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OC Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance Services File No.: 2599603

MODEL CONTRACT MA-080-TBD

FOR

TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

BETWEEN

OC PUBLIC WORKS

AND

CONTRACTOR’S NAME-TBD

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MODEL CONTRACT MA-080-TBD

WITH

CONTRACTOR’S NAME-TBD

FOR

TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

THIS CONTRACT MA-080-TBD for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services (“Contract”) is made and entered into as of the date fully executed by and between the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of California, (“County”), and (Contractor’s Name-TBD), with a place of business at (Address-

TBD) (“Contractor”), with County, and Contractor sometimes referred to as “Party” or collectively as

“Parties.”

ATTACHMENTS

This Contract is comprised of this document and the following Attachments, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference in this Contract:

Attachment A – Scope of Work

Attachment B – Payment/Compensation

Attachment C – Staffing Plan/Subcontractor Information

Attachment D – Locations of Work (amendable per scope of work)

Attachment E – Intersection Log Sheet

RECITALS

WHEREAS, County and Contractor are entering into this Traffic Signal Maintenance Services under a firm fixed fee Contract; and, WHEREAS, County solicited Contract for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services as set forth herein, and Contractor represented that it is qualified to Traffic Signal Maintenance Services to the County as further set forth here; and, WHEREAS, Contractor agrees to provide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services to the County as further set forth in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Attachment A; and, WHEREAS, County agrees to pay Contractor based on the schedule of fees set forth in

Payment/Compensation, attached hereto as Attachment B; and, WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors has authorized the Procurement Officer or designee to enter into a contract for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services being solicited with the Contractor; and, NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

“DPA” shall mean the County Deputy Purchasing Agent assigned to this Contract.

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ARTICLES

General Terms and Conditions:

A. Governing Law and Venue: This Contract has been negotiated and executed in the state of

California and shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the state of California. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Contract, the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Orange County, California, and the parties hereto agree to and do hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court, notwithstanding Code of Civil Procedure

Section 394. Furthermore, the parties specifically agree to waive any and all rights to request that an action be transferred for adjudication to another county.

B. Entire Contract: This Contract contains the entire Contract between the parties with respect to the matters herein, and there are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings other than those set forth herein or referred to herein. No exceptions, alternatives, substitutes or revisions are valid or binding on County unless authorized by County in writing. Electronic acceptance of any additional terms, conditions or supplemental Contracts by any County employee or agent, including but not limited to installers of software, shall not be valid or binding on County unless accepted in writing by County’s Procurement Officer or designee.

C. Amendments: No alteration or variation of the terms of this Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties; no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on either of the parties; and no exceptions, alternatives, substitutes or revisions are valid or binding on County unless authorized by County in writing.

D. Taxes: Unless otherwise provided herein or by law, price quoted does not include California state sales or use tax. Out-of-state Contractors shall indicate California Board of Equalization permit number and sales permit number on invoices, if California sales tax is added and collectable. If no permit numbers are shown, sales tax will be deducted from payment. The Auditor-Controller will then pay use tax directly to the State of California in lieu of payment of sales tax to the Contractor.

E. Delivery: Time of delivery of goods or services is of the essence in this Contract. County reserves the right to refuse any goods or services and to cancel all or any part of the goods not conforming to applicable specifications, drawings, samples or descriptions or services that do not conform to the prescribed statement of work. Acceptance of any part of the order for goods shall not bind

County to accept future shipments nor deprive it of the right to return goods already accepted at

Contractor’s expense. Over shipments and under shipments of goods shall be only as agreed to in writing by County. Delivery shall not be deemed to be complete until all goods or services have actually been received and accepted in writing by County.

F. Acceptance Payment: Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by County, 1) acceptance shall not be deemed complete unless in writing and until all the goods/services have actually been received, inspected, and tested to the satisfaction of County, and 2) payment shall be made in arrears after satisfactory acceptance.

