Weiler_Road_Fuel_Management.pdf

County of San Mateo

Invitation For Bid (IFB) for Weiler Road Fuel Management

Parks Department

IFB No. 2026-IFB-00345

IFB Contact: Travis Dunn tdunn1@smcgov.org

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

The County of San Mateo (“County”) covers most of the San Francisco Peninsula. The region covers 744 mi2 and is home to approximately 750,000 residents. The County is made up of 20 incorporated cities.

The County provides for the health and welfare of all people within its borders and serves as the local government for the unincorporated areas. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospitality, financial management, health care, education, and transportation. The County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community.

The San Mateo County Parks Department (“Department”) serves nearly three million visitors every year.

Visitors have many options when visiting the County’s unique park system. With 24 parks and recreation areas, over 16,000 acres of park land, and 190 miles of trail, the Department provides healthy outdoor activities, educational opportunities, and lasting memories.

Due to the diversity of the park system, visitors can enjoy an array of recreational opportunities, including walking; running; hiking; biking; picnicking; horseback riding; sailing; kite surfing; fishing; camping;

gardening; tidepooling; volunteering; learning; sports courts; and playing on playgrounds.

1.2. Background

Understory fuels reduction to reduce the vertical and horizontal continuity of wildfire fuels across 3 acre area along Weiler Ranch Road via mechanical mastication and manual hand removal methods. North of

Weiler Ranch Road, approximately 2 acre, brush (including poison oak) and trees less than 12” in diameter shall be removed and chipped, or masticated in place, up to 100’ from the edge of road. South of Weiler, approximately 1 acre, brush and trees less than 10” in diameter shall be removed and chipped by hand within 25’ of the roadway. All debris generated by the project shall be chipped and hauled from site. Debris generated by mechanical mastication may remain if less than 3” in diameter and in lengths less than 4’. Area to be treated shall run approximately from the West property boundary near Oddstadt

Boulevard to the Valley View trail head. On the south side of Weiler the project shall run from the western property boundary to the San Pedro Valley Park shop. All stumps shall be cut to near ground level, no more than 3” above natural grade. Eucalyptus and other invasive woody vegetation shall be treated with herbicide to reduce likelihood of resprouting.

A small stand of eucalyptus across from the San Pedro Valley Shop entrance, approximately 20 trees, shall be removed completely. The majority of this stand is between 10-15” in diameter (estimated). A small number, may exceed 20” in diameter. All debris shall be hauled from site, unless otherwise directed by Ranger staff. Stumps to be treated with herbicide.

Six larger diameter eucalyptus on the south side of the project area (between Weiler Ranch Road and San

Pedro Creek) shall be removed to reduce falling limb hazards and continue restoration of the creek corridor. Trees will be tagged and marked with orange paint. All debris shall be removed from site unless otherwise directed by Ranger staff. Stumps shall be treated with herbicide.

Work will require careful planning to reduce risk of conflict with primary distribution lines along Weiler

Ranch Road. Contractors may need to consider power shut-off or using equipment capable of working within minimum approach distances of energized conductors.

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Understory fuels management performed on the south side of the road shall be done by hand to reduce amount of soil disturbance above the creek. Removal of logs and debris from larger tree removals will likely require access with a crane.

1.3. Contact Information

Travis Dunn Contract Administrator II 455 County Center 4th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 Email: tdunn1@smcgov.org Phone: (650) 599-1229

Department:

Parks Department

Department Head:

Emma Gonzalez Director

1.4. Timeline

IFB Release Date February 11, 2026

Pre-Bid meeting date and time

(Mandatory)

March 4, 2026, 9:00am

710 Oddstad Blvd Pacifica CA, 94044

Deadline Date/Time for Questions and

Comments

March 11, 2026, 5:00pm

Bid Submission March 13, 2026, 5:00pm

2. Scope of Work

2.1. Summary of Scope of Work

Understory fuels reduction to reduce the vertical and horizontal continuity of wildfire fuels across 3-acre area along Weiler Ranch Road via mechanical mastication and manual hand removal methods. North of

