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CONTRACT FOR
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PAVILION ON THE LAKE
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CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PACIFIC HARVEST CATERING
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into between City of Atascadero, a
Municipal Corporation ("City"), and Pacific Harvest Catering ("Contractor"). City and
Contractor agree as follows:
l.SCOPE AND STANDARDS:
A.CONTRACT. Contractor shall do all work, attend all meetings, produce all reports
and carry out all activities necessary to complete the services described in the SCOPE OF
WORK AND STANDARDS FOR SERVICES, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference as Exhibit A, as requested by the City. This Contract and its exhibits shall be known
as the "Contract Documents." Terms set forth in any Contract Document shall be deemed to
be incorporated in all Contract Documents as if set forth in full therein.
2. EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PERSONNEL:
A. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; EMPLOYEES OF CONTRACTOR. Contractor
enters into this Contract as, and shall at all times remain as to the City, an independent
contractor and not as an employee of the City. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to
be inconsistent with this relationship or status. Any persons employed by Contractor for the
performance of services pursuant to this Contract shall remain employees of Contractor, shall
at all times be under the direction and control of Contractor, and shall not be considered
employees of City. All persons employed by Contractor to perform services pursuant to this
Contract shall be entitled solely to the right and privileges afforded to Contractor employees
and shall not be entitled, as a result of providing services hereunder, to any additional rights or
privileges that may be afforded to City employees.
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B. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION. The Contractor agrees and hereby represents it
has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the
work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this Contract
is based on such independent investigation and research.
C. COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT LAWS. The Contractor shall keep itself fully
informed of, shall observe and comply with, and shall cause any and all persons, firms or
corporations employed by it or under its control to observe and comply with, applicable federal,
state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, orders and decrees which in any
manner affect those engaged or employed on the work described by this Contract or the
materials used or which in any way affect the conduct of the work.
D. UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. Contractor shall not engage in
unlawful employment discrimination. Such unlawful employment discrimination includes, but is
not limited to, employment discrimination based upon a person's race, religious creed, color,
national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, gender,
citizenship or sexual orientation.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE:
The services of Contractor are to commence upon July 1, 2014. Except as provided in
Sections 6 and 19 below, this Contract shall terminate no later than June 30, 2017 with the
option of two (2) one-year extensions upon mutual agreement of both parties.
4. COMPENSATION:
Compensation from the Contractor shall be as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
5. TERMINATION:
A.30 DAYS NOTICE. The City, upon thirty (30) days written notice, may terminate this
Contract, without cause, at any time. In the event of such termination, the City shall be
compensated for non-disputed fees under the terms of this Contract up to the date of
termination.
B. OBLIGATIONS SURVIVE TERMINATION. Notwithstanding any termination of this
Contract, Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the
City by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Contractor, and the City may withhold any
payments due to Contractor until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due the
City from Contractor is determined. All of the indemnification, defense and hold harmless
obligations in this Contract shall survive termination. The obligations of the Surety on the
Faithful Performance Bond shall survive the termination of this Contract.
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6. CHANGES:
The City or Contractor may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the
services of Contractor to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or
decrease in the amount of Contractor's obligation and/or changes in the schedule must be
authorized in advance by both Parties in writing. Mutually agreed changes shall be
incorporated in written amendments to this Contract. Any increase in the amount of
Contractor's obligation and/or changes in Exhibit A and or Exhibit B must be authorized in
advance by the City Manager.
7. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
A.CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or
shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the
interests of City or which would in any way hinder Contractor's performance of services under
this Contract. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, Contractor
shall take reasonable care to ensure that no person having any such interest shall be
employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written
consent of the City Manager. Contractor agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the
appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this
Contract. Contractor agrees to include language similar to this Section 9(A) in all contracts
with subcontractors and agents for the work contemplated herein.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-
A.ALL INFORMATION KEPT IN CONFIDENCE. All materials prepared or assembled
by Contractor pursuant to performance of this Contract are confidential and Contractor agrees
that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written
approval of the City, except by court order.
B. REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE. If Contractor or any of its
officers, employees, or subcontractors does voluntarily provide information in violation of this
Contract, the City has the right to reimbursement and indemnity from party releasing such
information for any damages caused by the releasing party's, including the non-releasing
party's attorney's fees and disbursements, including without limitation expert's fees and
disbursements.
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C. COOPERATION. City and Contractor shall promptly notify the other party should
Contractor or City, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors be served with any
summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories,
request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party
regarding this Contract and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or
property located within the City. City and Contractor each retains the right, but has no
obligation, to represent the other party and/or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar
proceeding. Contractor and City agree to cooperate fully with the other party and to provide the
other party with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by
Contractor or City. However, City and Contractor's right to review any such response does not
imply or mean the right by the other party to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
9. PROVISION OF LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:
A.CONTRACTOR PROPERTY. Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor,
supervision, equipment, communications facilities, and supplies necessary to perform the
services required by this Contract except as set forth in Exhibit C. City acknowledges that all
equipment and other tangible assets used by Contractor in providing these services are the
property of Contractor and shall remain the property of Contractor upon termination of this
Contract.
B. SPECIAL SUPPLIES. City shall be responsible for supplying any special supplies,
stationary, notices, forms or similar items that it requires to be issued with a City logo. All such
items shall be approved by the City Manager and shall be provided at City's sole cost and
expense.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW:
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED. Contractor shall keep itself informed of applicable local,
state, and federal laws and regulations which may affect those employed by it or in any way
affect the performance of its services pursuant to this Contract. Contractor shall observe and
comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of federal, state and local
governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any
of the work authorized by this Contract. Contractor shall at all times hold a valid contractor's
license if performing any function or activity for which a license is required pursuant to Chapter
9 (commencing with section 7000) of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions
Code, and Contractor shall provide a copy of the license(s) upon the request of the City. The
City, its officials, officers, elected officials, appointed officials and employees shall not be liable
at law or in equity as a result of any failure of contractor to comply with this section.
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11. SUBCONTRACTING/ SUBLEASING:
None of the services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the prior
written consent of the City Manager. Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the City for the
negligent acts and omissions of its contractors and subcontractors, and of persons either
directly or indirectly employed by them, as it is for the negligent acts and omissions of persons
directly employed by Contractor.
Contractor shall not sublease or otherwise convey any interest of any sort granted by
this Agreement to any person or persons whatsoever without prior written consent and
approval by the City.
12. ASSIGNABILITY:
Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Contract whether by
assignment or notation. However, claims for money due or to become due Contractor from the
City under this Contract may be assigned to a financial institution, but only with prior written
consent of the City Manager. Notice of any assignment or transfer whether voluntary or
involuntary shall be furnished promptly to the City. The rights and benefits under this
agreement are for the sole and exclusive benefit of the City and this Contract shall not be
construed that any third party has an interest in the Contract.
13. LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR:
Contractor shall be responsible for performing the work under this Contract in a manner
which is consistent with the generally accepted standards of Contractor's profession and shall
be liable for its own negligence and the negligent acts of its employees, agents, contractors
and subcontractors. The City shall have no right of control over the manner in which the work
is to be done but only as to its outcome, and shall not be charged with the responsibility of
preventing risk to Contractor or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors.
14. INDEMNIFICATION:
A.INDEMNIFICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY. When the law establishes a
professional standard of care for Contractor's Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and a[] of its
officials, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all losses,
liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs to the extent
same are caused in whole or in part by any negligence, or wrongful act, error or omission of
Contractor, willful misconduct, or recklessness of its officers, agents, employees or
subcontractors (or any entity or individual that Contractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in
the performance of professional services under this agreement.
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B. INDEMNIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY. Other than in
the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Contractor
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its employees, officials and
agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration
proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of
any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court
costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a
consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this
Agreement by Contractor or by any individual or entity for which contractor is legally liable,
including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Contractor.
C. GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS. Contractor agrees to obtain executed
indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section for each
and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of
Contractor in the performance of this agreement. In the event contractor fails to obtain such
indemnity obligations from others as required here, Contractor agrees to be fully responsible
according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these
requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of
any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth here is binding
on the successor, assigns or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the termination of this
agreement or this section.
15. INSURANCE:
Contractor shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement
insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit E attached to and part of this agreement.
lb. RECORDS:
Contractor shall keep true and accurate books and records showing all of its business
transactions in separate records of account for the catering operation, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. The records shall be clearly identified and readily
accessible and in a form acceptable to the City, which the City may specify and change from
time to time. The City shall have the right, through its representatives, and at all reasonable
times, to inspect such books and records, including State of California sales tax records. Such
records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3)
years after receipt of final payment.
The City may require Contractor, at its expense, to have its records and accounts
audited by an auditor acceptable to the City and shall present said audit to the Director of
Administrative Services within 30 days after the completion of the audit. If Contractor fails to
provide the required audit, the City shall contract to have an audit performed at Contractor's
expense.
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17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A.ASSIGNMENT OR SUBSTITUTION. City has a NONDISCRIMINATION /
NONPREFERENTIAL TREATMENT STATEMENT In performing this Contract, the parties
shall not discriminate or grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, age,
religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or national origin, and shall comply to the fullest
extent allowed by law, with all applicable local, state, and federal laws relating to
nondiscrimination.
B. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS. Contractor hereby promises and agrees to comply with
all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.A. & 1101 et seq.),
as amended; and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined
therein. Should Contractor so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work
and/or services covered by this contract, and should the Federal Government impose
sanctions against the City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Contractor hereby agrees to,
and shall, reimburse City for the cost of all such sanctions imposed, together with any and all
costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by the City in connection therewith.
C. GOVERNING LAW. The City and Contractor understand and agree that the laws of
the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to
this Contract and also govern the interpretation of this Contract. Any litigation concerning this
Contract shall take place in the San Luis Obispo Superior Court, federal diversity jurisdiction
being expressly waived.
D.City has an interest in the qualifications of and capability of the persons and entities
that will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Contractor by this Contract. In
recognition of that interest, neither any complete nor partial assignment of this Contract, may
be made by Contractor nor changed, substituted for, deleted, or added to without the prior
written consent of City which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any attempted
assignment or substitution shall be ineffective, null, and void, and constitute a material breach
of this Contract entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including summary
termination of this Contract. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject
to all provisions stipulated in this Contract.
E. ENTIRE CONTRACT. This Contract constitutes the entire Contract and
understanding between the parties relative to the services specified herein and there are no
understandings, agreements, conditions, representations, warranties or promises, with respect
to this Contract, except those contained in or referred to in this Contract and this Contract
supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, courses of conduct, prior dealings among
the parties and documentation of any kind without limitation.
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F. AMENDMENTS. This Contract may be modified or amended, or any of its provisions
waived, only by a subsequent written agreement executed by each of the parties. The parties
agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and any attempted
waiver shall be void.
G.CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION. Contractor and City agree and
acknowledge that the provisions of this Contract have been arrived at through negotiation and
that each party has had a full and fair opportunity to revise the provisions of this Contract and
to have such provisions reviewed by legal counsel. Therefore, any ambiguities in construing or
interpreting this Contract shall not be resolved against the drafting party. The titles of the
various sections are merely informational and shall not be construed as a substantive portion
of this Contract.
H.WAIVER. The waiver at any time by any party of any of its rights with respect to a
default or other matter arising in connection with this Contract shall not be deemed a wavier
with respect to any subsequent default or other matter.
I. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability, of any provision of this
Contract shall not render the other provisions invalid, illegal or unenforceable.