G. Warranty: Contractor expressly warrants that the goods covered by this Contract are 1) free of liens or encumbrances, 2) merchantable and good for the ordinary purposes for which they are used, and 3) fit for the particular purpose for which they are intended. Acceptance of this order shall constitute an agreement upon Contractor’s part to indemnify, defend and hold County and its indemnities as identified in article “Z,” and as more fully described in article “Z,” harmless from liability, loss, damage and expense, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred or sustained by

County by reason of the failure of the goods/services to conform to such warranties, faulty work performance, negligent or unlawful acts, and non-compliance with any applicable state or federal

County of Orange MA-080-TBD Page 4 of 54 codes, ordinances, orders, or statutes, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the California Industrial Safety Act. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

H. Patent/Copyright Materials/Proprietary Infringement: Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, Contractor shall be solely responsible for clearing the right to use any patented or copyrighted materials in the performance of this Contract. Contractor warrants that any software as modified through services provided hereunder will not infringe upon or violate any patent, proprietary right, or trade secret right of any third party. Contractor agrees that, in accordance with the more specific requirement contained in article “Z” below, it shall indemnify, defend and hold

County and County Indemnitees harmless from any and all such claims and be responsible for payment of all costs, damages, penalties and expenses related to or arising from such claim(s), including, costs and expenses but not including attorney’s fees.

I. Assignment: The terms, covenants, and conditions contained herein shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of the parties. Furthermore, neither the performance of this Contract nor any portion thereof may be assigned by Contractor without the express written consent of County. Any attempt by Contractor to assign the performance or any portion thereof of this Contract without the express written consent of County shall be invalid and shall constitute a breach of this Contract.

J. Non-Discrimination: In the performance of this Contract, Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of Section 1735 of the California Labor Code and not engage nor permit any subcontractors to engage in discrimination in employment of persons because of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons. Contractor acknowledges that a violation of this provision shall subject Contractor to penalties pursuant to Section 1741 of the California Labor Code.

1. Non-Discrimination:

In the performance of this Contract, Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of Section 1735 of the California Labor Code and not engage nor permit any subcontractors to engage in discrimination in employment of persons because of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons. Contractor acknowledges that a violation of this provision shall subject Contractor to penalties pursuant to Section 1741 of the California Labor Code.

2. Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements: During the performance of this

Contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”), agrees as follows:

a. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply with the Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities, as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract.

b. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR part 21.

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c. Solicitations for Subcontracts, including Procurements of Materials and Equipment:

In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the Contractor of the contractor’s obligations under this Contract and the Nondiscrimination Acts and

Authorities on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

d. Information and Reports: The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the sponsor or the Federal Aviation Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities and instructions.

Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, the Contractor will so certify to the sponsor or the Federal Aviation Administration, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

e. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a Contractor’s noncompliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the sponsor will impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Aviation Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

i. Withholding payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies;

and/or

ii. Cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.

f. Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the sponsor or the Federal Aviation Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the Contractor may request the sponsor to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the sponsor. In addition, the Contractor may request the United

States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

Contractor is required to insert the above paragraphs (a) through (f) in every subcontract. Upon request by the County, Contractor will provide a copy of each subcontract to demonstrate the above language has been inserted.

3. Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to:

1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin);

2. 49 CFR part 21 (Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of

Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964);

3. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42

USC § 4601) (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);

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4. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC § 794 et seq.), as amended (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR part 27(Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance);

5. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC § 6101 et seq.) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);

6. Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 USC § 471, Section 47123), as amended

(prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);

7. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100-209) (broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms

“programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);

8. Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 USC § 12101, et seq)( prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities) as implemented by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;

9. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Nondiscrimination statute (49 USC § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);

10. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority

Populations and Low-Income Populations (ensures nondiscrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations);

11. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English

Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title

VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 (2005));

12. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 USC 1681 et seq).

Contractor is required to insert the above Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and

Authorities into every subcontract at any tier. Upon request by the County, Contractor will provide a copy of each subcontract to demonstrate that the above language has been inserted.

K. Termination: In addition to any other remedies or rights it may have by law, County has the right to immediately terminate this Contract without penalty for cause or after thirty (30) days’ written notice without cause, unless otherwise specified. Cause shall be defined as any material breach of contract, any misrepresentation or fraud on the part of the Contractor. Exercise by County of its right to terminate the Contract shall relieve County of all further obligation.

In the event of change of control, to the extent necessary, Contractor shall provide reasonably requested assistance in the transferring of services.

