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SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 5596
Mowing and Grounds Maintenance for Athletic Fields
THIS Mowing and Grounds Maintenance for Athletic Fields Agreement
("Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home-
rule municipal corporation (ÑCityÒ) and Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.
(ÑContractor"), effective upon execution by the City Manager or the City ManagerÔs
designee (ÑCity ManagerÒ).
WHEREAS, Contractor has bid to provide Mowing and Grounds Maintenance for
Athletic Fields in response to Request for Bid/Proposal No. 5596 (ÑRFB/RFPÒ), which
RFB/RFP includes the required scope of work and all specifications and which RFB/RFP
and the ContractorÔs bid or proposal response, as applicable, are incorporated by
reference in this Agreement as Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, as if each were fully set
out here in its entirety.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1.Scope. Contractor will provide Mowing and Grounds Maintenance for Athletic
Fields (ÑServicesÒ) in accordance with the attached Scope of Work, as shown in
Attachment A, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this
Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety, and in accordance with Exhibit 2.
2.Term.
(A)The Term of this Agreement is one year beginning on the date provided in
the Notice to Proceed from the Contract Administrator or the CityÔs Procurement
Division. The parties may mutually extend the term of this Agreement for up to
one additional one-year periods (ÑOption Period(s)Ò), provided, the parties do so
in writing prior to the expiration of the original term or the then-current Option
Period.
(B)At the end of the Term of this Agreement or the final Option Period, the
Agreement may, at the request of the City prior to expiration of the Term or final
Option Period, continue on a month-to-month basis for up to six months with
compensation set based on the amount listed in Attachment B for the Term or the
final Option Period. The Contractor may opt out of this continuing term by
providing notice to the City at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Term or
final Option Period. During the month-to-month term, either Party may terminate
the Agreement upon 30 daysÔ written notice to the other Party.
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3.Compensation and Payment. This Agreement is for an amount not to exceed
$87,803.76, subject to approved extensions and changes. Payment will be made
for Services performed and accepted by the City within 30 days of acceptance,
subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice. All pricing must be in accordance
with the attached Bid/Pricing Schedule, as shown in Attachment B, the content
of which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in
its entirety. Any amount not expended during the initial term or any option period
may, at the CityÔs discretion, be allocated for use in the next Option Period.
Invoices must be mailed to the following address with a copy provided to the
Contract Administrator:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
4.Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator designated by the City is
responsible for approval of all phases of performance and operations under this
Agreement, including deductions for non-performance and authorizations for
payment. The CityÔs Contract Administrator for this Agreement is as follows:
Name: Liza Nino Elizalde
Department: Parks and Recreation
Phone: 361-826-3026
Email: Lizan@cctexas.com
5.Insurance; Bonds.
(A)Before performance can begin under this Agreement, the Contractor must
deliver a certificate of insurance (ÑCOIÒ), as proof of the required insurance
coverages, to the CityÔs Risk Manager and the Contract Administrator.
Additionally, the COI must state that the City will be given at least 30 daysÔ
advance written notice of cancellation, material change in coverage, or intent
not to renew any of the policies. The City must be named as an additional insured.
The City Attorney must be given copies of all insurance policies within 10 days of
the City Manager's written request. Insurance requirements are as stated in
Attachment C, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this
Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety.
(B)In the event that a payment bond, a performance bond, or both, are
required of the Contractor to be provided to the City under this Agreement before
performance can commence, the terms, conditions, and amounts required in the
bonds and appropriate surety information are as included in the RFB/RFP or as
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may be added to Attachment C, and such content is incorporated here in this
Agreement by reference as if each bondÔs terms, conditions, and amounts were
fully set out here in its entirety.
6. Purchase Release Order. For multiple-release purchases of Services to be
provided by the Contractor over a period of time, the City will exercise its right to
specify time, place and quantity of Services to be delivered in the following
manner: any City department or division may send to Contractor a purchase
release order signed by an authorized agent of the department or division. The
purchase release order must refer to this Agreement, and Services will not be
rendered until the Contractor receives the signed purchase release order.
7. Inspection and Acceptance. City may inspect all Services and products supplied
before acceptance. Any Services or products that are provided but not
accepted by the City must be corrected or re-worked immediately at no charge
to the City. If immediate correction or re-working at no charge cannot be made
by the Contractor, a replacement service may be procured by the City on the
open market and any costs incurred, including additional costs over the itemÔs
bid/proposal price, must be paid by the Contractor within 30 days of receipt of
CityÔs invoice.
