HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-01 City CouncilTO:
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AGENDA DATEi
of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Report
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Public Works
July 1, 1996 CMR:325:96
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SUBJECT:Award of Contract to BFI of California, Inc. for the Screenings
Disposal for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant
REQUEST
This is a request for approval of an annual contract, with options for two additional one-year
terms, with BFI of California, Inc., in the amount of $35,000 for the first year for the
transportation and disposal of the screenings from the RWQCP.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council:
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the attached contract with BFI of
California, Inc. in the amount of $35,000 for FY 1996-97 for the transportation and
disposal of the screenings from the RWQCP.
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and renew the contract with
BFI of California, Inc. at the end of each year for a total period not exceeding three
years, provided that the work is needed and the funds are appropriated, and the total
value of the renewal does not exceed $35,000 per year.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The award of this contract is consistent with existing policies.,
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Project Description
The work to be performed under the contract is for ttie transportation and disposal of the
screenings from the RWQCP. The screenings are grit, rags, plastics and floatables removed
from the sewage by bar screens installed at the RWQCP influent channels. The screenings
meet the Regional Board’s requirements for landfilling. This operation is part of the normal
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wastewater treatment plant process. The RWQCP currently disposes its screenings through
a commercial hauler at the Vasco Road Landfill operated by BFI of California, Inc.
Bid Process
A notice inviting bids for the screenings disposal project was advertised over the Internet.
The project was also advertised in the San Jose Mercury. News and the San Francisco
Chronicle during the week of May 1, 1996. Bid packages were sent to five contractors.
The bidding period was 28 days due to the simplicity of the project. Four contractors
formed two partnership teams for the project submitting two bids. Bids from the two
qualified contracting teams were received on May 21, 1996, as listed on the attached bid
summary (Attachment A). The bids ranged from a high annual cost of $28,590 to a low
annual cost of $28,580, based on the estimated amount of screenings per year. Disposal of
the screenings is highly regulated by State regulations. There are a limited number of
disposal sites in the Bay Area that are qualified to accept the screenings for disposal. The
contractor not responding indicated that it was phasing out of the business.
Staff has reviewed all bids submitted. The bid submitted by Total Waste System is for
nighttime transportation of screenings and has a penalty clause for daytime transportation.
The screenings operation at the RWQCP is normally and preferably carried out during
daytime shifts when the plant is fully staffed. The RWQCP is a 24 hour operating plant and
can accommodate nighttime operation of the screenings disposal with prior arrangement.
However, the RWQCP cannot guarantee that nighttime transportation can always be
accommodated throughout the entire year, due to unforeseeable plant operations. If the
RWQCP requires daytime transportation of the screenings at any time during the year, Total
Waste System’s bid would incur an additional cost of $80 each trip. Restricting the Plant’s
screenings transportation to nighttime operation only would pose potential operational
problems. Although Total Waste System’s bid was ten dollars per year lower than BFI, as
shown on the bid summary, its penalty for daytime transportation would certainly result in
a higher annual cost than BFI’s bid. Staff recommends that the bid of $350.00 per load for
transportation plus $30.00 per ton tipping fee, submitted by BFI of California, Inc., be
accepted, and that BFI of California, Inc. be declared the lowest responsible bidder. The bid
is the same as the RWQCP’s current contract price for screenings disposal. The bid amount
is an estimate of the number of hauls and tonnage per year. The recommended contract
award amount is larger to provide for variations in actual tonnage and hauls.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the first year of the contract are included in the FY 1996-97 Wastewater Treatment
Operating budget. Funds for years two and three are contingent upon Council approval of
the budget for each subsequent year.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This project is categorically exempt
environmental review is necessary.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Bid Summary
B - Contract
from the provisions of CEQA and no further
PREPARED BY: ’ Bill Miks, Manager RWQCP
DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:
GLENN S. ROBERTS
Director of Public Works
C!TY MANAGER APPROVAL:
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SCREENINGS, DISPOSAL
PLAN HOLDERS LIST
1.BFI of California
o Total Waste System, Inc.