L. Consent to Breach Not Waiver: No term or provision of this Contract shall be deemed waived and no breach excused, unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived or consented. Any consent by any party to, or waiver of, a breach by the

County of Orange MA-080-TBD Page 7 of 54 other, whether express or implied, shall not constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach.

M. Independent Contractor: Contractor shall be considered an independent contractor and neither

Contractor, its employees, nor anyone working under Contractor shall be considered an agent or an employee of County. Neither Contractor, its employees nor anyone working under Contractor shall qualify for workers’ compensation or other fringe benefits of any kind through County.

N. Performance Warranty: Contractor shall warrant all work under this Contract, taking necessary steps and precautions to perform the work to County’s satisfaction. Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical assurance, timely completion and coordination of all documentation and other goods/services furnished by the Contractor under this Contract.

Contractor shall perform all work diligently, carefully, and in a good and workmanlike manner;

shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, machinery, equipment, materials, and supplies, shall at its sole expense obtain and maintain all permits and licenses required by public authorities, including those of County required in its governmental capacity, in connection with performance of the work. If permitted to subcontract, Contractor shall be fully responsible for all work performed by subcontractors.

O. Insurance Requirements:

Prior to the provision of services under this Contract, the Contractor agrees to carry all required insurance at Contractor’s expense, including all endorsements required herein, necessary to satisfy the County that the insurance provisions of this Contract have been complied with. Contractor agrees to keep such insurance coverage current, provide Certificates of Insurance, and endorsements to the County during the entire term of this Contract.

Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors performing work on behalf of Contractor pursuant to this Contract shall be covered under Contractor’s insurance as an Additional Insured or maintain insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth herein for Contractor. Contractor shall not allow subcontractors to work if subcontractors have less than the level of coverage required by County from Contractor under this Contract. It is the obligation of Contractor to provide notice of the insurance requirements to every subcontractor and to receive proof of insurance prior to allowing any subcontractor to begin work. Such proof of insurance must be maintained by Contractor through the entirety of this Contract for inspection by County representative(s) at any reasonable time.

If the Contractor fails to maintain insurance acceptable to the County for the full term of this

Contract, the County may terminate this Contract.

Qualified Insurer

The policy or policies of insurance must be issued by an insurer with a minimum rating of A-

(Secure A.M. Best's Rating) and VIII (Financial Size Category as determined by the most current edition of the Best's Key Rating Guide/Property-Casualty/United States or ambest.com).

If the insurance carrier does not have an A.M. Best Rating of A-/VIII, CEO/ Risk Management retains the right to approve or reject a carrier after a review of the company's performance and financial ratings.

The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Contractor shall provide the minimum limits and coverage as set forth below:

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Coverage Minimum Limits

Commercial General Liability $3,000,000 per occurrence

Including Products and Completed Operations

$3,000,000 aggregate

Automobile Liability including coverage $1,000,000 combined for owned or scheduled, non-owned and hired vehicles single limit each accident

Workers Compensation Statutory

Employers Liability Insurance $1,000,000 per accident or disease

Increased insurance limits may be satisfied with Excess/Umbrella policies. Excess/Umbrella policies when required must provide Follow Form coverage.

Required Coverage Forms

The Commercial General Liability coverage shall be written on occurrence basis utilizing

Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 00 01, or a substitute form providing liability coverage at least as broad.

The Business Auto Liability coverage shall be written on ISO form CA 00 01, CA 00 05, CA

0012, CA 00 20, or a substitute form providing coverage at least as broad.

Required Endorsements

The Commercial General Liability policy shall contain the following endorsements, which shall accompany the Certificate of Insurance:

1) An Additional Insured endorsement using ISO form CG 20 26 04 13or a form at least as broad naming the County of Orange and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents as Additional Insureds, or provide blanket coverage, which will state

AS REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT.

2) A primary non-contributory endorsement using ISO form CG 20 01 04 13, or a form at least as broad evidencing that the Contractor’s insurance is primary, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County shall be excess and non-contributing.

3) Products and Completed Operations endorsement using ISO Form CG 20 37 04 13, or a form at least as broad.

The Workers’ Compensation policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement waiving all rights of subrogation against the County of Orange, and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents or provide blanket coverage, which will state AS REQUIRED BY

WRITTEN CONTRACT.