8. Warranty.
(A) The Contractor warrants that all products supplied under this Agreement
are new, quality items that are free from defects, fit for their intended purpose,
and of good material and workmanship. The Contractor warrants that it has clear
title to the products and that the products are free of liens or encumbrances.
(B) In addition, the products purchased under this Agreement shall be
warranted by the Contractor or, if indicated in Attachment D by the
manufacturer, for the period stated in Attachment D. Attachment D is attached
to this Agreement and is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully
set out here in its entirety.
(C) Contractor warrants that all Services will be performed in accordance
with the standard of care used by similarly situated contractors performing similar
services.
9. Quality/Quantity Adjustments. Any Service quantities indicated on the Bid/Pricing
Schedule are estimates only and do not obligate the City to order or accept more
than the CityÔs actual requirements nor do the estimates restrict the City from
ordering less than its actual needs during the term of the Agreement and including
any Option Period. Substitutions and deviations from the CityÔs product
requirements or specifications are prohibited without the prior written approval of
the Contract Administrator.
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10. Non-Appropriation. The continuation of this Agreement after the close of any
th
fiscal year of the City, which fiscal year ends on September 30 annually, is subject
to appropriations and budget approval specifically covering this Agreement as
an expenditure in said budget, and it is within the sole discretion of the CityÔs City
Council to determine whether or not to fund this Agreement. The City does not
represent that this budget item will be adopted, as said determination is within the
City Council's sole discretion when adopting each budget.
11. Independent Contractor. Contractor will perform the work required by this
Agreement as an independent contractor and will furnish such Services in its own
manner and method, and under no circumstances or conditions will any agent,
servant or employee of the Contractor be considered an employee of the City.
12. Subcontractors. In performing the Services, the Contractor will not enter into
subcontracts or utilize the services of subcontractors.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing
executed by authorized representatives of both parties.
14. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any breach of any term or condition of this
Agreement waives any subsequent breach of the same.
15. Taxes. The Contractor covenants to pay payroll taxes, Medicare taxes, FICA
taxes, unemployment taxes and all other applicable taxes. Upon request, the City
Manager shall be provided proof of payment of these taxes within 15 days of such
request.
16. Notice. Any notice required under this Agreement must be given by fax, hand
delivery, or certified mail, postage prepaid, and is deemed received on the day
faxed or hand-delivered or on the third day after postmark if sent by certified mail.
Notice must be sent as follows:
IF TO CITY:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Liza Nino Elizalde
Title: Contract and Funds Administrator
Address: 400 Mann St, Suite 200, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: 361-826-3026
Fax: N/A
IF TO CONTRACTOR:
Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.
Attn: Jerry Maldonado
Title: Owner /CEO
Address: 16348 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247
Phone: 210-599-1219
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Fax: N/A
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND
AGENTS (ÑINDEMNITEESÒ) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY,
LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF
WHATEVER NATURE, CHARACTER, OR DESCRIPTION ON ACCOUNT OF
PERSONAL INJURIES, PROPERTY LOSS, OR DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER KIND
OF INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF
LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYSÔ FEES AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES,
WHICH ARISE OR ARE CLAIMED TO ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT BY THE CONTRACTOR OR RESULTS FROM THE NEGLIGENT
ACT, OMISSION, MISCONDUCT, OR FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR OR ITS
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. CONTRACTOR MUST, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE,
INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO THEIR SETTLEMENT
OR OTHER DISPOSITION, DEFEND ALL ACTIONS BASED THEREON WITH
COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND PAY ALL
CHARGES OF ATTORNEYS AND ALL OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES OF
ANY KIND ARISING OR RESULTING FROM ANY SAID LIABILITY, DAMAGE,
LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, OR ACTIONS. THE INDEMNIFICATION
OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE
THE EXPIRATION OR EARLIER TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
18. Termination.
(A) The City may terminate this Agreement for ContractorÔs failure to comply with
any of the terms of this Agreement. The City must give the Contractor written
notice of the breach and set out a reasonable opportunity to cure. If the
Contractor has not cured within the cure period, the City may terminate this
Agreement immediately thereafter.
(B) Alternatively, the City may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon
30 days advance written notice to the Contractor. The City may also terminate
this Agreement upon 24 hours written notice to the Contractor for failure to pay or
provide proof of payment of taxes as set out in this Agreement.