Redwood Landfill
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Dellafosse Trucking
Rodding-Cleaning Services, Inc.
EXHIBIT A
SCREENINGS DISPOSAL
BID SUMMARY
Transportation Cost per Load
Tipping Fee per Ton
City Testing Required per Year
Total Transportation Cost per Year(1)
Total Tipping Fee per Year(2)
Total Testing Fee per Year
Grand Total per Year
Total Waste System
$345.00
$30.00
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$17,940.00
$10,140.00
$500.OO
Pe .for aytime ---:: : ’" : $80~00
Transportation per Trip .-
BFI
$350.00
$30.00
$18,200.00
$10,140.00
$250.00
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o) Based on one load per week, 52 loads per year
<2) Based on 6.5 tons.per load, 338 tons per year
FORMAL CONTRACT
CONTRACT
(Public Work)
This Contract, dated , is entered into by and between the City of Palo Alto,
a chartered city and a municipal corporation of.the State of California ("City"), and Browning-Ferris Industries
of California. Inc. (BFI) . a California Corooration . ("Contractor").
For and in consideration of the covenants, terms, and conditions ("the provisions") of this Contract, City and
Contractor ("the parties") agree:
Term.. This Contract shall commence and be binding on the parties on the Date of Execution of this
Contract, and shall expire on the date of recordation of the Notice of Substantial Completion, or, if no such
notice is required to be filed, on the date that final payment is made hereunder, subject to the earlier
termination of this Contract.
General Sco!~e of Pro!ect and Work. Contractor shall furnish labor, services, materials and.equipment in
connection with the construction of the Project and complete the Work in accordance with the covenants,
terms and conditions of this Contract to the satisfaction of City. The Project and Work is generally
described as follows:
Title of Project:Screenings Disposal NO.:
Base Bid:$ (See Exhibit "A" hereof)
Add Alternates (if any): $.
Total Bid: $
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Contract Documents. This Contract shall consist of the documents set forth below, which are on file with
the City Clerk and are hereby incorporated by reference. For the purposes of construing, interpreting and
resolving inconsistencies between and among the provisions of this Contract, these documents and the
provisions thereof are set forth in the following descending order of precedence.
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This Contract.
Notice Inviting Formal Bids.
Project Specifications.
Exhibit "A" to this Contract.
Change Orders.
Bid.
Supplementary Conditions.
General Conditions.
Standard Drawings and Specifications (1992).
Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond, Labor & Materials (Payment) Bond.
Affirmative Action Guidelines and Compliance Report.
Other Specifications, or part thereof, not expressly incorporated in the Contract Specifications or
the Standard Drawings and Specifications (1992).
Any other document not expressly mentioned herein which is issued by City or entered into by the
parties.
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Comoensation. In consideration of Contractor’s performance of its obligations hereunder, City shall pay
to Contractor the amount set forth in Contractor’s Bid in accordance with the provisions of this Contract
and upon the receipt of written invoices and all necessary supporting documentation within the time set
forth in the Contract Specifications and the Standard Drawings and Specifications (1992), or, if no time
is stated, within thirty (30) Days of the date of receipt of Contractor’s invoices.
Insurance. On or before the Date of Execution, Contractor shall obtain and maintain the policies of
insurance coverage described in the Notice Inviting Formal Bids on terms and conditions and in amounts
as may be required by the Risk Manager. City shall not be obligated to take out insurance on Contractor’s
personal property or the personal property of any person performing labor or services or supplying materials
or equipment under the Project. Contractor shall furnish City with the certificates of insurance and with
original endorsements affecting coverage required under this Contract on or before the Date of Execution.
The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person who is authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage in its behalf. Proof of insurance shall be mailed to the Project Manager
to the address set forth in Section 15 of this Contract.
