increased or decreased.
d. Upon receipt of written notice by the City to resume the suspended work("Notice
to Resume Work"), Contractor shall immediately resume performance of the suspended work as
to the extent required in the Notice to Resume Work. Any claim by Contractor for time or
compensation described in Section I I(c) shall be made within fifteen (15) days after receipt of
the Notice to Resume Work and Contractor shall submit a revised Construction Schedule for the
City's review and approval. Contractor's failure to timely make such a claim shall result in a
waiver of the claim.
e. No compensation described in Section I I(c) shall be paid and no extension of
time to complete the Construction Project shall be granted if the suspension results from
Contractor's non-compliance with or breach of the terms or requirements of this Agreement.
11. 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 Construction Project ("Termination
Notice Due to Contractor's Fault'). The City may then take over the Construction Project and
complete it, either with its own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party,
and may immediately take possession of and use such materials, appliances, tools, and
equipment as may be on the site and which may be necessary for the completion of the
Construction Project.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 12, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered. In the case of a lump
sum or unit price contract, Contractor shall not be entitled to any further payment until the
Construction Project has been completed. Upon completion of the Construction Project, if the
unpaid balance of the Contractor's compensation exceeds the cost to the City of completing the
work, including all costs paid to any subcontractors or third parties retained by the City to
complete the Construction Project and all administrative costs resulting from the termination
("City's Cost for Completion"), such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If the City's Cost
for Completion exceeds the unpaid balance of the Contractor's compensation, then Contractor
and its sureties shall be liable for and shall pay the difference,plus interest at the rate applicable
to court judgments,to the City.
C. Any termination provided for by this Section 12 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
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d. In the event of termination under this Section 12, 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.
12. 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 Construction Project, 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 immediately cease work on the
Construction Project, discontinue placing orders for materials, supplies, and equipment for the
Construction Project, and make every reasonable effort to cancel all existing orders or contracts
upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as may be necessary to
preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed, in progress, or in transit to the
construction site.
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 for demobilization of
Contractor's and any subcontractor's crews. It is agreed that any materials that City is obligated
to purchase from 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.
13. 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.
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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.
14. Representatives:
a. City's Representative: The City's Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Ben Lloyd of Comma-Q Architecture or other agent of Comma-Q as
appointed by Ben Lloyd. For the City, the primary contact shall be James Goehrung
(Superintendent of Facilities) 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 Comma -Q 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 Russ Olsen 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.
15. Locating Underground Facilities: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and
determining the location of any underground facilities, including but not limited to, the location of any
pipelines or utility supply, delivery, or service lines in accordance with the provisions of§69-4-501, et
seq., MCA. Contractor shall make every effort to avoid damage to underground facilities and shall be
solely responsible for any damage that may occur. If City personnel assume responsibility for locating
any underground facilities, this fact shall be noted in writing prior to commencement of such location
work.
16. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City
of Bozeman business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith, and perform all surveys and locations necessary for the timely
completion of the Construction Project.
17. Ownership of Documents, Indemnification: All plans, designs, drawings,
specifications, documents, sample results and data, in whatever medium or format, originated or
prepared by or for Contractor in contemplation of, or in the course of, or as a result of this Agreement or
work on the Construction Project, shall be promptly furnished to the City ("City Documents and
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Information"). All City Documents and Information shall be the exclusive property of the City and shall
be deemed to be works-for-hire. Contractor hereby assigns all right, title, and interest in and to the City
Documents and Information, including but not limited to, all copyright and patent rights in and to the
City Documents and Information. Neither party grants to the other any express or implied licenses
under any patents, copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights, except to the extent
necessary to complete its obligations to the other under this Agreement.
18. 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 including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal of
hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Occupational Safety and Health Act (Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA), the
Montana Safety Culture Act (Title 37, Chpt. 71, Part 15, MCA), all applicable City, County, and State
building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments, and all non-
discrimination, affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and
regulations.
19. Non-discrimination: The Contractor shall have a policy to provide equal employment
opportunity in accordance with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and
contracts. The Contractor shall 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.
20. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations: Contractor shall not permit or suffer
the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs, upon the site of the
Construction Project. 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.
City may order removal from the Construction Project of any employee or agent of Contractor or any of
its subcontractors for use of controlled substances and alcohol on the site of the Construction Project.