19. OwnerÔs Manual and Preventative Maintenance. Contractor agrees to provide a
copy of the ownerÔs manual and/or preventative maintenance guidelines or
instructions if available for any equipment purchased by the City pursuant to this
Agreement. Contractor must provide such documentation upon delivery of such
equipment and prior to receipt of the final payment by the City.
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20. Limitation of Liability. The CityÔs maximum liability under this Agreement is limited
to the total amount of compensation listed in Section 3 of this Agreement. In no
event shall the City be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages.
21. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement by the Contractor, or of any right
or interest contained herein, is effective unless the City Manager first gives written
consent to such assignment. The performance of this Agreement by the
Contractor is of the essence of this Agreement, and the City Manager's right to
withhold consent to such assignment is within the sole discretion of the City
Manager on any ground whatsoever.
22. Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is considered to be severable and,
if, for any reason, any provision or part of this Agreement is determined to be
invalid and contrary to applicable law, such invalidity shall not impair the
operation of nor affect those portions of this Agreement that are valid, but this
Agreement shall be construed and enforced in all respects as if the invalid or
unenforceable provision or part had been omitted.
23. Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between this
Agreement, its attachments, and exhibits, such conflicts and inconsistencies will
be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
A. this Agreement (excluding attachments and exhibits);
B. its attachments;
C. the bid solicitation document including any addenda (Exhibit 1); then,
D. the ContractorÔs bid response (Exhibit 2).
24. Certificate of Interested Parties. Contractor agrees to comply with Texas
Government Code Section 2252.908, as it may be amended, and to complete
Form 1295 ÑCertificate of Interested PartiesÒ as part of this Agreement if required
by said statute.
25. Governing Law. Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, Texas, and City laws
in the performance of this Agreement. The applicable law for any legal disputes
arising out of this Agreement is the law of the State of Texas, and such form and
venue for such disputes is the appropriate district, county, or justice court in and
for Nueces County, Texas.
26. Public Information Act Requirements. This paragraph applies only to agreements
that have a stated expenditure of at least $1,000,000 or that result in the
expenditure of at least $1,000,000 by the City. The requirements of Subchapter J,
Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract and the Contractor
agrees that the contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or
intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
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27. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior
negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, either oral or
written, between the parties.
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CONTRACTOR
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
________________________________________________
Josh Chronley
Assistant Director of Finance - Procurement
Date: _________________________
Attached and Incorporated by Reference:
Attachment A: Scope of Work
Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule
Attachment C: Insurance and Bond Requirements
Attachment D: Warranty Requirements
Incorporated by Reference Only:
Exhibit 1: RFB/RFP No. 5596
Exhibit 2: ContractorÔs Bid/Proposal Response
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1General Requirements/Background Information
The Contractor shall provide complete mowing and grounds maintenance for
Athletic Fields and the Cricket Field including all reasonable and necessary labor,
supervision, equipment and supplies to keep contracted areas properly
maintained. The Contractor and all related employees shall attend an orientation
prior to the term of the contract and each extension.
2Scope of Work
Provide complete ground maintenance including litter, debris removal, and
mowing to City owned property as shown on Exhibit A and Exhibit B specifications
for locations and mapping.
1.Prep/Post Work
A.Prior to each operation, the Contractor shall remove all litter and debris,
including paper, cans, bottles, bags, grass clippings, accumulated leaves,
palm fronds, and other tree litter including tree limbs from the identified
locations. Including, but not limited to, fence lines, sidewalks, trees, shrubs,
groundcover beds, all curbs and gutters, and other hard surfaces within the
identified location. Pick-up shall consist of removal of visible litter larger than
three inches square. Special attention shall be given to ensure the removal
of objects which may cause injury, if thrown from equipment.
B.After operations, the Contractor shall remove any visible trash and debris that
were cut up during the process. The Contractor shall not dispose of any trash
or debris into dumpsters located on City property. The trash and debris must
be removed from City property and disposed of in accordance with all City
ordinances. All trash and litter shall be disposed of properly at the
ContractorÔs expense.
C.The Contractor is required to cover/tarp debris while transporting for disposal
and while moving from site to site.
D.Disposing of litter and debris at an illegal dumpsite is grounds for termination
of this agreement.
2.Mowing and Trimming
A.Turf shall be mowed to a height of three inches using reel or rotary type
mowers, with the exception of the Cricket Field which will be cut
weekly at 1.5Ò located at the Westside Baseball Complex, see Exhibit
B.Reel type mower is required only for the baseball fields. Rough
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cutting, scraping and bush hogging will not be permitted.