Indemnification. Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold City, its Council members,
officers, employees, agents and representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, demands,
liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, liens, penalties, suits, or judgments, arising, in whole or in
part, directly or indirectly, at any time from any injury to or death of persons or damage to property as a
result of the willful acts or the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, or which results from Contractor’s
noncompliance with any Law respecting the condition, use, occupation or safety of the Project site, or any
part thereof, or which arises from Contractor’s failure to do anything required under this Contract or for
doing anything which Contractor is required not to do under this Contract, or which arises from conduct
for which any Law may impose strict liability on Contractor in the performance of or failure to perform the
provisions of this Contract, except as may arise from the sole willful acts or negligent acts or omissions
of City or any of its Council members, officers, employees, agents or representatives. This indemnification
shall extend to any and all claims, demands, or liens made or filed by reason of any work performed by
Contractor under this Contract at any time during the term of this Contract, or arising thereafter.
To the extent Contractor will use hazardous materials in connection with the execution of its obligations
under this Contract, Contractor further expressly agrees to protect, indemnify, hold harmless and defend
City, its City Council members, officers and employees from and against any and all claims, demands,
liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, liens, penalties, suits, or judgments City may incur, arising,
in whole or in part, in .connection with or as a result of Contractor’s willful acts or negligent acts or
omissions under this Contract, under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (42 U.S.C. § §9601-6975, as amended); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42
U.S.C. § §6901-6992k, as amended); the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. § §2601-2692, as
amended); the Carpenter-Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act (Health & Safety Code,
§§25300-25395, as amended); the Hazardous Waste Control Law (Health & Safety Code, §§25100-
25250.25, as amended); the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Health & Safety Code,
§§25249.5-25249.13, as amended); the Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Act (Health &
Safety Code, § §25280-25299.7, as amended); or under any other local, state or federal law, statute or
ordinance, or at common law.
Assumption of Risk. Contractor agrees to voluntarily assume any and all risk of loss, damage, or injury to
the property of Contractor which may occur in, on, or about the Project site at any time and in any manner,
excepting such loss, injury, or damage as may be caused by the sole willful act or negligent act or omission
of City or any of its Council members, officers, employees, agents or representatives.
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Waiver. The acceptance of any payment.or performance, or any part thereof, shall not operate as a waiver
by City of its rights under this Contract. A waiver by City of any breach of any part or provision of this
Contract by Contractor shall not operate as a waiver or continuing waiver of any subsequent breach of the
same or any other provision, nor shall any custom or practice which may arise between the parties in the
administration of any part or provision of this Contract be construed to waive or to lessen the right of City
to insist upon the performance of Contractor in strict compliance with the covenants, terms and conditions
of this Contract.
Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all Laws now in force or which may hereafter be in
force pertaining to the Project and Work and this Contract, with the requirement of any bond or fire
underwriters or other similar body now or hereafter constituted, with any discretionary license or permit
issued pursuant to any Law of any public agency or official as well as with any provision of all recorded
documents affecting the Project site, insofar as any are required by reason of the use or occupancy of the
Project site, and with all Laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment and
hazardous materials.
Bond~. As a condition precedent to City’s obligation to pay compensation to Contractor, and on or before
the Date of Execution, Contractor shall furnish to the Project Manager the Bonds as required under the
Notice Inviting Formal Bids.
Reoresentations and Warranties. In the supply of any materials and equipment and the rendering of labor
and services during the course and scope of the Project and Work, Contractor represents and warrants:
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Any materials and equipment which shall be used during the course and scope of the Project and
Work shall be vested in Contractor;
Any materials and equipment which shall be used during the course and scope of the Project and
Work shall be merchantable and .fit to be used for the particular purpose for which the materials
are required;
Any labor and services rendered and materials and equipment used or employed during the course
and scope of the Project and Work shall be free of defects in workmanship for a period of one (1)
year after the recordation of the Notice of Substantial Completion, or, if no such notice is required
to be filed, on the date that final payment is made hereunder;
Any manufacturer’s warranty obtained by Contractor shall be obtained or shall be deemed obtained
by contractor for and in behalf of City.
