SOW - OP145904.pdf

Statement of Work GETS Buses Long-Haul Transportation

The Contractor shall provide as a minimum, the following services as described below:

1. The vendor shall pick up and transport up to fifteen (15) 40’ New Flyer 2011 CNG buses. Buses are 40’ x 12.6’. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is

42,540. Buses may have an accessory bicycle rack at the front of the bus that extends not more than two feet and is not included in the stated length of the vehicle.

2. The vendor is responsible for loading and unloading the buses, no assistance or equipment will be provided at either the pick-up location or the drop off location.

3. The vendor is responsible for obtaining any and all permits or special permits required in the transportation of said buses on the route from the pick up location to the drop off location.

4. Pick up is at San Diego Metropolitan Transit System 1313 National Ave San Diego, CA 92101. The vendor must coordinate pick up terms including time with MTS designated representative at pick up location.

5. Drop off is at Metro Marilla Yard, 21801 Marilla St. Chatsworth, CA 91311. The vendor must coordinate drop off terms including time with Metro designated representative at drop off location.

6. The estimated transit time should take between 5-7 days.

7. All transportation laws must be adhered to, and the following insurance requirements must be provided upon time of Award:

Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons, or damages in property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, 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 CG0001)

2. Insurance Services Office form number CA0001 covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance and Employer’s Liability.

MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE

Contractor 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, the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit or $2,000,000. Products/Completed Operations aggregate shall apply separately to this contract/agreement or the aggregate limit shall be twice the required per occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers’ Compensation to comply with California’s statutory requirements.

Policy shall also include Employer’s Liability in an amount no less than $1,000,000.

OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS

The insurance policies required per the terms of the contract are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, San Diego Metropolitan

Transit System (MTS) and their respective its subsidiaries, officials and employees are to be covered as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor;

products and completed operations of the Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used by the Contractor; or automobiles owned leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor. The general liability coverage shall also include contractual, personal injury, independent contractors and broad form property damage liability. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to LACMTA, its subsidiaries, officials and employees.

2. For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects LACMTA, its subsidiaries, officials and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by LACMTA shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to LACMTA, its subsidiaries, officials and employees.

4. The Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to LACMTA.

6. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability policies shall provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of LACMTA.

DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and amounts over $25,000 approved by LACMTA.

ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS

Insurance is to be placed with California admitted, or non-admitted carriers approved by the California Department of Insurance. All carriers must have a current A.M.

Best’s rating of no less than A-VII, unless otherwise approved by LACMTA.

VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

Contractor shall furnish LACMTA with original endorsements and certificates of insurance evidencing coverage required by this clause. All documents are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All documents are to be received and approved by LACMTA before work commences. If requested by LACMTA, the Contractor shall submit copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.

SUBCONTRACTORS

Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsement for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. If requested by LACMTA, the Contractor shall submit copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.