B.Turf shall be mowed to maintain a neat appearance. If any mowing is
to be omitted or delayed, it shall be omitted or delayed only at the
discretion of the Contract Administrator or authorized designee.
Mowing cycles must be completed according to the cycle description
indicated below.
C.Cycle Description
Athletic Fields
¤Growing Season (March Ï October) *Bi-Weekly ~ 16 cycles
*Bi-Weekly Cycle 1 runs from the 1st-15th Cycle 2 is the 16th
through the End of the Month
¤Non-Growing Season (November Ï February) Monthly ~ 4 cycles
¤Cricket Field Growing Season (March-October)
*Weekly* 32 cycles
¤Cricket Field Non-Growing Season (November-February)
*Bi-Weekly* 16 cycles
D.Mower height to be measured with mower on a flat, paved surface. A
high quality of cut shall be provided using mowers with sharp cutting
blades so as not to tear, but cleanly cut the blades of grass. Mowing
shall be performed in a manner as not to damage trees, shrubs, plants,
signs, or other obstructions.
E.String line trimmers shall not be used to mow or trim turf areas wider than
24 inches, except in areas approved by the Contract Administrator or
designee.
F.Mowing operations shall be performed in such a manner as to prevent
the piling of excessive and unsightly grass clippings and leaves on lawns.
The Contractor shall remove excessive clippings immediately following
each mowing cycle prior to the work crew leaving the work site.
G.All resulting clippings and leaves shall be removed from any roadway
walkway, parking area, or any other hard surface including curbs and
gutters and from plant beds, tree collars, etc.
3.Edging
A.Cut all edges with a mechanical edging device (not a line trimmer) three
times per year during the growing season. This includes all curbs and
sidewalks. The first edging shall be completed in March, the second in
June and the third in October.
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B.The Contractor shall promptly remove all debris, including soil and
trimmings from the areas, sidewalks, and roadways after each edging
operation prior to the work crew leaving the work site. Edge only with
steel disc or steel blade edgerÔs. String line trimming shall not be used for
edging.
4.Weed Control.
Hard Surfaces: Contractor shall use herbicides and hand labor to remove and
control undesirable vegetation (weeds) from expansion joints, cracks of
sidewalks, parking lots, curbing and concrete medians, including road
pavement that is within two feet of said areas.
3Work Site and Conditions
A. The work shall be performed at locations throughout the City as defined by
group. Exhibit A List of Locations and Exhibit B for Maps.
B. Contractor shall supply the City with a work schedule to indicate the
normal starting and completion times for its operations. The Contractor
shall provide landscaping and grounds maintenance only in appropriate
months and in accordance with the CityÔs cycle requirements. Changes in
such work schedules must be approved by the City.
C. Work Hours: The Contractor will confine all operations to daylight hours,
Monday through Friday, unless one of the days is a City designated
holiday. Saturday and Sunday work will require approval from the
Contract Administrator or Superintendent to ensure there is no
interference with activities, rentals or special events.
D. Non-Work Hours: The Contractor may not store any equipment or tools on
any site. The Contractor shall at all times, keep all sites under this
agreement, free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish
caused by ContractorÔs employees at work, and Contractor shall
remove all equipment, supplies, and materials belonging to Contractor
from and about the work area and all tools, leaving the premises clean.
E. Ozone Warning Days:
1.No mowing will be done on the designated Ozone Action Days except
in the case of a special event, emergency or removing a liability. If
mowing is necessary for such a situation, mowing will be kept to a
minimum. However, the Contract Administrator or designee will retain
the right to determine and notify the contractor of any such special
event, emergency or liability.
2.All push mowers, string line trimmers, riding mowers and other small
engines will not be used at all.
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3. Diesel powered mowing equipment will be allowed to operate on the
second day of back-to-back Ozone Action Days if equipment is labeled
stating the type of fuel used and the contractor has made contact with
the Contract Administrator, or designee, and received permission to
proceed with work order.
4.Equipment using reformulated gas will be allowed to operate on the third
day of back-to-back Ozone Action Days if equipment is labeled stating
the type of fuel used and the contractor has made contact with the
Contract Administrator, or designee and received permission to proceed
with work order.