21. Labor Relations:
a. Contractor shall post a legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be
paid to the Contractor's employees and the frequency of such payments (i.e., hourly wage
employees shall be paid weekly). Such posting shall be made in a prominent and accessible
location at the site of the Construction Project and shall be made no later than the first day of
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work. Such posting shall be removed only upon the final completion of the Construction Project
and the termination of this Agreement.
b. In performing the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the work on the
Construction Project, Contractor shall give preference to the employment of bona fide residents
of Montana, as required by §18-2-403, MCA, and as such, term is defined by §18-2-401(1),
MCA. When making assignments of work, Contractor shall use workers both skilled in their
trade and specialized in their field of work for all work to which they are assigned.
C. Pursuant to §§18-2-403 and 18-2-422, MCA, Contractor shall pay wages,
benefits, and expenses as set forth in Part One of the Project Manual, Contractor's Rates of
Wages, Benefits, and Expenses, attached hereto. Contractor shall pay all hourly wage employees
on a weekly basis. Violation of the requirements set forth in Part One of the Project Manual may
subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in §18-2-407, MCA. Contractor shall maintain
payroll records and provide certified copies to the City. Contractor shall maintain such payroll
records during the term of this Agreement, the course of the work on the Construction Project,
and for a period of three (3) years following the date of final completion of the Construction
Project and termination of this Agreement.
d. In the event that, during the term of this Agreement and throughout the course of
Contractor's performance of the Construction Project, any labor problems or disputes of any type
arise or materialize which in turn cause any work on the Construction Project to cease for any
period of time, Contractor specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and
without expectation of reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems
or disputes. The specific steps Contractor shall take to resume work on the Construction Project
shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that Contractor shall bear all
costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief to the City so as to
permit the work on the Construction Project to resume and be completed within the time frames
set forth in the Construction Schedule at no additional cost to City.
e. 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.
22. Subcontractors:
a. Contractor may employ subcontractors for any work on the Construction Project.
Contractor shall provide City with a list of all subcontractors employed.
b. Contractor remains fully responsible for the acts and omissions of any
subcontractor,just as Contractor is for its own acts and omissions, and Contractor shall remain
fully responsible and liable for the timely completion of the Construction Project.
C. Contractor is solely liable for any and all payments to subcontractors. Contractor
shall hold all payments received from the City in trust for the benefit of subcontractors, and all
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such payments shall be used to satisfy obligations of the Construction Project before being used
for any other purpose. Contractor shall make any payments due to any subcontractor within
seven (7) days of Contractor's receipt of payment, including a proportional part of the retainage
Contractor has received from the City. In the event of a dispute regarding any subcontractor's
invoice, Contractor shall promptly pay the undisputed amount to the subcontractor and notify the
subcontractor in writing of the amount in dispute and the reasons for the dispute. Any
withholding of payment must comply with the requirements of§28-2-2103, MCA. In the event
Contractor is unwilling or unable to make timely and proper payment to any subcontractor, City
may elect to withhold any payment otherwise due to Contractor and upon seven(7) days' written
notice to Contractor, may pay subcontractor by direct or joint payment.
23. Indebtedness and Liens: Before City may make any final payment to Contractor,
Contractor shall furnish City with satisfactory proof that there are no outstanding debts or liens in
connection with the Construction Project. If the Contractor allows any indebtedness to accrue to
subcontractors or others during the progress of the work, and fails to pay or discharge the same within
five (5) days after demand, then City may either withhold any money due to Contractor until such
indebtedness is paid or apply the same towards the discharge of the indebtedness. If any lien or claim is
filed or made by any subcontractor, material supplier, or any other person, the Contractor shall
immediately notify the City and shall cause the same to be discharged of record within thirty (30) days
after its filing.
24. Hazard Communication: Contractor shall comply with all hazard communication
requirements dictated by the Environmental Protection Agency,the Montana Department of Agriculture,
OSHA, Hazard Communications Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, and applicable City ordinances.
Contractor shall supply a chemical list, the associated material safety data sheets (MSDS), and other
pertinent health exposure data for chemicals that the Contractor's, subcontractor's or the City's
employees may be exposed to while working on City property during the course of the Construction
Project. One copy of this documentation must be delivered to City to the attention of the City's
Representative. This documentation must be delivered before work involving these chemicals may
commence.