Weiler Ranch Road, approximately 2 acre, brush (including poison oak) and trees less than 12” in diameter shall be removed and chipped, or masticated in place, up to 100’ from the edge of road. South of Weiler, approximately 1 acre, brush and trees less than 10” in diameter shall be removed and chipped by hand within 25’ of the roadway. All debris generated by the project shall be chipped and hauled from site. Debris generated by mechanical mastication may remain if less than 3” in diameter and in lengths less than 4’. Area to be treated shall run approximately from the West property boundary near Oddstadt mailto:tdunn1@smcgov.org tel:(650)599-1229

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Boulevard to the Valley View trail head. On the south side of Weiler the project shall run from the western property boundary to the San Pedro Valley Park shop. All stumps shall be cut to near ground level, no more than 3” above natural grade. Eucalyptus and other invasive woody vegetation shall be treated with herbicide to reduce likelihood of resprouting.

A small stand of eucalyptus across from the San Pedro Valley Shop entrance, approximately 20 trees, shall be removed completely. The majority of this stand is between 10-15” in diameter (estimated). A small number may exceed 20” in diameter. All debris shall be hauled from site, unless otherwise directed by Ranger staff. Stumps to be treated with herbicide.

Six larger diameter eucalyptus on the south side of the project area (between Weiler Ranch Road and San

Pedro Creek) shall be removed to reduce falling limb hazards and continue restoration of the creek corridor. Trees will be tagged and marked with orange paint. All debris shall be removed from site unless otherwise directed by Ranger staff. Stumps shall be treated with herbicide.

Work will require careful planning to reduce risk of conflict with primary distribution lines along Weiler

Ranch Road. Contractors may need to consider power shut-off or using equipment capable of working within minimum approach distances of energized conductors.

Understory fuels management performed on the south side of the road shall be done by hand to reduce amount of soil disturbance above the creek. Removal of logs and debris from larger tree removals will likely require access with a crane.

3. Price Bid Sheet

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Removal of 6 large diameter

Eucalyptus trees on south side of project

1 Ft

2 Clearance of two acres, brush

(including poison oak) and trees less than 12” in diameter shall be removed and chipped, or masticated in place, up to 100’ from the edge of road.

1 Acreage

TOTAL

4. Bid Submission, Minimum Qualifications, and Local Preference Ordinance

County of San Mateo

Bid for: Weiler Road Fuel Management

(Submit only this Part 3- Bid Documents, including the bid sheet, fully executed, as the bid.)

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4.1. Offer*

This bid constitutes a firm offer by the bidder to the County to provide the goods and services specified and will remain active for 60 calendar days after the Bid Due Date and Time or until the County signifies acceptance, whichever is earlier. If the bid is accepted, the undersigned agrees to comply with all terms, conditions and requirements of this IFBs, and to provide all of the goods and services described at the prices quoted for the term of the contract. Either signature of the County’s authorized representative or the County’s issuance of a Purchase Order will constitute acceptance of the offer and will form a binding contract, which will consist of all parts of this IFBs, including the completed and signed Bid Documents, and all exhibits, specifications, attachments, and addenda.

In the event of conflicting provisions, the following order of precedence will apply:

• Federal Provisions, if any and if applicable

• Addenda to the IFB in reverse order of release

• Original IFB documents

Within the same level of precedence, unless otherwise specified by the County, in the case of conflict the more stringent provision will apply.

The undersigned bidder certifies that he or she:

• Has examined and is familiar with all of the provisions and references in this solicitation;

• Has electronically confirmed receipt of any and all addenda prior to submitting a bid;

• Will, if selected, perform in conformance with the requirements and conditions of the contract, providing all required labor, tools, and equipment to perform, in the manner and times prescribed and according to the requirements set forth in the contract;

• Is not bidding in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation, and the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham;

• Has full power and authority to execute, and does execute, these certifications and this contract on behalf of the bidder;

• Has no economic or organizational interest that would conflict with the required duties under this contract, has not developed or materially assisted in the development of any product or service specifications and requirements for this solicitation, and will immediately advise the County’s

General Counsel on learning of a conflict of interest during the term of this contract;

• Has not employed, retained, paid, or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this contract;

• Possesses and will keep in effect at all times during the term of this contract all necessary licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals legally required to provide the required goods and services; and

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• Declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

In witness of and in agreement with these contract terms, the parties, by their duly authorized representatives, confirm below.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.2. Minimum Qualifications

4.2.1. Experience*

Confirm at least 5 years' experience in related work.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.2.2. Vendor is not excluded, suspended, or debarred from the System for Award

Management (SAM)*

Please check box to indicate your firm is not excluded, suspended, or debarred from the System for

Award Management (SAM). https://sam.gov/SAM/

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.2.3. System for Award Management (SAM) Registered Business Name (If applicable)

Please enter the Business Name your firm is registered under in the System for Award Management

(SAM).