Any information submitted by Contractor prior to the award of Contract, or thereafter, upon
request, whether or not submitted under a continuing obligation by the terms of the Contract to
do so, is true and correct at the time such information is submitted or made available to the City;
Contractor has not colluded, conspired, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any person in regard
to the terms and conditions of Contractor’s Bid, except as may be permitted by the Notice Inviting
Formal Bids;
Contractor has the power and authority to enter into this Contract with City, that the individual
executing this Contract is duly authorized to do so by appropriate resolution, and that this Contract
shall be executed, delivered and performed pursuant to the power and authority conferred upon
the person or persons authorized to bind Contractor;
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Contractor has not made an attempt to exert undue influence with the Purchasing Manager or
Project Manager or any other person who has directly contributed to City’s decision to award the
contract to Contractor;
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There are no unresolved claims or disputes between Contractor and City which would materially
affect Contractor’s ability to.perform under the Contract;
Contractor has furnished and will furnish true and Accurate statements, records, reports,
resolutions, certifications, and other written information as may be requested of Contractor by City
from time to time during the term of this Contract;
Contractor and any person performing labor and services under this Project are duly licensed by the
State of California as required by California Business & Professions Code Section 7028, as
amended; and
Contractor has fully examined and inspected the Project site and has full knowledge of the physical
conditions of the .Project site.
Assignment. This Contract and the performance required hereunder is personal to Contractor, and it shall
not be assigned by Contractor. Any attempted assignment shall be null and void.
Claims of-Contractor. All claims pertaining to extra work, additional charges, or delays within the Contract
Time or other disputes arising out of the Contract shall be submitted by Contractor to City in writing by
certified or registered mail within ten (10) Days after the claim arose or within such other time as may be
permitted or required by law, and shall be described in sufficient detail to give adequate notice of the
substance of the claim to City.
Audits bv City. During the term of this Contract and for a period of not less than three (3) years after the
expiration or earlier termination of this Contract, City shall have the right to audit Contractor’s
Project-related and Work-related writings and business records, as such terms are defined in California
Evidence Code Sections 250 and 1271, as a,mended, during the regular business hours of Contractor, or,
if Contractor has no such hours, during the regular business hours of City.
_Notices. All agreements, appointments, approvals, authorizations, claims, demands, Change Orders,
consents, designations, notices, offers, requests and statements given by either party to the other shall
be in writing and shall be sufficiently given and served upon the other party if (1) personally served, (2)
sent by the United States mail, postage prepaid, (3) sent by private express delivery service, or (4) in the
case of a facsimile transmission, if sent to the telephone FAX number set forth below during regular
business hours of the receiving party and followed within two (2) Days by delivery of a hard copy of the
material sent by facsimile transmission, in accordance with (1), (2) or (3) above. Personal service shall
include, without limitation, service by delivery and service by facsimile transmission.
To Ci.ty:City of Palo Alto
City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
P.O. Box 10250
Palo Alto. CA 94303
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Copy to:City of Palo Alto
Regional Water Quality Control Plant
2501 Embarcadero Way
P.O. Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(415) 329-2287
FAX: (415) 856- 0196 .
ATTN: Daisy Stark, Project Manager
To Contractor:BFI of California, Inc
901 Bailey Road
. Pittsburg, CA 94565
(415) 458-9800
FAX: (415) 458-9891
ATTN: Chds Rossi
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ApDroDriation of City Funds. This Contract is subject to the fiscal provisions of Article III, Section 12 of the Charter
of the City of Palo Alto. Any charges hereunder for labor, services, materials and equipment may accrue only
after such expenditures have been approved in advance in writing in accordance with applicable Laws. This
Contract shall terminate without penalty (i) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated
for the following fiscal year, or (ii) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only appropriated for
a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Contract are no longer available. This Section 16 shall control in the
event of a conflict with any other provision of this Contract.
Miscellaneous.
Bailee Disclaimer. The parties understand and agree that City does not purport to be Contractor’s bailee,
and City is, therefore, not responsible for any damage to the personal property of Contractor.
Consent. Whenever in this Contract the approval or consent of a party is required, such approval or
consent shall be in writing and shall be executed by a person having the express authority to grant such
approval or consent.
Controlling Law. The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed and construed by and in
accordance with the Laws of the State of California.