25. Accounts and Records: During the term of this Agreement and for two (2) years
following the City's final acceptance of the Construction Project, Contractor shall maintain accounts and
records related to the Construction Project in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Upon reasonable notice, City and its agents including its auditors shall have the right to inspect and copy
all such accounts and records, including but not limited to, Contractor's records, books, correspondence,
instructions, drawings, specifications, field and site notes, receipts, invoices, bills, contracts, or other
documents relating to the Construction Project for the purpose of verifying that the reimbursement of
monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement were used in compliance with this
Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state,and local law. In addition,the Consultant shall
not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination regarding the Construction
Project without prior approval of the City.
26. Indemnification: Insurance: Bonds:
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a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall release, and shall protect,
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and
officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City) and the City's
Representative and its consultants, agents and employees(collectively referred to for purposes of
this Section as the City's Representative) 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 or the City's Representative,
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 negligent, reckless, or
intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor's subcontractors or suppliers; or (iii) the
negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any other third party.
Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations of
indemnity that would otherwise exist as to an indemnitee described in this Section. 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.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and completion of the
Construction Project.
b. In addition to and independent from the above, during the life of this Agreement
and for a minimum of one (1) year following the date of expiration of Contractor's warranties as
provided Section 9 of this Agreement, Contractor shall at Contractor's expense maintain those
insurances as may be required by City as set forth below in subsection(c)of this Section 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 subsection (a) of this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion for
liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in subsection(a) of this Section.
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Within ten (10) days following execution of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with
proof of such insurance in the form of a certificate of insurance indicating that such insurance is
in full force and effect and shall provide such proof when requested by City thereafter during the
term of the Project.
Contractor shall notify City sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of any such required insurance
coverage and shall ensure such required insurance coverage is timely renewed so that there is no
lapse in coverage during the time such insurance must remain in place. 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 insurance and required endorsements must be in a form suitable to City.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
C. Contractor shall obtain the following type of insurance in the amount indicated:
• Workers' Compensation—not less than statutory limits;
• Employers' Liability - $1,000,000 each accident/$1,000,000 disease policy
limit/$1,000,000 disease—each employee
• Commercial General Liability- $2,000,000 per occurrence; $3,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Products and Completed Operations—$3,000,000
• Automobile Liability- $1,000,000 property damagelbodily injury; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate (all owned, hired, non-owned vehicles);
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Builder's Risk/Property Insurance at least as broad as that provided by the ISO special
causes of loss form (CP 10 30) naming at a minimum the City in an amount equal to
greater of Contractor's compensation or full replacement value of the work (covering at a
minimum all work, buildings, materials and equipment, whether on site or in transit, loss
due to fire, lightening,theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, earthquake, collapse, debris
removal, demolition occasioned by enforcement of laws, water damage, flood if site
within a flood plain, repair or replacement costs, testing and start-up costs) on an all risk
coverage basis. This insurance must include waivers of subrogation between the City and
Contractor to the extent that damage to the Construction Project or City Hall is covered
by other insurance;
• Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability: one policy designating the City
(including its agents, representatives, employees, and officers) as the insured and another
independent policy designated the City's Representative (including its consultants,
consultants, agents and employees) as the insured on the declarations with both policies
covering: (i) operations performed by the Contractor under this Agreement for the City;
and(ii)the City's and City's Representatives acts or omissions, including negligent acts,
in connection with its general supervision of the work of the Contractor's and its
subcontractors - $2,000,000 per occurrence; $3,000,000 aggregate;
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• Contractual Liability Insurance (covering the Contractor's indemnity obligations
described in this Agreement) - $2,000,000 per occurrence $3,000,000 aggregate; and
• Additional coverage may be required by the City in the event of the following:
o Crane operating services
For liabilities assumed hereunder, the City of Bozeman, its officers, agents, and employees, and the
City's Representatives and its consultants, 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.
C. Contractor shall maintain those security guarantees set forth on the attached
Exhibit E, Required Bonds.
27. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings including for unemployment compensation. Contractor understands
that all contractors or subcontractors working on a publicly funded project are required to pay or have
withheld from earnings a license fee of one percent (1%) of the gross contract price if the gross contract
price is Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more. This license fee is paid to the Montana Department of
Revenue.
28. 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 shall be resolved in a court of competent
jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
29. Survival: Contractor's indemnification and warranty obligations shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
30. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not be
construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to which
they refer.
