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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFortress Fence Stevens Park rehab 2012 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made on the 26th day of September, 2012, by and between the CITY OF OSHKOSH, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and Fortress Fence, 1225 Lakeview Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313, hereinafter referred to as the CONTRACTOR, WITNESSETH: That the City and the Contractor,for the consideration hereinafter named, enter into the following Agreement. The CITY'S Bid Specifications and insurance requirements are incorporated into this Agreement. The Contractor's proposal is also attached hereto and reflects the agreement of the parties except where it conflicts with the CITY'S terms within this agreement, in which case the CITY'S Bid Specifications, Insurance requirements, and other terms of this agreement shall prevail. ARTICLE I. PROJECT MANAGER A. Assignment of Project Manager. The Contractor shall assign the following individual to manage the project described in this contract: (Lucas Meyer, Fortress Fence) B. Changes in Project Manager. The City shall have the right to approve or disapprove of any proposed change from the individual named above as Project Manager. The City shall be provided with a resume or other information for any proposed substitute and shall be given the opportunity to interview that person prior to any proposed change. ARTICLE II. CITY REPRESENTATIVE The City shall assign the following individual to manage the project described in this contract: (Ray Maurer, Parks Director) ARTICLE III. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide services described in the CITY'S Bid Specifications dated August 29, 2012, referred to as the "Project Manual for the 2012 Tennis Court and Park Rehabilitation Stevens Park, City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Project #12-003" as prepared by FKT&SS, LLC, Addendum #1 dated September 10, 2012, Addendum #2 dated September 11, 2012 and the Contractor's bid form dated September 14,2012. The Contractor's bid form is attached hereto as Exhibit A. If anything in the Contractor's 1 proposal conflicts with the CITY'S Bid Specifications or with this agreement,the CITY'S Bid Specifications and the provisions in this agreement shall govern. The Contractor may provide additional products and/or services if such products/services are requested in writing by the Authorized Representative of the City. ARTICLE IV. CITY RESPONSIBLITIES The City shall furnish, at the Contractor's request, such information as is needed by the Contractor to aid in the progress of the project, providing it is reasonably obtainable from City records. To prevent any unreasonable delay in the Contractor's work the City will examine all reports and other documents and will make any authorizations necessary to proceed with work within a reasonable time period. ARTICLE V. TIME OF COMPLETION The work to be performed under this contract shall be commenced and the work completed by December 31 , 2012, unless both parties agree in writing to an extension. ARTICLE VI. PAYMENT A. The Contract Sum. The City shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of the contract the sum of $17,270, adjusted by any changes hereafter mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties hereto. Fee schedules shall be firm for the duration of this Agreement. B. Method of Payment. The Contractor shall submit itemized monthly statements for services. The City shall pay the Contractor within 30 calendar days after receipt of such statement. If any statement amount is disputed, the City may withhold payment of such amount and shall provide to Contractor a statement as to the reason(s) for withholding payment. C. Additional Costs. Costs for additional services to be negotiated and set forth in a written amendment to this agreement executed by both parties prior to proceeding with the work covered under the subject amendment. ARTICLE VII. CONTRACTOR TO HOLD CITY HARMLESS The Contractor covenants and agrees to protect and hold the City of Oshkosh harmless against all actions, claims and demands of any kind or character whatsoever 2 which may in any way be caused by or result from the intentional or negligent acts of the Contractor, his agents or assigns, his employees or his 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 VIII. INSURANCE The Contractor shall provide insurance for this project that includes the City of Oshkosh as an additional insured. The specific coverage required for this project is identified in the CITY'S Bid Specifications dated August 28, 2012, referred to as the "Project Manual for the 2012 Tennis Court and Park Rehabilitation Stevens Park, City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Project#12-003" as prepared by FKT&SS, LLC. The Contractor is responsible for meeting all insurance requirements. The CITY does not waive this requirement due to its inaction or delayed action in the event that the Contractor's actual insurance coverage varies from the Insurance required. ARTICLE IX. TERMINATION A. For Cause. If the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner any of the obligations under this Agreement, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the Contractor. In this event, the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for any satisfactory, usable work completed. B. For Convenience. The City may terminate this contract at any time by giving written notice to the Contractor no later than 10 calendar days before the termination date. If the City terminates under this paragraph, then the Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for any satisfactory work