4.2.4. System for Award Management (SAM) UEI (Unique Entity ID) No. (If applicable)

Please enter the UEI (Unique Entity ID) No. your firm is registered under in the System for Award

Management (SAM).

4.3. PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND LOCAL NON-

PROFITS

4.3.1. Is the Proposer a "Local Business"?

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Final_SMC_LocalBusiness_sel...

4.3.2. Is the Proposer a Non-Profit?

☐ Yes

☐ No

When equals "Yes"

4.3.3. Is the Proposer a "Local Non-Profit"?

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Final_SMC_LocalBusiness_sel...

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4.3.4. Is the Proposer a "Small" or "Micro" Business?

As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code:

“Small Business” means any business which holds a Small Business Certification awarded by the

California Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS).

“Micro Business” means any Small Business certified by the OSDS which is automatically designated by the OSDS as a Micro Business due to gross annual receipts falling below the OSDS-designated dollar amount.

If the above designations apply, please provide the OSDS provided Certification ID.

If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.

4.3.5. Is the Proposer a "Small" or "Micro" Non-Profit?

As Defined by Chapter 2.89.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code:

“Small Non-Profit" means a Local Non-Profit with an annual revenue of $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 according to its most recently filed IRS Form 990.

“Micro Non-Profit" means a Local Non-Profit with an annual revenue of less than $1,000,000, according to its most recently filed IRS Form 990.

If the above designations apply, please provide your latest filed IRS form 990. A filing from the last two calendar years is acceptable.

If this designation is not applicable, please leave blank.

4.4. Documents

4.4.1. W9 Tax Form*

*Response required

4.4.2. All Certificate(s) and/or License(s)

5. Notice to Bidder

5.1. Submission Deadline

Proposals must be electronically received by 5:00 pm, on Friday, March 13, 2026 via OpenGov (details below).

Allow sufficient time for the upload to complete by the Due Date and Time. Partial uploads will automatically terminate and proposals will be rejected. The OpenGov submission time will be the official submission time. The County will not be responsible for and shall not accept proposals that are late due to slow internet connections or for any other failure of the OpenGov system.

NOTE: The County does not maintain the OpenGov system and is not liable for site failures or technical problems. To resolve technical issues, contact OpenGov using the chat within the portal or email Vendor

Support at procurement-support@opengov.com . Late submission will not be considered.

mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com

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5.2. Pre-Submission Registration

Organizations or individuals interested in responding to this solicitation must register online with the

County of San Mateo at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov

It is recommended that organizations complete this registration as soon as possible and subscribe to the

County of San Mateo for bid opportunities. The County will not be responsible for and shall not accept proposals that are late due to a failure to register in the OpenGov system.

5.3. Submission via OpenGov

A. Required Documents: BID SUBMISSION

5.4. Electronic Submissions

Include the proposer name and the IFB title and number in each filename. Submit proposals via the

OpenGov website, allowing sufficient time for the upload to complete by the Due Date and Time. Partial uploads will automatically terminate and bid will be rejected. The OpenGov submission time will be the official submission time. Contact OpenGov with technical questions regarding the site. The County will not be responsible for and may not accept bid that are late due to slow internet connections or for any other failure of the OpenGov system. Late submissions will not be considered.

5.5. Conflicts between Certain Requirements

Prior to the submission deadlines and solely relating to a determination of the timeliness of questions, comments, and proposal submissions, information displayed on the OpenGov site will take precedence in the event of a discrepancy between that information and the information within the solicitation documents. For all other discrepancies, the information in the solicitation documents will take precedence.

5.6. Errors in Bids

The County will not be liable for any errors in bids. Bids may be rejected as unresponsive if they are late, incomplete, missing pages or information, or cannot be opened for any reason. The County may waive minor irregularities, but such waiver will not modify any remaining IFB requirements.