31. Waiver: A waiver by City of any default or breach by Contractor of any covenants,
terms, or conditions of this Agreement does not limit City's right to enforce such covenants, terms, or
conditions or to pursue City's rights in the event of any subsequent default or breach.
32. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
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33. 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.
34. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
35. Amendments: This Agreement may not be modified, amended, or changed in any
respect except by a written document signed by all parties.
36. 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 except as provided herein related to the City's Representative.
37. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
38. Assienment: Contractor may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the
prior written consent of the City. No assignment will relieve Contractor of its responsibility for the
performance of the Agreement (including its duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless) and the
completion of the Construction Project. Contractor may not assign to any third party other than
Contractor's subcontractors on the Construction Project, the right to receive monies due from City
without the prior written consent of City.
39. Authority: Each party represents that it has full power and authority to enter into and
perform this Agreement and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party has been
properly authorized and empowered to sign this Agreement.
40. Independent Contractor: The parties agree and acknowledge that in the performance of
this Agreement and the completion of the Construction Project, Contractor shall render services as an
independent contractor and not as the agent, representative, subcontractor, or employee of the City. The
parties further agree that all individuals and companies retained by Contractor at all times will be
considered the agents, employees, or independent contractors of Contractor and at no time will they be
the employees, agents, or representatives of the City.
41. Agreement Documents: All work on the Construction Project shall be performed by
Contractor in accordance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Project Manual
which are incorporated herein by this reference:
Exhibit A: Notice of Award of Bid
Exhibit B: Construction Schedule
Exhibit B: Compensation Schedule
Exhibit C: Change of Work Specifications
Exhibit D: Required Insurance Coverage
Exhibit E: Required Bonds
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In the event of conflict among the various provisions of the above documents, the terms shall be
interpreted in the following order of priority:
1. Modifications to this Agreement
2. This Agreement
3. Project Manual
Drawings shall control over Specifications, and details in drawings shall control over large-scale
drawings.
42. Inteuration: 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, Contractor and City have caused this Agreement to be executed,
effective on the date written above, and intend to be legally bound thereby.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA R& R Taylor Construction, CONTRACTOR
By:
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Print ame: _\t
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM(§18-2-406, MCA):
By:
Greg llivan, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Notice of Award
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Exhibit B
Construction Schedule
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Exhibit C
Compensation Schedule
Contractor shall not demand or be entitled to receive payment for any work on the Construction
Project, in whole or in part, except in the manner set forth herein.
Monthly Proeress Payments
A. After the commencement of work on the Construction Project, the Contractor may
request monthly progress payments by submitting an Application for Payment to the City's
Representative during each successive calendar month. The Application for Payment must be based
upon the actual or estimated percentage of work completed and materials supplied on the Construction
Project prior to the date of the Application and shall be filled out and signed by the Contractor on the
Application and Certification for Payment AIA Document A312-2010 Form as provided in the
Project Manual (hereinafter referred to as Application for Payment). Contractor shall attach all
supporting documentation to the Application, including certified payroll records and receipts, to verify
that the work claimed in the Application has been completed. Only one Application for Payment may
be submitted within a calendar month.
B. Beginning with the second Application for Payment, each Application shall also include
the Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims as provided in the Project Manual signed by
the Contractor stating that all previous monthly progress payments received have been applied on
account to discharge Contractor's obligations associated with the prior Applications for Payment.
C. City and its architect or engineer shall promptly review all Applications for Payment and,
within twenty-one (21) days after receipt of each Application, determine whether a progress payment
should be disapproved in whole or in part. An Application for Payment is considered to have been
received when it is submitted to City's Representative and is considered approved unless prior to the
expiration of the 21-day period the City or its architect or engineer provides the Contractor with a
written statement containing specific items that are being disapproved. A progress payment or any
portion may be disapproved upon a claim of: (1) unsatisfactory job progress; (2) failure to remedy
defective construction work or materials; (3) disputed work or materials; (4) failure to comply with
material provisions of this Agreement, drawings, plans, specifications for the Construction Project, or
other required documents, including but not limited to, payroll certifications, insurance coverage,
bonding, lien releases, warranties, material certifications, and test data; (5) failure of Contractor to make
timely payment for claims including, but not limited to claims for labor, equipment, materials,
subcontracts, taxes, fees, professional services, rent, and royalties; (6) damages to the City; (7) the
existence of reasonable evidence that the Agreement cannot be completed for the unpaid balance of the
Agreement's Compensation; and (S) Contractor's non-compliance with applicable federal, state, and
local laws,rules,and ordinances.