performed to the date of termination. This document and any specified attachments contain all terms and conditions of the Agreement and any alteration thereto shall be invalid unless made in writing, signed by both parties and incorporated as an amendment to this Agreement. In the Presence of: CONTRACTOR /CONSULTANT By: _ U __ . `aL oI brL (Seal of Contractor (Specify Title) 3 if a Corporation.) By: 4,4,9 (Specify Title) CITY OF OSHKOSH By: .i1-__Areet-e-4(/ Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager (Witness) (174)And: / Witness Pamela R. Ubrig, City Clerk (Witness) 9, Y J APPROVED: I hereby certify that the necess- ary provisions have been made to pay the liability which will accrue (� _ i.. ,1BW' 1 under this contract. ity • • - City Comptroller 4 SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 12-446 RESOLUTION (CARRIED LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: AWARD BID FOR STEVENS PARK REHABILITATION PROJECTS FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT TO MUNSON, INC., FORTRESS FENCE, &VALLEY SEALCOATING, INC. (Total Aggregate amount of $78,502.00) INITIATED BY: PURCHASING WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for Stevens Park Rehabilitation Projects for the Parks Department; and WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following are the most advantageous bids: Paving: MUNSON, INC. 6747 N. Sidney Place Glendale, WI 53209 Total Bid: $53,174.00 Fence: FORTRESS FENCE 1225 Lakeview Drive Green Bay, WI 54313 Total Bid: $17,270.00 Color Coating —Tennis Court +Alt#1: VALLEY SEALCOAT, INC. W6265 Contractor Drive Appleton, WI 54914 Total Bid: $8,058.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same, all according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby appropriated from: CITY HALL 215 Church Avenue P.O.Box 1130 Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54903-1130 City of Oshkosh QIHKO/H TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Jon Urben,General Services Manager DATE: September 17,2012 RE: Bid Award-Stevens Park Rehabilitation Projects BACKGROUND, The Council approved and allocated $250,000 in the 2012 CIP for the Great Neighborhoods Public Improvement projects including $70,000 for Tennis Court reconstruction and$30,000 for site improvements. Projects to be completed as part of this project include include tennis court reconstruction; asphalt path resurfacing and ADA access to park facilities; tennis court fencing and athletic field backstop;and color coating tennis and basketball courts. ANALYSIS Working in conjunction with the Parks Department,Purchasing reviewed and prepared proposals seeking vendors for the site improvements. The bids were advertised in the local paper, sent to qualified contractors and posted online on Novus Vendor. Bids were received on September 14, 2012. The bid tab is attached. Parks Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the bids and concluded the low bids for the paving(Munson,Inc); fencing(Fortress Fence); and color coating (Valley Sealcoating Inc.)met the minimum bid specifications. FISCAL IMPACT This portion of the project will have a fiscal impact of$78,502. These items were budgeted in the 2012 CIP Great Neighborhoods Public Improvements at$100,000. Funding would be charged to CIP A/N#: 323-0740-7216-06134. RECOMMENDATION Purchasing recommends the Common Council award the paving to Munson, Inc for$53,174,the fencing to Fortress Fence for$17,270 and the color coating to Valley Sealcoating Inc. for$8,058. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: .4 (-11( Jon Urben,General Services Manager Mark Rohloff,City Manager BID TAB STEVENS PARK TENNIS COURT&PARK REHABILITATION BIDS OPENED SEPTEMBER 14,2012 BID VENDORS NAME/ADDRESS PAVING FENCE Tennis Court COATING Tennis Fortress Fence 1225 Lakeview Drive $17,270.00 Green Bay WI 54313 Frank Armstrong Enterprises Inc $5,962.00 $5,680.00 8535 W Kaul Ave Milwaukee WI 53225 Munson Inc ✓ 6747 N Sidney Place $53,174.00 $8,455.00 $6,262.00 Glendale WI 53209 ✓ Valley Sealcoat Inc t/ W6265 Contractor Drive $4,883.00 $3,175.00 /p,DS" Appleton WI 54914 Northway Fence Inc N57W13250 Shenandoah Drive $21,757.61 Menomonee Falls Wig 53051 Security Fence&Supply Co Inc N1357 Municipal Drive PO Box 320 $17,618.00 Greenville Wig 54942-0320 Rammer Fence Inc 1955 Stillman Drive $22,500.00 Oshkosh WI 54901 DOCUMENT 005000-B FENCING BID FORM SUBMITTED BY: Company: f ,ress &Ave e Address: l -$ LaJi vie , Qrr.:rci &nett% 644i Wl SA4313 Estimator: LVUts Phone Number: ' 2b- kklo- `t333 SUBMITTED TO: City of Oshkosh do City Clerk's Office City Hall 215 Church Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901-1130 FOR: 2012 Tennis Court&Park Rehabilitation Stevens Park Oshkosh, WI PROJECT NO.: 12 -003 OWNER: City of Oshkosh-Parks Department 215 Church Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901 The undersigned, being familiar with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work and with the Contract Documents, including the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, General and Supplementary Conditions, Divisions 01, 31 and 32: and Plans on file in the City Clerk's Office, in accordance with the provisions thereof, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for: Acknowledgement of Addenda: Addendum # I Date Received: eP1.