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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConstruction Contract 20-07 De Groot 2020 I 3 9 Lo 3 CITY OF OSHKOSH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 215 CHURCH AVENUE,P.O.BOX 1130,OSHKOSH,WI 54903-1130 PHONE: (920)236-5065 FAX(920)236-5068 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To: DeGroot,Inc. Date: June 29,2020 4201 Champion Road Subject: Executed Construction Contract Green Bay,WI 54311 Contract 20-07 Please find: ® Attached ❑ Under Separate Cover ❑ Copy of Letter ® Contracts ❑ Amendment ❑ Report p ❑ Agenda❑ Meeting Notes ❑ Photos ❑ Mylars ❑ Change Order ❑ Plans ❑ Specifications 0 Estimates 0 Diskette 0 Zip Disk ❑ Other Quantity Description 1 Executed Construction Contract These are being transmitted as indicated below: ❑ For Approval ® For Your Use ❑ As Requested ❑ For Review&Comment Remarks: Enclosed is a copy of the executed construction contract for Contract 20-07. If you have any questions,please contact us. Finance-Copy City Clerk's-Original cc: _File-Original$� Signed: L. T 1 L\Engineering\2020 CONTRACTS120-07 Misc Util Impr\Project_Information\Contract Info\Contractor-Consultant Agreementseroo -07 DeGroot LOT-Executed Contract 20.docc \DGt\20 _6-29- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT, made on the 13th day of May, 2020, by and between the CITY OF OSHKOSH, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and DE GROOT, INC., 4201 Champion Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as the CONTRACTOR, WITNESSETH: That the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, for the consideration hereinafter named, agree as follows: ARTICLE I. SCOPE OF WORK The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor necessary, and to perform all of the work shown on the Plans and described in the Specifications for the Project entitled or described as follows: Public Works Contract No.20-07 for Miscellaneous Utility Improvements, in the City of Oshkosh, for the Public Works Department, pursuant to Resolution No. 20-192 adopted by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh on the 12th day of May,2020, all in accordance and in strict compliance with the CONTRACTOR's Proposal and the other Contract Documents referred to in ARTICLE V of this CONTRACT. ARTICLE II. TIME OF COMPLETION The work to be performed under this CONTRACT shall be commenced and the work completed within the time limits specified in the Special Conditions and/or CONTRACTOR's Proposal. ARTICLE III. PAYMENT (a) The Contract Sum. The CITY shall pay to the CONTRACTOR for the performance of the CONTRACT the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Forty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and Forty Three Cents ($2,444,973.43), adjusted by any changes as provided in the Specifications, or any changes hereafter mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties hereto, provided, however, in the event the Proposal and Contract Documents are on a "Unit Price" basis, the above mentioned figure is an estimated figure, and the CITY shall, in such cases, pay to the CONTRACTOR for the performance of the CONTRACT the amounts determined for the total number of each of the units of work as set forth in the CONTRACTOR's Proposal; the number of units therein contained is approximate only, and the final payment shall be made for the actual number of units that are incorporated in or made necessary by the work covered by the CONTRACT. RECEIVED JUN 3 0 2020 I:\Engineering\202000NTRACTS\20-07MiscUtillmpr\Project_Information\ContractlnfolContractor- CITY CLERK'S OI� 1V 3 a Consultant Agreements\DeGroot\20-07 DeGroot Construction Contract_5-13-20.do (b) Progress Payments. In the event the time necessary to complete this CONTRACT is such that progress payments are required, they shall be made according to the provisions set forth in the Specifications. ARTICLE IV. CONTRACTOR TO HOLD CITY HARMLESS The CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees to protect and hold the CITY harmless against all actions, claims, and demands of any kind or character whatsoever which may in any way be caused by or result from the intentional or negligent acts of the CONTRACTOR,his/her agents or assigns,his/her employees, or his/her subcontractors related however remotely to the performance of this CONTRACT or be caused or result from any violation of any law or administrative regulation, and shall indemnify or refund to the CITY all sums including court costs, attorney fees, and punitive damages which the CITY may be obliged or adjudged to pay on any such claims or demands within thirty (30) days of the date of the CITY's written demand for indemnification or refund. ARTICLE V. INSURANCE The Insurance required by the City of Oshkosh as specified in the CITY's Specifications, including Addenda, or Plans, or instructions, or advertisements, shall be primary coverage and that any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Oshkosh, its officers, council members, agents, employees, or authorized volunteers will not contribute to a loss. All insurance shall be based upon the occurrence of an event, and not based on claims made. All insurance shall be in full force prior to commencing work and remain in force until the entire job is completed and the length of time that is specified,if any,in this CONTRACT,or the Specifications,whichever is longer. ARTICLE VI. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT This CONTRACT consists of the following component parts, all of which are as fully a part of this CONTRACT as if herein set out verbatim, or if not attached,as if hereto attached: 1. This Instrument 2. The CITY's Plans and Specifications,including all Addenda's 3. Current edition of Standard Specifications for City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin 4. Instructions to Bidders 5. Advertisement for Bids 6. CON t'KACTOR's Proposal The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by one is as binding as if required by all. Before undertaking each part of the work, the CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents and check and verify all pertinent figures and measurements required therein. CONTRACTOR shall promptly report in writing to the ENGINEER any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may discover and shall obtain written clarification from the ENGINEER before proceeding with any work affected thereby. I:\Engineering\2020 CONTRACTS\20-07 Misc Util lmpr\Project_Information\Contract Info\Contractor- Page 2 of 3 Consultant Agreements\DeCroot\20-07 DeCroot Construction Contract_5-13-20.docx • In the event that any provision in any of the above component parts of this CONTRACT conflicts with any provision in any other of the component parts, the provision in the component part first enumerated above shall govern over any other component part which follows it numerically except as may be otherwise specifically stated. IT IS HEREBY DECLARED, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED that the word "CONTRACTOR" wherever used in this CONTRACT means the party of the second part and its/his/her/their legal representatives, successors, and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has caused this CONTRACT to be sealed with its corporate seal and to be subscribed to by its City Manager and City Clerk and countersigned by the Comptroller of said City, and the party of the second part hereunto set its,his/her or their hand and seal the day and year first above written. In the Presence of: CONTRACTOR By: (Sea of CONTRACTOR if a Corporation) (Specify Title) %tiltHi By: o„,v4DRA? SE (Specify Title) SEAL .,�11486.00 CITY OF OSHKOSH alinfaL 1 By: �- r (Witness) MA A.Rohloff, City Manager dem!, eiottrAIA, And: (Witness) Pamela R.Ubrig,City Clerk APPROVED: I hereby certify that the necessary provisions have been made to pay the liability which will accrue under this CONTRACT. A torney AV- /17/ City Comptroller I:\Engineering\2020 CONTRACTS\20-07 Misc Util Impr\Project_Infor oration\Contract Info\Contractor- Consultant Agreements\Decroot\20-07 DeCroot Construction Contract_5-03-20.docc Page 3 of 3 ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEDATE(MM/DD/YYYY) �� 5/15/2020 • THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Ansay&Associates, LLC. NAME: Bri Hauge,CISR FAX 1710 Lawrence Drive (A/C.No.Extr 800-236-8652NE Nv No):920-437-4179 De Pere WI 54115 E-MAIL ADDRESS: bri.hauge@ansay.com_ RECEIVED INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL# INSURER A:Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company 24988 INSURED DEGROOT-01 INSURER B:Navigators Insurance Co 42307 De Groot Inc. MAY 2 6 2020 4201 Champion Road INSURER C:Middlesex Insurance Company 23434 Green Bay VVI 54311 INSURER D: DEPT OF PUBLIC \'FORKS OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:1931412549 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR IADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE I INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS C X I COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y A0120798004 2/15/2020 2/15/2021 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 DAMAGE CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREM SESO(EaENTED occurrence) $500,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $10,000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $3,000,000 POLICY X jE Q LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000 OTHER: $ C AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y AD120798001 2/15/2020 2/15/2021 CND accidentSINGLE LIMIT $1,000,000 X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ X HIRED X NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE _AUTOS ONLY _ AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ I $ C X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR Y A0120798006 2/15/2020 2/15/2021 EACH OCCURRENCE $10,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $10,000,000 DED X RETENTIONS n $ A WORKERS COMPENSATION A0120798005 2/15/2020 2/15/2021 X AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N STATUTE EOR� ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNERJEXECUTIVE NE.L.EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000 OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED7 N/A (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000 If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000 B Pollution Liability CHI7ECP310241IC 6/24/2017 6/24/2020 Ea Claim/Aggr.