All insurance policies required by this Contract shall waive all rights of subrogation against the

County of Orange, and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents when acting within the scope of their appointment or employment.

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Contractor shall provide thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County of any policy cancellation or non-renewal and ten (10) days prior written notice where cancellation is due to non-payment of premium and provide a copy of the cancellation notice to County. Failure to provide written notice of cancellation may constitute a material breach of the Contract, upon which the

County may suspend or terminate this Contract.

The Commercial General Liability policy shall contain a severability of interests clause also known as a “separation of insureds” clause (standard in the ISO CG 0001 policy).

Insurance certificates should be emailed to OCPWCompliance@ocpw.ocgov.com

If email is not possible, then Insurance certificates should specifically be forwarded to:

OC Public Works

Attn: OCPW Procurement

601 N. Ross Street, 4th Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92701

If the Contractor fails to provide the insurance certificates and endorsements within seven

(7) days of notification by CEO/Purchasing or the agency/department purchasing division, award may be made to the next qualified vendor.

County expressly retains the right to require Contractor to increase or decrease insurance of any of the above insurance types throughout the term of this Contract. Any increase or decrease in insurance will be as deemed by County of Orange Risk Manager as appropriate to adequately protect.

County shall notify Contractor in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Contractor does not provide acceptable Certificates of Insurance and endorsements to County incorporating such changes within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice, this Contract may be in breach without further notice to Contractor, and County shall be entitled to all legal remedies.

The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit

Contractor's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Contract, nor act in any way to reduce the policy coverage and limits available from the insurer.

P. Changes: Contractor shall make no changes in the work or perform any additional work without the County’s specific written approval.

Q. Change of Ownership/Name, Litigation Status, Conflicts with County Interests:

Contractor agrees that if there is a change or transfer in ownership of Contractor’s business prior to completion of this Contract, and the County agrees to an assignment of the Contract, the new owner(s) shall be required under the terms of sale or other instruments of transfer to assume

Contractor’s duties and obligations contained in this Contract, and complete them to the satisfaction of the County.

County reserves the right to immediately terminate the Contract in the event the County determines that the assignee is not qualified or is otherwise unacceptable to the County for the provision of services under the Contract.

In addition, Contractor has the duty to notify the County in writing of any change in the Contractor’s status with respect to name changes that do not require an assignment of the Contract. The

Contractor is also obligated to notify the County in writing if the Contractor becomes a party to any litigation against the County, or a party to litigation that may reasonably affect the Contractor’s performance under the Contract, as well as any potential conflicts of interest between Contractor and County that may arise prior to or during the period of Contract performance. While Contractor mailto:OCPWCompliance@ocpw.ocgov.com

County of Orange MA-080-TBD Page 10 of 54 will be required to provide this information without prompting from the County any time there is a change in Contractor’s name, conflict of interest or litigation status, Contractor must also provide an update to the County of its status in these areas whenever requested by the County.

The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with County interests. In addition to the Contractor, this obligation shall apply to the Contractor’s employees, agents, and subcontractors associated with the provision of goods and services provided under this Contract. The Contractor’s efforts shall include, but not be limited to establishing rules and procedures preventing its employees, agents, and subcontractors from providing or offering gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations which could be deemed to influence or appear to influence County staff or elected officers in the performance of their duties.

R. Force Majeure: Contractor shall not be assessed with liquidated damages or unsatisfactory performance penalties during any delay beyond the time named for the performance of this Contract caused by any act of God, war, civil disorder, employment strike or other cause beyond its reasonable control, provided Contractor gives written notice of the cause of the delay to County within 36 hours of the start of the delay and Contractor avails himself of any available remedies.

S. Confidentiality: Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all County and County-related records and information pursuant to all statutory laws relating to privacy and confidentiality that currently exist or exist at any time during the term of this Contract. All such records and information shall be considered confidential and kept confidential by Contractor and Contractor’s staff, agents and employees.

T. Compliance with Laws: Contractor represents and warrants that services to be provided under this Contract shall fully comply, at Contractor’s expense, with all standards, laws, statutes, restrictions, ordinances, requirements, and regulations (collectively “laws”), including, but not limited to those issued by County in its governmental capacity and all other laws applicable to the services at the time services are provided to and accepted by County. Contractor acknowledges that County is relying on Contractor to ensure such compliance, and pursuant to the requirements of article “Z,” below, Contractor agrees that it shall defend, indemnify and hold County and

County Indemnitees harmless from all liability, damages, costs and expenses arising from or related to a violation of such laws.