• /o .20 I Z. Addendum# 2- Date Received: +. /1, 2.o 12- BASE BID: Bid Package#1 Installation of new 8' high fencing and new net posts at tennis court, installation of new baseball backstop at baseball field for the sum of: Soap Si.ntrt..ert.cSa s o L(_na J �� ce„(/a'S - $ / 7 .270 . °� 005000-1 I In submitting this bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any and all bids and it is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to accept any or all Bid Items regardless of the order listed. It is the Owner's intent to award the contract to one contractor. All Addenda shall become part of the bid and the work, and shall be acknowledged above in the spaces provided. A bid shall be rejected if it contains any alteration or erasure unless the alteration or erasure is corrected as herein provided. An alteration or erasure may be crossed out and the correction ' thereof printed in ink or typewritten adjacent thereto and initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. The person signing the bid shall also file a certificate with the bid explaining the correction of the alteration or erasure. ' Each bid must be accompanied by bid security described Y as ibed m the Instructions to Bidders. ' If a Corporation, what is the State of Incorporation: b i t s L4.) n, S set If a Partnership, state full name of all co-partners: OFFICIAL ADDRESS FIRM NAME IFo r 4rc 112_. F. ■rte_ .y r5 Laiw�e By 64-41 LAN 543(3 !tie ta'ie at IN C / 9240 � ►b- 9X33 By k/11P 'be— 0—413.3i Title U;It Pri..);‘Oeki 005000-2 Acc•R •® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMlDD/YYYY)9A18/2012 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 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 Linda Jensen NAME: R & R Insurance Services, Inc. IIaC No.Extl: (262)502-3858 FAX No):(262)953-1429 N80 W14824 Appleton Ave A DIEss:linda.jensenerrins.com PRODUCER PO Box 1180 CUSTOMER ID N. Menomonee Falls WI 53052-1180 INSUHbR(S)Ai-FUNDING COVERAGE NAIL INSURED INsuRERANational Fire Ins Co of 20478 INSURER B:Continental Casualty 20443 Fortress Fence INsuRERc:Transportation Ins Co 20494 A Division of Century Fence Company INSURERD: 1225 Lakeview Drive INSURERE: Green Bay WI 53051 INSURERF: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:CL1213135155 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 TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR INSR WVD POLICY NUMBER IMM/DD/YYYY) (MDDIYYYY) GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S 1,000,000 DAMAGE TO RENTED 200 000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PREMISES(Ea u�ueiacr) 6 A CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR X 2064526798 2/1/2012 2/1/2013 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 15,000 X XCU not excluded PERSONAL BADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 X G18652I(0709) GENERAL AGGREGATE E 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG E 2,000,000 —1 POLICY X JECOT- LOC E AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 1,000,000 (Ea accident) X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ A ALLOWNEDAUTOS X 2082678370 2/1/2012 2/1/2013 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ SCHEDULED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE HIRED AUTOS (Per accident) NON-OWNED AUTOS E $ X UMBRELLALIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,000,000 EXCESS UAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 10,000,000 DEDUCTIBLE $ B X RETENTION $ 10,000 X 2082678398 2/1/2012 2/1/2013 E r. WORKERS COMPENSATION X TORY LIMITS 0TH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE Y/N N!A E.L.EACH ACCIDENT S 1,000,000 (Mandatory In EXCLUDED? N 2082678384 2/1/2012 2/1/2013 E.L.DISEASE-EAEMPLOYEE S 1,000,000 (Mandatory In NH) Ii9es,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(Attach ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,If more space Is required) RE Project: Stevens Park project. The City of Oshkosh, and it's officers, council members, agents, employees and authorized volunteers are additioanl insureds for general liability on a primary and non-contributory basis if so required in a written contract or agreement per additional insured form G140331C(10/10) and additional insureds for automobile liability per coverage CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION hmagrady@ci.oshkosh.wi.us 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 PO Box 1130 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 215 Church Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54903 Daniel Hart/LJ332 ACORD 25(2009/09) ©1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INS025(2ooso91 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD COMMENTS/REMARKS form CA0001 but only as respects to actual or alleged negligence arising out of the acts or products of the named insured. The umbrella policy includes the general liability, automobile liability and employers liability in the schedule of underlying insurance. Form G300429A(11/07) applies if so required in a written contract or agreement. Should any of the described policies be cancelled by the issuing carrier before the expiration date, for any reason other than non-payment of premium, the issuing carrier will mail 30 day advance notice to the person or organization as scheduled: City of Oshkosh Attn: City Clerk P 0 Box 1130 215 Church Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 OFREMARK COPYRIGHT 2000, AMS SERVICES INC. User: Linda Jensen 03/19/2012 09:45:30 AM 0-140331-C CNA (Ed. 10/10) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED : OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - WITH PRODUCTS-COMPLETED OPERATIONS COVERAGE This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE(OPTIONAL) . Name of Additional Insured Persons Or Organizations (As required by'written contract'per Paragraph A. below.) Locations of Covered Operations (As per the'written contract,'provided the location is within the'coverage territory'of this Coverage Part.) A. Section II-Who Is An Insured is amended to include 2. We will not provide the additional insured any 0 as an additional insured: broader coverage or any higher limit of insurance 1. Any person or organization whom you are than the least that Is: 8 required by 'written contract' to add as an a. Required by the'written contract"; additional insured on this Coverage Part;and b. Described in B.1.above;or 2. The particular person or organization, if any, scheduled above. c. Afforded to you under this policy. B. The Insurance provided to the additional insured is 3. This insurance is excess of all other insurance limited as follows: available to the additional Insured whether on a primary, excess, contingent or any other basis. 