$1MI1M Deductible:$5,000 C Blanket Builders Risk A0120798003 2/15/2020 2/15/2021 Limit$2,500,000 Deductible:$10,000 Installation Floater Limit $100,000 Deductible:$1,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) RE: Public Works Contract#20-07 Additional Insured status is extended on a primary and non-contributory basis from the general liability(including ongoing&completed operations per endorsements CG2010 07/04&CG2037 07/04),auto liability,umbrella liability and builders risk policies to City of Oshkosh,and its officers,council members, agents,employees and authorized volunteers when specified in the written contract,signed prior to the loss. Endorsed policies will include 30-day notice of cancellation/nonrenewal for any reason other than nonpayment of premium in favor of certificate holder. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Oshkosh ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Attn: City Clerk 215 Church Avenue AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Oshkosh WI 54903 41 " I ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Bond No S017557 PAYMENT BOND RECEZZELY OF OSHKOSH Contract Number Public Works Contract No. 20-07 JUN - 1 2020 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Date Bond Executed(Date of Contract or Later) May 13, 2020 OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR(Legal Name and Business Address) Type of Organization De Groot, Inc 4201 Champion Rd Individual Partnership Green Bay WI 54311 x Corporation State of Incorporation WI SURETY(IES) (Legal Name(s)and Business Address(es)) Penal Sum of Bond Employers Mutual Casualty Company $2,444,973.43 PO Box 712 Des Moines IA 50306-0712 OWNER(Legal Name and Business Address) CITY OF OSHKOSH 215 Church Avenue PO Box 1130 Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54903-1130 OBLIGATION The Contractor and Surety,jointly and severally,bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, materials and equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Contract identified above,which is incorporated herein by reference,subject to the following terms. If the Contractor promptly makes payment of all sums due to claimants, and defends, indemnifies and holds harmless the Owner from all claims, demands, liens or suits by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Contract, then the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond. If there is no Owner Default to pay the Contractor as required under the Contract for work performed or to perform or complete any material term of the Contract, then the Surety(ies) obligation under this Bond shall arise after the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety of claims, demands, liens or suits against the Owner or the Owner's property by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Contract and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens or suits to the Contractor and the Surety. Amounts owed by the Owner to Contractor under the Contract shall be used for performance of the Contract and to satisfy claims,if any, under any Performance Bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds for the completion of the work. Upon notice and tendering of claims as specified above, the Surety shall promptly and at Surety's expense defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Owner against such claim,demand,lien or suit. Surety shall answer claimants, with a copy to Owner, within sixty (60) days of the date of the claim, stating the amount that are disputed and the specific basis for challenging any amount that is disputed or pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amount claimed. Surety shall not be obligated to the Owner, claimants or others for obligations of the Contractor under this Bond that are unrelated to the Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any claimant under this Bond and shall have no obligation to make payments to, or give notice on behalf of claimants, or otherwise have any obligation to claimants under this Bond. Notice to the Contractor or Surety shall be deemed to have been given: (i) upon delivery to an officer or person entitled to such notice, if hand delivered; or (ii) two (2) business days following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid; (iii) upon delivery by a commercial carrier that will certify the date and time of delivery; or (iv) upon transmission if by facsimile, email or other form of electronic transmission. Notices shall be provided to the Owner, Surety and/or Contractor at their address as specified on this Bond or to a facsimile, email or other electronic address that has been provided in writing to the other party to be used for this purpose. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Bond. Winnebago County shall be the venue for all disputes arising under this Bond. Any provision in this Bond that may conflict with statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to the statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. De Groot, Inc �. Employers Mutual Casualty Company - - - / v:r Name of Principal/Contractor Name of Surety 41.. of Takaj Title Ask.