U. Freight: Prior to the County’s express acceptance of delivery of products. Contractor assumes full responsibility for all transportation, transportation scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other services associated with delivery of all products deemed necessary under this Contract.

V. Severability: If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Contract is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.

W. Attorney Fees: In any action or proceeding to enforce or interpret any provision of this Contract, each party shall bear their own attorney’s fees, costs and expenses.

X. Interpretation: This Contract has been negotiated at arm’s length and between persons sophisticated and knowledgeable in the matters dealt with in this Contract. In addition, each party had been represented by experienced and knowledgeable independent legal counsel of their own choosing or has knowingly declined to seek such counsel despite being encouraged and given the opportunity to do so. Each party further acknowledges that they have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever in executing this Contract by any other party hereto or by any person representing them, or both. Accordingly, any rule or law (including California Civil Code Section

1654) or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Contract against

County of Orange MA-080-TBD Page 11 of 54 the party that has drafted it is not applicable and is waived. The provisions of this Contract shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to effect the purpose of the parties and this Contract.

Y. Employee Eligibility Verification: The Contractor warrants that it fully complies with all Federal and State statutes and regulations regarding the employment of aliens and others and that all its employees performing work under this Contract meet the citizenship or alien status requirement set forth in Federal statutes and regulations. The Contractor shall obtain, from all employees performing work hereunder, all verification and other documentation of employment eligibility status required by Federal or State statutes and regulations including, but not limited to, the

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C. §1324 et seq., as they currently exist and as they may be hereafter amended. The Contractor shall retain all such documentation for all covered employees for the period prescribed by the law. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved in writing by County, and hold harmless, the County, its agents, officers, and employees from employer sanctions and any other liability which may be assessed against the

Contractor or the County or both in connection with any alleged violation of any Federal or State statutes or regulations pertaining to the eligibility for employment of any persons performing work under this Contract.

Z. Indemnification: Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend with counsel approved in writing by

County, and hold County, and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and those special districts and agencies which County’s Board of Supervisors acts as the governing

Board (“County Indemnitees”) harmless from any claims, demands or liability of any kind or nature, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage, arising from or related to the services, products or other performance provided by Contractor pursuant to this Contract. If judgment is entered against Contractor and County by a court of competent jurisdiction because of the concurrent active negligence of County or County Indemnitees, Parties agree that liability will be apportioned as determined by the court. Neither Party shall request a jury apportionment.

AA. Audits/Inspections: Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-

Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by the

County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. The County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection.

The County reserves the right to audit and verify the Contractor’s records before final payment is made.

Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to the

County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this

Contract.

Should the Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, the Contractor’s records pertaining to this

Contract shall be forwarded to the County’s project manager.

BB. Contingency of Funds: Contractor acknowledges that funding or portions of funding for this

Contract may be contingent upon state budget approval; receipt of funds from, and/or obligation of

County of Orange MA-080-TBD Page 12 of 54 funds by, the state of California to County; and inclusion of sufficient funding for the services hereunder in the budget approved by County’s Board of Supervisors for each fiscal year covered by this Contract. If such approval, funding or appropriations are not forthcoming, or are otherwise limited, County may immediately terminate or modify this Contract without penalty.

CC. Expenditure Limit: The Contractor shall notify the County of Orange assigned DPA in writing when the expenditures against the Contract reach seventy-five (75) percent of the dollar limit on the Contract. The County will not be responsible for any expenditure overruns and will not pay for work exceeding the dollar limit on the Contract unless a change order to cover those costs has been issued.

DD. Levine Act Requirements: Contractor agrees to comply with Government Code Section 84308.

Contractor further agrees to disclose to the County any contribution made to any members of the

Board of Supervisors or County Agency Officers by Contractor, Contractor’s agent or lobbyist, or, if applicable, any subcontractor(s) for the twelve (12) months prior to and twelve (12) months following the approval, renewal, or extension of this Contract.

Additional Terms and Conditions:

1. Scope of Contract: This Contract specifies the contractual terms and conditions by which the

County will procure Traffic Signal Maintenance Services from Contractor as further detailed in the

Scope of Work, identified and incorporated herein by this reference as “Attachment A”.