5.7. Communications

As of the issuance date of this IFB and continuing until it is canceled or an award is made, no proposer or person acting on behalf of a prospective proposer may discuss any matter relating to the IFB with any officer, agent, or employee of the County, other than through OpenGov, to the Authorized Contact

Person, or as outlined in the evaluation or protest procedures.

Proposers may not agree to pay any consideration to any company or person to influence the award of an

Agreement or Purchase Order by the County, nor engage in behavior that may be reasonably construed by the public as having the effect or intent of influencing the award of an Agreement or Purchase Order.

5.8. Procurement Preference for Local Businesses and Local Non-Profits

The County of San Mateo has adopted a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance (County

Ord. Code Ch. 2.89.) The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote a strong local economy by giving preference to local businesses, local non-profits, local small and micro businesses, and local small and https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov/projects/235706/document?section=2243061

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County Ordinance Code Section 2.89.030. The Ordinance and exemptions (e.g. the ordinance will be exempt when all bids or proposals received are from Non-Profit Organizations) can be reviewed here:

Chapter 2.89 - PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES | Code of Ordinances |

San Mateo County, CA | Municode Library

The requirements for bidders to establish eligibility for a local preference for this solicitation are detailed below in Section III (Submission Requirements) The Ordinance does not apply if a procurement is determined to be exempt (County Ord. Code sec. 2.89.050), and the County reserves the right to waive application of the Ordinance to this procurement if determined to be in the best interests of the County

(County Ord. Code sec. 2.89.060).

6. Evaluation Criteria

6.1. Bid Evaluation Criteria

A Scoring Tabulation will be generated to compile the prices and ranking to determine the awarded bidder. Bids will be evaluated based on the Total Bid Price. All responsive and responsible bidders will be ranked from the lowest to the highest price based on the Total Bid Prices.

6.2. Award Procedure

A. Notice of Intent to Award

Once a decision has been made to award a purchase order or agreement to a bidder, the County will post a Notice of Intent to Award, notifying the remaining bidder of their non-selection. The posting may be inclusion of the recommendation to award as an agenda item on the Board of

Supervisors schedule.

7. Protest Procedures

7.1. Protest of Non-Responsiveness Determination

Within five (5) working days of the County's issuance of a notice of non-responsiveness, any firm that has submitted a proposal and believes that the County has incorrectly determined that its proposal is non-responsive may submit a written notice of protest. Such notice of protest must be received by the County on or before the fifth working day following the County's issuance of the notice of non-responsiveness. The notice of protest must include a written statement specifying in detail each and every one of the grounds asserted for the protest. The protest must be signed by an individual authorized to represent the proposer, and must cite the law, rule, local ordinance, procedure or RFP provision on which the protest is based. In addition, the protestor must specify facts and evidence sufficient for the County to determine the validity of the protest.

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7.2. Protest of Purchase Order/Agreement Award

Within five (5) working days of the County's issuance of a notice of intent to award the PO/agreement, any firm that has submitted a responsive proposal and believes that the County has incorrectly selected another proposer for award may submit a written notice of protest. Such notice of protest must be received by the County on or before the fifth working day after the County's issuance of the notice of intent to award.

The notice of protest must include a written statement specifying in detail each and every one of the grounds asserted for the protest. The protest must be signed by an individual authorized to represent the proposer, and must cite the law, rule, local ordinance, procedure or RFP provision on which the protest is based. In addition, the protestor must specify facts and evidence sufficient for the County to determine the validity of the protest.

7.3. Delivery of Protests

All protests must be received by the due date. If a protest is mailed, the protestor bears the risk of non-delivery within the deadlines specified herein. Protests should be transmitted by a means that will objectively establish the date the County received the protest. Protests or notice of protests made orally

(e.g., by telephone) will not be considered. Protests must be delivered to:

Protests@smcgov.org Subject: Weiler Road Fuel Management and 2026-IFB-00345

8. Standard Terms and Conditions

8.1. COMMENCEMENT OF PERFORMANCE

A. Written Notice

Until the County provides written authorization to commence deliveries of the goods and services specified, there is no contractual agreement between the County and the selected bidder. No verbal instructions or promises are binding on the County.