‘ tit Title J. Tousey, Attorney-in-Fac • Cji • • % : %,,,/�nrsco ��,. Bond No S017557 PERFORMANCE BOND - CITY OF OSHKOSH RECEIVED Contract Number Public Works Contract No. 20-07 JUN - 1 2020 Date Bond Executed(Date of Contract or Later) May 13, 2020 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR(Legal Name and Business Address) Type of Organization De Groot, Inc 4201 Champion Rd Individual _Partnership Green Bay WI 54311 x Corporation State of Incorporation WI SURETY(IES) (Legal Name(s)and Business Address(es)) Penal Sum of Bond Employers Mutual Casualty Company $2,444,973.43 PO Box 712 Des Moines IA 50306-0712 OWNER(Legal Name and Business Address) CITY OF OSHKOSH 215 Church Avenue PO Box 1130 Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54903-1130 OBLIGATION The Contractor and Surety,jointly and severally,bind themselves,their heirs,executors, administrators,successors and assigns to the Owner for payment of the sum shown above or the performance of the Contract identified above,which is incorporated herein by reference. This Bond shall cover any work performed during initial construction and any warranty period required by the Contract. If there is no Owner Default to pay the Contractor as required under the Contract for work performed or to perform or complete any material term of the Contract, then the Surety(ies) obligation under this Bond shall arise after: 1. The Owner provides notice to the Contractor and Surety that the Owner is considering declaring the Contractor in default of the Contract. Within five (5) business days of the Owner's notice, either the Contractor or the Surety may request a conference with the Owner to discuss such default and the remedy therefor. If a conference is requested, the conference shall be scheduled to take place at Owner's principal place of business or another agreed upon location within five (5) business days of the request for conference. If the Owner, Contractor and Surety agree,the Contractor may be allowed a reasonable time to perform the Contract, but such agreement shall not waive the Owner's right, if any,to subsequently declare the Contractor in default; 2. The Owner declares the Contractor in default and notifies the Surety of the declaration of default;and 3. The Owner agrees to pay the balance of the Contract price in accordance with the terms of the Contract to the Surety or to a qualified Contractor selected to perform the Contract. Failure of the Owner to comply with the notice requirement specified above shall not release the Surety from its obligations. Upon notice from the Owner as provided above,the Surety shall promptly and at Surety's expense take one of the following actions: 1. Arrange for the Contractor,with consent of the Owner,to perform and complete the Contract; 2. Undertake to perform and complete the Contract itself, through qualified agents or independent contractors; 3. Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner to enter into a contract with the Owner for performance and completion of the Contract, to be secured with performance and payment bonds, and to pay to the Owner as damages any amount in excess of the original contract amount for the completion of the Contract; any additional legal, design professional, architect, or consultant fees resulting from any delay in the completion of the Contract; and any applicable liquidated damages specified within the Contract resulting from any delay in the completion of the Contract. 4. Make payment to the Owner, as soon as practicable after an amount is determined for completion of the Contract;or 5. Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner, citing with specificity the reasons for such denial. If the Surety does not proceed with reasonable promptness, Owner may give notice to the Surety and the Surety shall be deemed in default on this Bond five (5) business days after notice by the Owner demanding the Surety perform its obligations under this Bond. Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to Owner upon default. Except for default of the Surety and Surety's election to perform or complete the Contract itself under Paragraph 2 above,Surety's liability shall be limited to the amount of this Bond. Notice to the Contractor or Surety shall be deemed to have been given: (i) upon delivery to an officer or person entitled to such notice, if hand delivered; or(ii) two (2)business days following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid; (iii) upon delivery by a commercial carrier that will certify the date and time of delivery; or (iv) upon transmission if by facsimile,email or other form of electronic transmission. Notices shall be provided to the Owner, Surety and/or Contractor at their address as specified on this Bond or to a facsimile, email or other electronic address that has been provided in writing to the other party to be used for this purpose. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Bond. Winnebago County shall be the venue for all disputes arising under this Bond. Any provision in this Bond that may conflict with statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to the statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. mit u The above obligation is void if the Contractor performs and fulfills all the terms, conditions and agreements of the Contract and any authorized modifications during the term of the original Contract and any extensions thereof. Notice to the Surety is waived for any modifications agreed upon by Owner and Contractor. -.