4Contractor Quality Control and Superintendence
The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Program
that is acceptable to the Contract Administrator to assure that the requirements
of the Contract are provided as specified. The Contractor will also provide
supervision of the work to insure it complies with the contract requirements.
5Safety Requirements
A.Public Safety and Convenience: The safety of the public and the
convenience of traffic shall be regarded as prime importance. All portions
of streets shall be kept open to traffic. The Contractor shall coordinate all
Work with the Contract Administrator and shall place warning signs in
accordance with the current version of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. The Contractor shall provide all signs, sign stands, safety
flags, and all other safety materials or devices as well as safety vests to
protect the mower and to ensure safe passage for pedestrian and vehicular
traffic at all times. The Contractor will be responsible for the maintenance or
replacement of these items as necessary. If at any time work is in progress,
the traffic control devices do not accomplish the intended purpose due to
weather or other conditions affecting the safe handling of traffic, the
Contractor shall immediately make necessary changes thereto to correct
the unsatisfactory conditions. These provisions for directing traffic will not be
paid for directly but shall be subsidiary to the various bid items of this
contract.
B.Chemicals: All products (chemicals) shall be kept in a properly labeled
container and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) kept on each item, in a clearly
marked MSDS notebook by the contractor. The Contractor shall also supply
a copy of all MSDS sheets to the Contract Administrator.
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6Equipment
A. The ContractorÔs grounds and turf maintenance equipment must be
equipped with safety devices which conform to manufacturerÔs standards
and all applicable OSHA regulations to prevent damage to property. The
Contractor shall provide all equipment and supplies (adequate in kind,
quantity and quality) for professionally performing these services in manner
that is satisfactory to the CityÔs Contract Administrator. The typical type of
equipment required for the ground maintenance operations are commercial
riding lawn mowers (size of mower will vary per location) or larger, blade
edger, string line trimmers and blowers.
B. Should the Contractor's equipment require service while at any location, the
Contractor must notify the Contract Administrator or designee. The Contractor
shall not permit any oil, grease, or lubricants to spill onto or to contaminate
the soil. The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean up and disposal of
contaminated soil in accordance with all Applicable City, State, and Federal
Regulations.
7Security and Protection Property
A.Security Requirements:
1.The Contractor shall maintain and abide by the security measures
at all locations including locking gates when leaving the sites.
2.The Contractor shall not enter City buildings at any location for
any reason without receiving prior approval from the Contract
Administrator.
B.Protection of Property:
1.The Contractor shall make necessary provision to protect structures
and property from any and all damage arising out of, relating to, or
resulting from this work.
2.Damages that are not repaired or compensated by the Contractor
will be repaired or compensated by the City at the Contractor's
expense.
8Notification and Inspections
A. Each Monday morning prior to 8:00 a.m., the Contractor shall email the
Contract Administrator or designee indicating the locations and work
being performed that week for approval. If locations listed on the
approved schedule were not mowed and the schedule requires
modifications the revised schedule shall be submitted to the Contract
Administrator or designee by 5:00 pm, the day the location was missed.
No work shall be done without proper, prior notification.
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B. A list of completed locations ready for inspection shall be emailed to the
Contract Administrator or designee no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day to
be inspected. When a location is completed, the assigned City
Inspector shall inspect the site and advise the Contractor of any
discrepancies/rejections. In order to receive credit for mowed rejected
locations the Contractor shall take whatever action necessary to correct
the discrepancies within one working day. Rejected locations not turned
in for inspection within on business day of the rejection will be deemed
incomplete for the cycle and the Contractor will not be given credit. For
the purpose of this contract, workdays shall include Monday- Friday,
unless one of the days is a City designated holiday. The City Inspector
shall then make another inspection and if the discrepancies have not
been corrected, the Contractor will be notified, and a $25 re-inspection
fee will be charged for a third inspection. At that time the Contractor
shall have one working day to complete the work. If the discrepancies
still have not been corrected, the Contractor will be notified to correct
the discrepancies and a $50 fee will be charged. Failure of the fourth
inspection will deem the property un- serviced and will need to be
completed in its entirety within the same cycle and resubmitted for the
first inspection. The Contractor shall deduct the inspection fee on the
invoice before submitting payment.
C. The Contractor shall submit invoices ONLY after cycles are completed.
Each location within a group has a 10% penalty for unsatisfactory or
incomplete work. A 10% penalty will be applied to the invoice total for
incomplete cycles. The Contractor will adjust incomplete cycle payment
to reflect the locations missed based on the average price per acre. The
10% penalty will apply to the adjusted invoice total.