Definitions. The definitions and terms set forth in Section 1 of the Standard Drawings and Specifications
(1992) of this Contract are incorporated herein by reference.
Force Majeure. Neither party shall be deemed to be in default on account of any delay or failure to
perform its obligations under this Contract which directly results from an Act of God or an act of a superior
governmental authority.
Headings. The paragraph headings are not a part of this Contract and shall have no effect upon the
construction or interpretation of any part of this Contract.
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Incorporation of Documents. All documents constituting the Contract documents described in Section 3
hereof and all documents which may, from time to time, be referred to in any duly executed amendment
hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Contract and shall be deemed to be part of this Contract.
Integration. This Contract and any amendments hereto between the parties constitute the entire
agreement between the parties concerning the Project and Work, and there are no other prior oral or
written agreements between the parties that are not incorporated in this Contract.
Modification of Agreement. This Contract shall not be modified or be binding upon the parties, unless
such modification is agreed to in writing and signed by the parties.
Provision. Any agreement, covenant, condition, clause, qualification, restriction, reservation, term or other
stipulation in the Contract shall define or otherwise control, establish, or limit the performance required
or permitted or to be required of or permitted by either party. All provisions, whether covenants or
conditions, shall be deemed to be both covenants and conditions.
Resolution. Contractor shall submit with its Bid a copy of any corporate or partnership resolution or other
writing, which authorizes any director, officer or other employee or partner to act for or in behalf of
Contractor or which authorizes Contractor to enter into this Contract.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Contract is void
or unenforceable, the provisions of this Contract not so affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Status of Contractor. In the exercise of rights and obligations under this Contract, Contractor acts as an
independent contractor and not as an agent or employee of City. Contractor shall not be entitled to any
rights and benefits accorded or accruing to the City Council members, officers or employees of City, and
Contractor expressly waives any and all claims to such rights and benefits.
Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Contract shall inure to the benefit of, and shall apply to
and bind, the successors and assigns of the parties.
Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Contract and each of its provisions. In the calculation
of time hereunder, the time in which an act is to be performed shall be computed by excluding the first Day
and including the last. If the time in which an act is to be performed falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or any
Day observed as a legal holiday by City, the time for performance shall be extended to the following
Business Day.
Venue. In the event that suit is brought by either party hereunder, the parties agree that trial of such
action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara in the City
of San Jose or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in the City of San
Jose.
Recovery of costs. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms of this Contract or
arising out of this Contract may recover its reasonable costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees,
incurred or expended in connection with such action against the non-prevailing party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have by their duly appointed representatives executed this
Contract in the city of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California on the date first stated above.
A’I-rEST:CITY OF PALO ALTO
By:
City Clerk Its: Mayor
APPROVED:CONTRACTOR:
By:
City Manager
Director of Public Works
Director of Administrative Services
Name:
Title:
Taxpayer I.D. No.77-0222614
Manager, Contract Administation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Senior Asst. City Attorney
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STATE OF
COUNTY OF
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CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
(Civil Code § 1189)
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, before me, , a notary public
for said County, personally appeared
personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose
name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument,
, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon
behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
END OF SECTION
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EXHIBIT A
SCREENINGS DISPOSAL
SCOPE OF WORK
The Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) removes floatables
such as rags and plastics from the plant influent by means of bar screens installed
in its influent channels. This process is a conventional process for wastewater
treatment plants. The removed floatables from such process is known as
"screenings". The screenings typically meet the Regional Board’s requirements for
landfill. The current practice of the water quality control plants in the Bay area is to
dispose of their screenings at various landfills. The RWQCP’s objective is to
continue to dispose its screenings at a landfill.
BFI of California, Inc. (Contractor) owns and operates the Vasco Road Sanitary
Landfill, a fully permitted Class III landfill located at 4001 North Vasco Road,
Livermore, CA 94550. The landfill contains a Subtitle "D" type liner and leachate
monitoring collection system and is suitable for the disposal of sewage treatment
plant screenings. Contractor has subcontracted with DellaFosse Trucking, a
licensed hauler, to transport the screenings from the RWQCP to the Vasco Road
Landfill for proper disposal. Contractor shall transport and dispose of the
screenings in accordance with the contract documents.