D. The City will furnish Contractor a written statement specifying a reason for disapproval
that is listed in Section C above for which approval of the Application for Payment or a portion thereof
is being withheld. If the City disapproves only a portion of an Application for Payment, the remainder
of the Application for Payment is considered approved.
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E. If the City approves a monthly progress payment, the City shall withhold the five percent
(5%) Retainage Amount from the total payment requested in the Application for Payment and may
withhold an amount that is sufficient to pay the direct expenses that the City may reasonably expect will
be necessary to correct any claim based on the eight (8) items set out in Section C above. City shall
tender the balance of the approved monthly progress payment to Contractor within seven (7) days
following the approval.
F. Contractor understands that the Montana Public Contractors' Gross Receipts Tax requires
all contractors or subcontractors working on a publicly funded project to pay or have withheld from
earnings one percent(1%) of the gross contract price if the public contract price, including subcontracts
attached thereto, is Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more. If required,the City will withhold this tax
from any payment made to Contractor and will remit the amount withheld to the Montana Department of
Revenue. Contractor must withhold the tax from payments made to subcontractors by Contractor.
G. City's approval of any progress payment shall not operate as City's acceptance of any
portion of the Construction Project as complete or free of defects or nonconformities,nor shall it operate
as a waiver of Contractor's obligations under the Agreement including, but not limited to, Contractor's
testing and warranty obligations.
Final Payment
A. Upon completion of the Construction Project, Contractor shall submit a final Application
for Payment to the City's Representative seeking payment of the remaining balance of Contractor's
compensation, including all retainage amounts. Contractor shall attach all supporting documentation
and receipts to the final Application for Payment to verify that the Construction Project has been fully
and finally completed in compliance with all terms and conditions of the Agreement, including complete
and legally effective releases or waivers of all liens or encumbrances that have been filed against the
Construction Project, and a consent from all of Contractor's sureties to final payment. In addition,
Contractor shall include an Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims as provided in the Project Manual
signed by the Contractor stating that all previous monthly progress payments received have been applied
on account to discharge Contractor's obligations associated with the Construction Project and that the
prior Applications for Payment and all claims asserted by any person arising from or related to the
Construction Project have been settled or satisfied. In the event any claims have not been settled or
satisfied, the Affidavit shall contain a complete listing of such claims, the name and address of each
person making a claim, the facts and circumstances surrounding each claim, the amount of each claim,
and the efforts made to date by Contractor to resolve, settle or satisfy each claim.
B. City and its architect or engineer shall promptly review the final Application for Payment
and, within twenty-one (21) days after receipt of the request, determine whether it should be
disapproved in whole or in part. The final Application for Payment is considered to have been received
when it is submitted to City's Representative and is considered approved unless the City's
Representative provides the Contractor with a written statement containing specific items that are being
disapproved prior to the expiration of the 21-day period. A final payment or any portion may be
disapproved upon a claim of. (1) unsatisfactory job progress; (2) after City's final inspection of the
Construction Project, Contractor has not completed all punch list items and failed to remedy defective
construction work or materials; (3) disputed work or materials; (4) failure to comply with material
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provisions of this Agreement, drawings, plans, specifications for the Construction Project, or other
required documents including, but not limited to, payroll certifications, insurance coverage, bonding,
lien releases, warranties, material certifications, and test data; (5) failure of Contractor to make timely
payment for claims including, but not limited to, claims for labor, equipment, materials, subcontracts,
taxes, fees, professional services, rent, and royalties; (6) claims have been brought or liens have been
filed against Contractor or the City related to the Construction Project, or any such claims have not been
properly documented in Contractor's Affidavit; (7) damage to the City; (8) Contractor has not delivered
all maintenance and operating instructions, marked-up record documents, and any other documents
relating to the Construction Project as required by City; and (9)the Contractor is not in compliance with
applicable federal, state,and local laws,rules,and ordinances and has not remedied the noncompliance.
C. The City's Representative will furnish Contractor a written statement specifying a reason
for disapproval that is listed in Section B above for which approval of the final Application for Payment
or a portion thereof is being withheld. If the City disapproves only a portion of an Application for
Payment,the remainder of the Application for Payment is considered approved.