D. The City shall have the right at all times to examine the supplies, materials
and equipment used by the Contractor, agents, and employees.
E. Work Crew Supervision: The Contractor shall provide qualified supervision
of each crew at all times while working under this Contract. Each
supervisor shall be authorized by the Contractor to accept and act upon
all directives issued by the City and Contract Administrator. Failure of the
supervisor to act on said directives shall be sufficient cause to give notice
that the Contractor is in default of the contract unless such directives
would create potential personal injury or safety hazards.
F. The Contractor shall promptly (same day) notify the Contract
Administrator of any broken or damaged irrigation systems and poor
or inadequate irrigation patterns, holes, cave-ins, or depressions in turf
grass, mulched areas, broken signs, watering schedules defects or
hazards that impact quality of turf and/or landscaping.
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9Invoicing
For efficient payment processing, all Invoices should have the purchase
order number, group number, location and acres serviced on them.
Invoices must be mailed to the following address with a copy provided to
the Contract Administrator at parksandrec.invoices@cctexas.com
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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OPTION A: LOCATIONS
GROUP
MAINTENANCE AREA LOCATION/ADDRESS ACRES
ATHLETICS
1 Ben Garza Baseball Fields 1815 Howard St. 5.89
2 BMX Race Track / Inside & Out 4035 Greenwood Dr. 8.07
3 Botsford Complex 2801 McArdle Rd. 6.00
4 Greenwood Complex 4409 Greenwood Dr. 10.40
5 Sparkling City Baseball Complex 4035 Greenwood Dr. 5.75
6 Westside Baseball Complex 4033 Greenwood Dr. 14.00
7 International Westside 4033 Greenwood Dr. 5.21
TOTAL 55.32
OPTION B: LOCATIONS
GROUP
MAINTENANCE AREA LOCATION/ADDRESS ACRES
ATHLETICS
1 Ben Garza Baseball Fields 1815 Howard St. 5.89
2 BMX Racetrack / Inside & Out 4035 Greenwood Dr. 8.07
3 Botsford Complex 2801 McArdle Rd. 6.00
4 Greenwood Complex 4409 Greenwood Dr. 10.40
5 Sparkling City Baseball Complex 4035 Greenwood Dr. 5.75
6 Westside Baseball Complex 4033 Greenwood Dr. 14.00
7 International Westside 4033 Greenwood Dr. 5.21
8 Price Park Sports Complex 3801 Gollihar Rd. 17.00
9 Bill Witt Racetrack 6869 Yorktown Blvd. 1.50
10 Paul Jones Fields 1901 Paul Jones Ave. 9.18
TOTAL 83.00
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EXHIBIT B: MAPS
Group Athletics-1
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Group Athletics- 2
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Group Athletics- 3
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Group Athletics Ï 4
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Group Athletics- 5
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Group Athletics- 6
Westside Baseball Complex /10.30 Acres Borderline Red area Ï Westside
Cricket Field /3.70 Acres
Area in red is the Cricket field and should be cut to 1.5" following cut cycles described in
section 4.2.2.C. of the Scope of Work. All other areas remaining within the yellow
perimeter for Westside Baseball complex will follow the 3Ò rule.
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Group Athletics Ï 7
Mowing outside the red line. International Westside 5.21 Acres
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT
BID FORM
RFB No. 4549
Mowing and Grounds Maintenance for
Athletic Fields
PAGE 1 OF 1
2/9/2024
Date:
Authorized
JeremyCharo
Maldonado Nursery & landscaping, Inc.
Bidder: Signature:
1.Refer to ÑInstructions to BiddersÒ and Contract Terms and Conditions before
completing bid.
2.Quote your best price for each item.
3.In submitting this bid, Bidder certifies that:
a.the prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement with any other Bidder or competitor, for the
purpose of restricting competition with regard to prices.
b.Bidder is an Equal Opportunity Employer,and the Disclosure of Interest information
on file with CityÔs Contracts and Procurement office, pursuant to the Code of
Ordinances, is current and true.
c.Bidder is current with all taxes due and company is in good standing with all
applicablegovernmental agencies.
d.Bidder acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda for this RFB.
e.Bidder shall provide pricing for both OPTION A and OPTION B locations. Only one
option will be awarded.