The RWQCP removes approximately one ton of screenings a day. The screenings
removal process is fairly constant with little fluctuation or seasonal variations. The
screenings is free of standing water and conforms with the Regional Board’s
requirements for landfill. Analyses for organics, inorganics, and asbestos were
performed on the screenings from the RWQCP by an independent laboratory. The
analyses reports are attached hereto as Attachment 1 and made part of this Exhibit
A. Contractor shall conduct additional tests and analyses as required.
4 Term of Contract; Renewal and Termination
The term of this Contract shall be for an initial period of one (1) year from the
Effective Date unless terminated subject to the provisions of this paragraph 4 or
section 16 of this Contract. The Effective Date shall be the Date of Execution of this
Contract. On the first and second anniversary of the Effective Date, this Contract
shall be automatically renewed for an additional one (1) year term, unless either
party delivers notice to the other party not less than sixty (60) days prior to the
anniversary date of then .current term of the Contract that the Contract will not be
renewed. In no event shall the term of this Contract exceed a total of three (3)
years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without limitation to such rights or
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remedies as City shall otherwise have by law, City shall have the right to terminate
this Contract or suspend the work hereunder, with or without cause, by providing
thi .rty (30) day’s written notice thereof to Contractor, Contractor agrees to cease all
work under this Contract upon receipt of said written notice.
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For the entire term of this Contract, City shall pay Contractor a transportation fee of
three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) per trip, and a tipping fee of thirty dollars
($30.00) per ton for the disposal of the screenings.
Packaging
City will package the screenings in one to two cubic yard size plastic bags. The
Contractor shall provide two water tight, covered debris boxes for the removal of the
screenings. One box shall remain at the RWQCP and the other shall be used by
the Contractor for exchanges. The Contractor shall deliver one box to the RWQCP
to be kept at the RWQCP. City will place the bagged screenings in the box and will
notify the Contractor for exchange of boxes and .disposal of the screenings when
sufficient number of bags are accumulated and ready for disposal. Each box shall
be approximately 8’ by 14’, water tight, with cover and suitable for transportation of
the screenings. Past experience indicated that there will be approximately one box
of screenings per week.
TRANSPORTATION
The City will notify the Contractor two calendar days before the required disposal
of the screenings and box exchange. Upon notice, the Contractor shall at its
expense, remove, transport, and dispose of the screenings at a state approved
sanitary landfill site suitable for proper disposal of sewage treatment plant
screenings. Removal and exchange of the boxes shall be between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., upon City’s notification. With prior arrangement and
notification to City, night time transportation may be arranged. Contractor shall
ensure transportation of the screenings is provided by licensed, registered hauler
who complies with all applicable laws and rules of the State and Federal
Departments of Transportation and who carries insurance acceptable to the City.
Weights and Assays
City will keep a record of the estimated weight or volume of each truck load of
screenings. At its expense, the Contractor shall weigh each truckload of the
screenings received at its disposal site and submit the weight tags to the RWQCP.
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Analyses
The RWQCP will submit analyses reports as required by the Regional Board to the
Contractor. The Contractor shall, at its expense, perform additional analyses if
desired or as necessary.
Permits and Licenses
Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining any and all necessary
permits and licenses to transport, landfill, and disposal of the screenings, and to
comply with any and all rules and regulations of the governing agencies for the
project.
Insurance
The Contractor agrees to maintain all insurance required of it to perform the
Contract under all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
ordinances, but in no event less than general commercial liability coverage of
$1,000,000 in the aggregate and per occurrence with the City named as an
additional insured with respect to obligations, operations and activities undertaken
in the performance of the Contract. The Contractor shall require any transporter
chosen or used by the Contractor to transport the screenings to maintain all
insurance required under all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
ordinances, including specifically, general commercial liability and motor vehicle
liability coverage in aggregate amounts of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
naming the Contractor and the City as additional insureds.
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