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J_ NOTICES. All invoices, payments, notices, demands, requests, comments, or
approvals that are required to be given by one party to the other under this Contract shall be
in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally or enclosed in a
properly addressed envelope and deposited in a United States Post Office for delivery by
registered or certified mail addressed to the parties (deemed to have been received three (3)
business days after deposit in the U.S. Mail) at the following addresses:
City: City of Atascadero
9315 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
Contractor Pacific Harvest Catering
2205 San Fernando Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
Each party may change the address at which it gives notice by giving ten (10) days
advance, written notice to the other party.
K. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The person or persons executing this Contract on behalf of
Contractor warrant and represent that they have the authority to execute this Contract on
behalf of their Company and further warrant and represent that they have the authority to bind
Contractor to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
Effective this 1st day of July, 2014 by the parties as follows,
Approved as to form: Pacific Harvest Catering
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Approved as to form: CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Brian Pierik, ity Attorney Rache`Tle Rickard, City Manager
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
WITH LABOR CODE § 3700
i am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer
to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in
accordance with the provisions of that code, and f have complied or will comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract. (Cal. Labor C.
§§1860, 1861.)
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work
Contractor agrees to perform and/or provide all food catering services at the Pavilion on
the Lake in a businesslike manner to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.
The City and Contractor agree that Contractor will be the exclusive commercial caterer
for hire for all events at Atascadero's Pavilion on the Lake. No other catering business
may be hired for a fee by a renter using the facility. In the rare instance that due to
circumstances beyond Contractor's control, if the Contractor is absolutely unable to
perform catering services ,the Contractor may, with prior approval by the City Manager,
authorize the renter to hire an outside vendor to provide catering services.
Contractor may provide alcohol at the Pavilion on the Lake as part of its catering
services, but must strictly adhere to all state and local laws regulating the sale of
alcoholic beverages. Contractor must establish and maintain procedures to ensure that
alcohol is not served or sold to minors. The City reserves the right to revoke
Contractor's privilege to provide alcoholic beverages at the Pavilion on the Lake if
problems occur related to the provision of alcohol on site.
Contractor shall determine the method, details, and means of performing the above-
referenced services so long as the method, details, and means of performing selected
by the Contractor comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
Contractor may use the kitchen facilities for preparing and catering food for either public
or private events, both at the Pavilion on the Lake and off site.
Contractor may, at Contractor's own expense, employ such assistants as Contractor
deems necessary to perform the services required of Contractor by this agreement.
City may not control, direct or supervise Contractor's assistants or employees in the
performance of those services.
The City has the right to inspect and schedule the prices and rates of goods sold on
site. Contractor may only sell items that have been agreed upon through mutual
consent between the Contractor and the City. The City reserves the right to prohibit the
sale of any item which it deems objectionable or beyond the scope of merchandise
deemed necessary for proper service to the public. Contractor shall post rates and
prices of all items in such places as designated by the City.
The City shall have a right to rent or use the Pavilion kitchen and all City-owned
appliances and equipment within the kitchen area provided the kitchen is not in use by
the Contractor. If a renter wishes to rent the Pavilion's kitchen, the Pavilion Coordinator
must request prior authorization from the Contractor.
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EXHIBIT A
Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, all equipment, tools, and instrumentalities
to perform the services under this Contract.
Contractor may only store its equipment, tools, and instrumentalities in an area
approved by the Director of Public Works (or designee). The Director of Public Works
(or designee) may allow storage of the Contractor's equipment, tools, and
instrumentalities in the Pavilion kitchen if there is available space, as determined by the
Pavilion Coordinator. Contractor is responsible for returning all equipment, tools, and
instrumentalities to their proper place after catering events and performing services
under this contract. Neither the City nor Pavilion staff is responsible for items left out
after an event.
The City is not responsible for damage to, theft of, or loss of any equipment, tools,
and/or instrumentalities owned and/or rented by Contractor.
Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, Contractor, at its own cost and expense
agrees as follows:
A. To maintain throughout the Contract term in good sanitary order, and condition,
all portions of the Pavilion on the Lake kitchen facilities, including, without limitation, (a)
the interior of the kitchen facilities, including flooring, exposed plumbing, lighting lamps
and wiring, paint and finish; (b) any windows; (c) the outside deck area; (d) any personal
property of the Contractor situated in or on site; (e) all City-owned kitchen appliances,
including but not limited to the stove, grill, dishwasher, ice machine, refrigerator and
freezer; (f) any heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment installed by Contractor
in or on site.
B. To maintain the Pavilion on the Lake kitchen facilities in conformance with the
highest standards of health and safety.
C. To notify the City promptly of any damage to the Pavilion on the Lake or the
building in which they are situated resulting from or attributed to the acts or omissions of
the Contractor, its invitees or its authorized representatives, and thereafter promptly to
repair all such damage at Contractor's sole cost and expense.
D. The City shall pay the reasonable costs for the actual utilities, including water,
gas, heat, light and power supplied to the kitchen facilities at the Pavilion on the Lake.
Contractor shall provide and pay for telephone services related to catering services.
The suspension or interruption in utility service to the Pavilion on the Lake for reasons
beyond the ability or control of the City shall not constitute a default by City or entitle
Contractor to any reduction or abatement of the monthly payment due to the City.
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EXHIBIT B
Compensation and Method of Payment
Contractor will pay the City on a monthly basis as follows:
(1) a fiat fee of$400 per month.
(2) 16% of total gross earnings from food and beverage sales and catering opportunities
at any City-owned properties, including the Pavilion on the Lake.
(3) 10% of total gross earnings from catering opportunities that are not located on City-
owned properties, but for which Contractor uses the Premises for food and beverage
preparation.
Gross earnings shall not include any sales or excise taxes imposed by any
governmental entity.
Contractor shall make monthly payments to the City of Atascadero by the tenth of each
month. Contractor must submit monthly payments to the City of Atascadero, ATTN:
Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422.
The City will consider monthly payments received after the tenth of each month to be
delinquent and will assess a 10% penalty. Late payments received after the twenty-fifth
of each month will be assessed an additional 10% penalty.
Failure by Contractor to tender payment to the City within 30 days of any payment so
due, shall be sufficient cause for the City to terminate this Contract.
Contractor agrees to pay all lawful taxes, assessments or charges which may be levied
by government entities.
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EXHIBIT C
Items Provided by City
The Pavilion on the Lake shall be equipped with kitchen appliances, including but not
limited to the stove, grill, dishwasher, ice machine, refrigerator and freezer_ The City will
be responsible for repairs to the facility and City owned equipment as needed.
The City shall pay the reasonable costs for the actual utilities, including water, gas,
heat, light and power supplied to the kitchen facilities at the Pavilion on the Lake_
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EXHIBIT D
Location Schedule
The premise of operation is Atascadero's Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Avenue,
Atascadero, California, including the Pavilion on the Lake kitchen facilities.
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EXHIBIT E
Insurance Requirements
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims
for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Contractor, his agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG
0001).
2. Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, code
1 (any auto)
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability insurance (for lessees with employees).
Minimunt Limits of Insurance
Lessee shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. If Commercial General
Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate
limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project/location or the general aggregate
limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
3. Employer's Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the
option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured
retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Lessee
shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and
related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
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Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability and automobile policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions:
I. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds with
respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed on behalf of the
contractor; and with respect toliability arising out of work or operations performed by on on
behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with
such wort: or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an
endorsement to the Contractor's insurance or as a separate owner's policy (CG 20 10 11 85)
2. For any claims related to this project, the Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be
excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not
be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail,
return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
4. Coverage shall not extend to any indeminity coverage for the active negligence of the
additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would
be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than ANII.
Additional Insured
The City of Atascadero will to be added to the policy as Additional Insured by endorsement, adding the
City's name to the Certificate of Insurance is not sufficient and will not be accepted.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting
coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on forms provided by the City or on
other than the City's forms, provided those endorsements or policies conform to the requirements. All
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
Subcontractors
Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish separate
certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject
to all of the requirements stated herein.
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