2. Term of Contract: The initial term of this Contract shall become effective 10/01/2024 and shall continue for three (3) calendar year(s), unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. This

Contract may be renewed as set forth in article 3 below.

3. Renewal: This Contract may be renewed by mutual written agreement of both Parties for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.

4. Aggregate Contract: This is an Aggregate Contract with TBD with an Aggregate Contract Amount not to exceed $XXX.XX

5. Adjustments – Scope of Work: No adjustments made to the Scope of Work will be authorized without prior written approval of the County assigned DPA.

6. Breach of Contract: The failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the provisions, covenants or conditions of this Contract shall be a material breach of this Contract. In such event the County may, and in addition to any other remedies available at law, in equity, or otherwise specified in this

Contract:

a) Terminate the Contract immediately, pursuant to Article K herein;

b) Afford the Contractor written notice of the breach and ten (10) calendar days or such shorter time that may be specified in this Contract within which to cure the breach;

c) Discontinue payment to the Contactor for and during the period in which the Contractor is in breach; and

d) Offset against any monies billed by the Contractor but yet unpaid by the County those monies disallowed pursuant to the above.

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7. Civil Rights: Contractor attests that services provided shall be in accordance with the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable State and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability.

8. Conflict of Interest – Contractor’s Personnel: The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with the best interests of the County. This obligation shall apply to the Contractor; the Contractor’s employees, agents, and subcontractors associated with accomplishing work and services hereunder. The Contractor’s efforts shall include, but not be limited to establishing precautions to prevent its employees, agents, and subcontractors from providing or offering gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations which could be deemed to influence or appear to influence County staff or elected officers from acting in the best interests of the County.

9. Conflict of Interest – County Personnel: The County of Orange Board of Supervisors policy prohibits its employees from engaging in activities involving a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall not, during the period of this Contract, employ any County employee for any purpose.

10. Contractor’s Project Manager and Key Personnel: Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager to direct the Contractor’s efforts in fulfilling Contractor’s obligations under this Contract. This

Project Manager shall be subject to approval by the County and shall not be changed without the written consent of the County’s Project Manager, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

The Contractor’s Project Manager shall be assigned to this project for the duration of the Contract and shall diligently pursue all work and services to meet the project time lines. The County’s

Project Manager shall have the right to require the removal and replacement of the Contractor’s

Project Manager from providing services to the County under this Contract. The County’s Project

Manager shall notify the Contractor in writing of such action. The Contractor shall accomplish the removal within five (5) business days after written notice by the County’s Project Manager. The

County’s Project Manager shall review and approve the appointment of the replacement for the

Contractor’s Project Manager. The County is not required to provide any additional information, reason or rationale in the event it requires the removal of Contractor’s Project Manager from providing further services under the Contract.

11. Conditions Affecting Work: The Contractor shall be responsible for taking all steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work to be performed under this Contract and to know the general conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof. Any failure by the

Contractor to do so will not relieve Contractor from responsibility for successfully performing the work without additional cost to the County. The County assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning the nature, location(s) or general conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of this Contract, unless such understanding or representations by the County are expressly stated in the Contract.

12. Contractor’s Expense: The Contractor will be responsible for all costs related to photo copying, telephone communications, fax communications, and parking while on County sites during the performance of work and services under this Contract. The County will not provide free parking for any service in the County Civic Center.

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13. Contractor Personnel – Uniform/Badges/Identification: The Contractor warrants that all persons employed to provide service under this Contract have satisfactory past work records indicating their ability to accept the kind of responsibility under this Contract.

All Contractor’s employees shall be required to wear uniforms, badges, or other means of identification which are to be furnished by the Contractor and must be work at all times while working on County property. The assigned DPA must be notified in writing, within seven (7) days of notification of award of Contract of the uniform and/or badges and/or other identification to be worn by employees prior to beginning work and notified in writing seven (7) days prior to any changes in this procedure.

14. Cooperative Agreement: This Contract is a cooperative contract and may be utilized by all

County of Orange departments.

The provisions and pricing of this Contract may be extended to any Municipal, County, Public

Utility, Hospital, Educational Institution, or any other non-profit or governmental organization.