DescriptionQTY UNITUnit Price
Mowing and Grounds Maintenance
Services for Athletic Fields - Option A 20 Cycles $
2,091.89
A (51.62Acres)
Mowing and Grounds Maintenance
Services for Cricket Field(3.70 Acres) 48 Cycles$
128.57
TOTAL
$ 48,009.16
OptionDescriptionQTY UNITUnit Price
Mowing and Grounds Maintenance
Services for Athletic Fields Ï Option B 20 Cycles $
4,081.62
B (79.30Acres)
Mowing and Grounds Maintenance
128.57
Services for Cricket Field(3.70 Acres) 48 Cycles $
$ 87,803.76
TOTAL
ATTACHMENT C: INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS
I.CONTRACTORÔS LIABILITY INSURANCE
A.Contractormust not commence work under this agreement until all insurance required
has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. Contractor
must not allow any subcontractor Agencyto commence work until all similar insurance
required of any subcontractor Agencyhas been obtained.
B.Contractormust furnish to the CityÔs Risk Managerand Contract Administer one (1)copy
of Certificates of Insurance (COI) with applicable policy endorsements showing the
following minimum coverage by an insurance company(s) acceptable to the CityÔs Risk
Manager. The City must be listed as an additional insured on the General liability and
Auto Liability policies by endorsement, and a waiver of subrogation is required on all
applicable policies.Endorsements must be provided with COI. Project name and or
number must be listed in Description Box of COI.
TYPE OF INSURANCEMINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
Commercial General LiabilityIncluding:$1,000,000 Per Occurrence
1.Commercial Broad Form
2.Premises Ï Operations
3.Products/ Completed Operations
4.Contractual Liability
5.Independent Contractors
6.Personal Injury- Advertising Injury
AUTO LIABILITY (including)$500,000 Combined Single Limit
1.Owned
2.Hired and Non-Owned
3.Rented/Leased
WORKERSÔ COMPENSATIONStatutory
EMPLOYERÔS LIABILITY$500,000 /$500,000 /$500,000
C.In the event of accidents of any kindrelated to this agreement,Contractormust furnish
the Risk Manager with copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days of the
accident.
II.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A.Applicable forpaid employees, Contractormust obtain workersÔ compensation
coverage through a licensed insurance company. The coverage must be written on a
policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. The
workersÔ compensation coverage provided must be in an amount sufficient to assure
that all workersÔ compensation obligations incurred by the Contractorwill be promptly
met.
B.Contractorshall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this
Contract, and any extension hereof, at Contractor's sole expense, insurance coverage
written on an occurrence basis, by companies authorized and admitted todo business
in the State of Texas and with an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A- VII.
C.Contractorshall be required to submit a copy of the replacement certificate of
insurance to City at the address provided below within 10 days of the requested
change. Contractorshall pay any costs incurred resulting from said changes. All notices
under this Article shall be given to City at the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Risk Manager
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
D.Contractoragrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance
policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions:
List the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and elected representatives
asadditional insured by endorsement, as respects operations, completed operation
and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract with the
City, with the exception of the workers' compensation policy;
Provide for an endorsement that the "other insurance" clause shall not apply to the City
of Corpus Christi where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy;
Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City; and
Provide 30 calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any, cancellation,
non-renewal, material change or termination in coverage and not less than 10 calendar
days advance written notice for nonpayment of premium.
E.Within 5 calendar days of a cancellation, non-renewal, material change or termination
of coverage, Contractor shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and
applicable endorsements to City. City shall have the option to suspend Contractor's
performance should there be a lapse in coverage at any time during this contract.
Failure to provide and to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material
breach of this contract.
F.In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Contractor's failure to provide
and maintain any insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, the City shall have the right to order Contractorto remove the exhibit
hereunder, and/or withhold any payment(s) if any, which become due to Contractor
hereunder until Contractordemonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.
G.Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which
Contractormay be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property
resulting from Contractor's or its subcontractorÔs performance of the work covered
under this agreement.
H.It is agreed that Contractor's insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory
with respect to any insurance or self insurance carried by the City of Corpus Christi for
liability arising out of operations under this agreement.
I.It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition toand separate
from any other obligation contained in this agreement.
BOND REQUIREMENTS:
Nobondsarerequired
2021 Insurance Requirements
Ins. Req. Exhibit 4-B
Contracts for General Services Ï Services Performed Onsite
05/10/2021 Risk Management ÏLegal Dept.
ATTACHMENT D WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
No warranty is required for this Service Agreement.