1 1. The person or organization is an additional But if required by the 'written contract,' this Insured only with respect to liability for 'bodily insurance will be primary and non-contributory 1 injury,' 'property damage,' or 'personal and relative to insurance on which the additional advertising injury'caused in whole or in part by: insured Is a Named Insured. a. Your acts or omissions;or 4. The insurance provided to the additional insured b. The acts or omissions of those acting on your does not apply to 'bodily injury,' 'property behalf damage,' or personal and advertising Injury arising out of: IMMO in the performance of your ongoing operations a. The rendering of, or the failure to render, any specified in the'written contract';or ,. professional architectural, .engineering, or ;� c. 'Your work' that is specified In the 'written surveying services,including: contract' but only for 'bodily injury' or (1) The preparing, approving, or failing to 'property damage' included in the 'products- prepare or approve maps,shop drawings, completed operations hazard'and only if: opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, (1) The 'written contract" requires you to change orders or drawings and provide the additional insured such specifications;and ND coverage;and (2) Supervisory, inspection, architectural or (2) This Coverage Part provides such engineering activities;or coverage. G-140331-C includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office,Inc.,with Its permission Page 1 of 2 (Ed.10/10) . User: Linda Jensen 03/19/2012 09:45:30 AM G-140331-C (Ed. 10/10) b. Any premises or work for which the additional We have no duty to defend or indemnify an insured is specifically listed as an additional additional insured under this endorsement until well insured on another endorsement attached to receive from the additional insured written notice this Coverage Part. of a claim or'suit.' C. SECTION IV—COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 2. With respect only to the insurance provided by this CONDITIONS is amended as follows: endorsement,the first sentence of Paragraph 4.a. 1. The Duties In The Event of Occurrence, of the Other Insurance Condition is deleted and Offense, Claim or Suit condition Is amended to replaced with the following: add the following additional conditions applicable 4. Other Insurance to the additional insured: a. Primary Insurance An additional insured under this endorsement will This insurance is primary and non- as soon as practicable: contributory except when rendered (1) Give us written notice of an 'occurrence' or excess by endorsement G-140331-C, or an offense which may result In a claim or when Paragraph b.below applies. 'suit' under this insurance, and of any claim D. Only for the purpose of the insurance provided by this or"suit'that does result; endorsement, SECTION V — DEFINITIONS is (2) Except as provided in Paragraph B.3 of this amended to add the following definition: endorsement, agree to make available any 'Written contract' means a written contract or written other Insurance the additional insured has for agreement that requires you to make a person or a loss we cover under this Coverage Part organization an additional insured on this Coverage (3) Send us copies of as legal papers received, Part,provided the contract or agreement: and otherwise cooperate with us in the 1. Is currently in effect or becomes effective during investigation, defense, or settlement of the claim or'suit';and the term of this policy;and (4) Tender the defense and indemnity of any 2. Was executed prior to: claim or 'suit' to any other insurer or self a. The'body injury'or"property damage';or insurer whose policy or program applies to a b The offense that caused the 'personal and loss we cover under this Coverage Part. But if the'written contract' requires this insurance advertising injury' to be primary and non-contributory, this for which the additional insured seeks coverage provision (4) does not apply to insurance on under this Coverage Part which the additional insured is a Named Insured. • • • 0-140331-C Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office,Inc.,with its permission Page 2 of 2 (Ed. 10/10) G-300429-A (Ed. 11/07) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. CHANGES - OTHER INSURANCE This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL UMBRELLA PLUS COVERAGE PART Solely with respect to the coverage afforded under this insurance to any person or organization which qualifies as an additional insured pursuant to paragraph 2. b. or c. of SECTION II—WHO IS AN INSURED, the Other Insurance Condition of SECTION IV—CONDITIONS is deleted and replaced with the following: 4. Other Insurance This insurance is excess over any other insurance available to the additional insured whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis except that this insurance shall be either primary to, or primary to and noncontributing with, such other insurance if so required by written contract or agreement with the additional insured. This condition does not apply to insurance purchased specifically to apply in excess of this insurance. 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