Governmental entities wishing to use this contract will be responsible for issuing their own purchase documents / price agreements, providing for their own acceptance, and making any subsequent payments. Contractor shall be required to include in any Contract entered into with another agency or entity that is entered into as an extension of this Contract a Contract clause that will hold harmless the County of Orange from all claims, demands, actions or causes of actions of every kind resulting directly or indirectly, arising out of, or in any way connected with the use of this Contract. Failure to do so will be considered a material breach of this Contract and grounds for immediate Contract termination. The cooperative entities are responsible for obtaining all certificates of insurance and bonds required. The County of Orange makes no guarantee of usage by other users of this Contract.

A 2 percent rebate on Eligible Revenues will be paid to the County for any contracts the Contractor agrees to enter into with other entities under the provisions and pricing of this Contract. The

Contractor shall provide quarterly Volume Sales Reports to the County about additional sales to other entities under the provisions and pricing of this Contract. The Reports shall include the ordering agency, detail of items sold including description, quantity, and price, and shall include all transactions pertaining to sales under the Contract provisions and pricing for that Reporting

Period. Contractor shall provide the Volume Sales Reports regardless of whether or not any sales have been conducted. Failure of the Contractor to provide quarterly reports as required, may be deemed breach of the contract. A late penalty of 15 percent on the value of the rebate may be assessed to the Contractor for each month the payments are not received.

Subordinate contracts must be executed prior to the expiration or earlier termination of this Contract and may survive the expiration of this Contract up to a maximum of one year; however, in no case shall a subordinate contract exceed five (5) years in duration.

15. County of Orange Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Preference Requirements: If

Contractor certifies as such with its proposal, Contractor certifies it is in compliance with County of Orange Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Preference requirements at the time this Contract is executed.

16. County of Orange Local Small Business Preference Requirements: If Contractor certifies as such with its proposal, Contractor certifies it is in compliance with County of Orange Local Small

Business Preference requirements at the time this Contract is executed.

17. Data – Title To: All materials, documents, data or information obtained from the County data files or any County medium furnished to the Contractor in the performance of this Contract will at

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18. Default – Reprocurement Costs: In case of Contract breach by Contractor, resulting in termination by the County, the County may procure the goods and/or services from other sources.

If the cost for those goods and/or services is higher than under the terms of the existing Contract, Contractor will be responsible for paying the County the difference between the Contract cost and the price paid, and the County may deduct this cost from any unpaid balance due the Contractor.

The price paid by the County shall be the prevailing market price at the time such purchase is made.

This is in addition to any other remedies available under this Contract and under law.

19. Disputes – Contract: The parties shall deal in good faith and attempt to resolve potential disputes informally. If the dispute concerning a question of fact arising under the terms of this Contract is not disposed of in a reasonable period of time by the Contractor’s Project Manager and the County’s

Project Manager, as specified in Article 26 “Notices,” such matter shall be brought to the attention of the DPA by way of the following process:

a. The Contractor shall submit to the agency/department assigned DPA a written demand for a final decision regarding the disposition of any dispute between the parties arising under, related to, or involving this Contract, unless the County, on its own initiative, has already rendered such a final decision.

b. The Contractor’s written demand shall be fully supported by factual information, and, if such demand involves a cost adjustment to the Contract, the Contractor shall include with the demand a written statement signed by a senior official indicating that the demand is made in good faith, that the supporting data are accurate and complete, and that the amount requested accurately reflects the Contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the

County is liable.

Pending the final resolution of any dispute arising under, related to, or involving this Contract, the

Contractor agrees to diligently proceed with the performance of this Contract, including the delivery of goods and/or provision of services. The Contractor’s failure to diligently proceed shall be considered a material breach of this Contract.

Any final decision of the County shall be expressly identified as such, shall be in writing, and shall be signed by the DPA or his designee. If the County fails to render a decision within ninety (90) days after receipt of the Contractor’s demand, it shall be deemed a final decision adverse to the

Contractor’s contentions. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the County’s right to terminate the Contract for cause or termination for convenience as stated in Article K herein.

20. Drug-Free Workplace: The Contractor hereby certifies compliance with Government Code

Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The Contractor will:

a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code

Section 8355(a)(1).

b. Establish a…