__" De Groot, Inc - : -- Employers Mutual Casualty Company = �� ->- Name of Principal/Contractor _ �^' sa Name of Surety -_ Q Title "`o - .ren v r I-�I�+Q�L.�C�QCbt tA - Title Jodi o sey, Attorney-in-Fact \``‘‘t�tiiiia,11,� ��rt l�iill,/,• P.O,Box 712•Des Moines,Iowa 50306-0712 AVEMC INSURANCE POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-iN-FACT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that: 1. Employers Mutual Casualty Company,an Iowa Corporation 4.Illinois EMCASCO Insurance Company,an Iowa Corporation 2.EMCASCO insurance Company,an Iowa Corporation 5.Dakota Fire Insurance Company,a North Dakota Corporation 3. Union Insurance Company of Providence,an Iowa Corporation 6.EMC Property&Casualty Company,an Iowa Corporation hereinafter referred to severally as"Company"and collectively as"Companies',each does,by these presents,make,constitute and appoint: Jodi Tousey its true and lawful attorney-in-fact,with full power and authority conferred to sign,seal,and execute the following Surety Bond(s): Surety Bond Principal: Obligee: Number De Groot,Inc City of Oshkosh S017557 and to bind each Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by the duly authorized officers of each such Company,and all of the acts of said attorney pursuant to the authority hereby given are hereby ratified and confirmed. AUTHORITY FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY This Power-of-Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by the authority of the following resolution of the Boards of Directors of each of the Companies at the first regularly scheduled meeting of each company duly called and held in 1999: RESOLVED:The President and Chief Executive Officer,any Vice President,the Treasurer and the Secretary of Employers Mutual Casualty Company shall have power and authority to(1)appoint attorneys-in-fact and authorize them to execute on behalf of each Company and attach the seal of the Company thereto,bonds and undertakings,recognizances,contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof;and(2)to remove any such attorney-in-fact at any time and revoke the power and authority given to him or her.Attorneys-in-fact shall have power and authority,subject to the terms and limitations of the power-of-attorney issued to them,to execute and deliver on behalf of the Company,and to attach the seal of the Company thereto,bonds and undertakings,recognizances,contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,and any such instrument executed by any such attorney-in-fact shall be fully and in all respects binding upon the Company.Certification as to the validity of any power-of-attorney authorized herein made by an officer of Employers Mutual Casualty Company shall be fully and in all respects binding upon this Company.The facsimile or mechanically reproduced signature of such officer,whether made heretofore or hereafter,wherever appearing upon a certified copy of any power-of-attorney of the Company,shall be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. IN WITNESS THEREOF,the Companies have caused these presents to be sign•.breach by their officers as shown,and the Corporate seals to hereto affixed this 30th day of March , 2020 //�f, ,/,g� Seals 0. . '� lc. i /L�lir/!�C s� Nstr,,,,,, ;,.,GOMPi;', .','i'i S cq'-, F�Ott R.Jean,P ident&CEO Todd Strother,Executive Vice President e,,p^"I'• -,"e ti �:2,p"VQ t ,°.n: ..▪ ...W.11, ,,p^'o" = of Company 1; irman,President Chief Legal Officer&Secretary of '"= -§` ": ▪= =:-' °:r &CEO of Com:: les 2,3 4 5&6 Companies 1 2 3 4,5&6 =.- SEAL; ; =�- 1863 ;o; -°`= 1953 -`K= � , P yawn ,Nn,7 e, •, ',awe* " On this 3oth dayof March 2020 before me a Notary Public in and for the State ;,su�iF,; ,;, ; jai of Iowa,personally appeared Scott R.Jean and Todd Strother,who,beingb me du sworn, _,�.,,,90R'';,�': =4.,0„, 0R''CFC': =e5 '„"'d''`;�= did say that they are,and are known to me to be the CEO Chairman,Pesident,Executive .." Vice President,Chief Legal Officer and/or Secretary,respectively,of each of the Companies .,1- SEAL _a; SEAL;1 SEAL E g= above;that the seals affixed to this instrument are the seals of said corporations;that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of each of the Companies by authority of their ;r+owe.'• ° 'pnv�,•• snt,s.d,,, respective Boards of Directors;and that the said Scott R.Jean and Todd Strother as such " """"" """"" officers,acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be their voluntary act and deed, and the voluntary act and deed of each of the Companies. 'aT. KATHY ll Ekes 9 My Commission Expires October 10,2022, lay October f0,20t2 ��11 � Notary Pubii in and for the State oUlowa CERTIFICATE I,James D.Clough,Vice President of the Companies,do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution of the Boards of Directors by each of the Companies,and this Power of Attorney issued pursuant thereto on 30th day of March , 2020 ,are true and correct encore still in full force and effect. In Testimony Whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the facsimile seal of each Company this j r day of Q <-10.zo I Vice President 7651 (3-20) S017557 D8371 957 AC 000000-00 "For verification of the authenticity of the Power of Attorney you may call(515)345-26B9."