D. Final payment is due and payable within fourteen(14)days of the City's Representative's
approval, but City may withhold an amount that is sufficient to pay the direct expenses that the City may
reasonably expect will be necessary to correct any claim based on the nine (9) items set out in Section B
above and any tax withholding required by law.
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Exhibit D
Change of Work Specifications
A. City may, at any time or from time to time, order changes, additions, deletions, or
revisions to the work on the Construction Project by submitting a written Change Order to Contractor on
a form as provided for in the Project Manual. Upon receipt of any Change Order, Contractor shall
comply with the terms of the changed work as reflected in the Change Order.
B. City and Contractor shall negotiate in good faith for an agreement as to any increase or
decrease in the Contractor's compensation that results from any Change Order. The increased or
decreased Contractor's compensation shall be set forth in the Change Order and both the City and the
Contractor shall sign the Change Order as an indication of their respective acceptance of the changes
and modifications to the Agreement. In the event the City and Contractor are unable to agree upon the
increase or decrease in Contractor's compensation resulting from any Change Order, such increase or
decrease shall be determined as follows:
1. increases to Contractor's compensation shall be calculated as follows and shall be
evidenced by Contractor's submission to the City of its actual supporting documentation
including time slips/cards, invoices, and receipts:
a. by unit prices otherwise set forth in the Agreement or subsequently agreed upon;
b. by an agreed upon lump sum; or
C. by the cost of the work and an agreed upon mark-up for Contractor's overhead
and profit, with the costs of the work determined as follows:
(i) Contractor's actual, direct payroll expenses for the cost of labor. Payroll
expenses shall only include actual gross wages paid, without any deductions,
withholding, or overhead. The agreed upon mark-up fee shall cover Contractor's
liability insurance, workers' compensation, and Social Security taxes applicable
to said wages, Contractor's reasonable profit, the costs for the use of small tools
and equipment not otherwise classified under heavy equipment use, and
Contractor's general overhead expenses.
(ii) Contractor's actual cost of materials, including actual transportation costs,
for all materials supplied by Contractor.
(iii) Costs for the use of heavy equipment and the transportation of the same.
Such costs shall be the actual rental fees incurred for the use of the heavy
equipment and the actual costs of transporting such heavy equipment to and from
the site of the Construction Project.
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2. decreases to Contractor's compensation shall be determined by the City's good faith
estimate. If Contractor disagrees with such good faith estimate, Contractor can avail itself of the
Dispute Resolution provisions set forth in the Agreement.
C. Except for minor modifications in the work not involving an increase of costs or
Contractor's compensation and not inconsistent with the purposes of the work required by the
Agreement, and except in an emergency situation which endangers life or property, no change to the
work requirements shall be made unless pursuant to a written Change Order duly executed.
D. Contractor shall not be entitled to any increase in the Contractor's compensation or the
extension of any deadlines set forth in Construction Schedule with respect to any work performed by
Contractor that is not required by the terms and conditions of the Agreement and is not contained in a
duly executed Change Order.
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Exhibit E
Required Bonds
Contractor shall make, execute,purchase, maintain and deliver to City performance and payment
bonds in an amount at least equal to the Contractor's compensation under this Agreement, conditioned
that the Contractor shall faithfully perform of all of Contractor's obligations under this Agreement and
pay all laborers,mechanics, subcontractors,material suppliers and all persons who supply the Contractor
or Contractor's subcontractors with provisions, provender, material, or supplies for performing work on
the Construction Project. All bonds must be obtained with a surety company that is duly licensed and
authorized to transact business within the state of Montana and to issue bonds for the limits so required.
The surety company must have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of A, as rated by the A. M. Best Co.,
or an equivalent rating from a similar rating service. All bonds must remain in effect throughout the life
of this Agreement and for a minimum of one (1) year following the date of expiration of Contractor's
warranties. A certified copy of the agent's authority to act must accompany all bonds signed by an
agent. If the surety on any bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or
its right to do business within the state of Montana is terminated, Contractor shall promptly notify City
and shall within twenty (20) days after the event giving rise to such notification, provide another bond
with another surety company,both of which shall comply with all requirements set forth herein.
Bond Types and Amounts:
1. Performance Bond Equal to Contractor's compensation amount
2. Labor and Materials Bond Equal to Contractor's compensation amount
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