B. Purchase Orders and Task Orders

If the contract anticipates multiple Purchase Orders or Task Orders, the relevant scope of work, payment terms, delivery instructions, period of performance, and any unique contractual terms and conditions may be set forth in the Purchase Orders or Task Orders.

C. Estimated Quantities

If this solicitation is for an indefinite quantity contract, any estimates of expected use or quantities provided are for bid purposes only. The County does not guarantee any specific number of orders.

D. Levine Act DisclosureThe Levine Act (California Government Code Section 84308) imposes certain requirements on parties contracting with the County of San Mateo related to campaign contributions to County “officers,” including elected County officers and candidates seeking elective office, who may participate in making a decision on certain County contracts. Elected

County officers in San Mateo County include: the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, County Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Tax mailto:Protests@smcgov.org

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Collector-Treasurer.Generally, under current County policy, approval by the Board of

Supervisors is required for any agreement for services above $200,000, and agreements for services below that threshold may be approved by Department heads.If your proposal is selected, you will be required to certify compliance with the Levine Act.As part of this process, you will need to certify and warrant that you have fully complied, and will remain in full compliance, with all applicable requirements of the Levine Act in connection with the

Agreement, including making any required disclosures of campaign contributions to County

Officers, which includes but may not be limited to elected County Officers. Elected County

Officers include members of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, as well as the

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Tax

Collector-Treasurer. Any campaign contribution required to be disclosed under the Levine Act in connection with this Agreement shall be disclosed on the County of San Mateo Levine Act

Disclosure Form, a copy of which is available from the County upon request.Parties are solely responsible for accurate certification and disclosure. The Levine Act is complex, and this brief description is not legal advice. For example, certain contributions must be aggregated when determining whether contributions have exceeded the $500 threshold. If your proposal is selected, you are urged to review the Levine Act and consider consulting an attorney.

8.2. PAYMENT

A. Compensation

1. The County will pay the quoted prices as full consideration for Contractor’s full, complete and faithful performance of the Contractor’s obligations under the contract.

2. The County does not accept COD shipments. Payment will be by one of the following methods, as indicated in the Contract Documents:

a. Full payment will be made after the County’s acceptance of goods or services and receipt of a complete invoice, as applicable; or

b. Partial payments will be made in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Scope of

Work; or

c. Payments will be invoiced monthly by Contractor in arrears, based upon goods or services provided and at the amounts set forth in the payment schedule up to the maximum amount of the contract; or

d. The County may issue Purchase or Task Orders, which will be paid according to the payment schedule attached to the contract or Purchase or Task Order, or on the County’s receipt and acceptance of the goods and services and receipt and acceptance of a complete invoice; or

e. As otherwise agreed to by the parties.

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B. Late Payment Charges

The County will not be responsible for late payment charges unless they are stated on the

Purchase Order or contract. A payment is late only if payment of an invoice exceeds the time allowed by the payment terms of the Purchase Order or contract.

C. Credits

Prior to releasing final payment, the County must be reimbursed for any overpayments, advance payments, or other credits due from the Contractor, and the County may deduct these amounts from payments otherwise due Contractor.

D. Conditions Prerequisite to Payment

The County may withhold payment under any of the following circumstance:

1. Contractor, with or without knowledge, made a misrepresentation of substantial and material nature with respect to any information furnished to County;

2. Contractor took any action pertaining to this agreement that required County approval, without having first received County approval;

3. Contractor was or is in default under any of the terms of this contract;

4. The County or any other authorized government entity has requested but has not received and approved any reports, data, audits or other information requested from Contractor, including final reports and documentation due at contract termination.

E. Payment in the event of non-compliance

If the County determines that the quantity or quality of the goods provided or work performed is unacceptable, the County will notify Contractor and may withhold payment until correction has been made to County’s satisfaction. If corrections have not been completed after what the County deems a reasonable time, County may make corrections on its own or through a third party, and deduct the cost of replacement or correction from any sums that may be or become due to

Contractor on this or any other agreement. No additional payment will be provided to Contractor for replacements or corrections.

8.3. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

A. Shipping

1. Unless otherwise directed, all goods are to be shipped FOB destination, freight prepaid, and unloaded to the designated dock or unloading area. The County will have no liability for any items until they are accepted at their final destination by the County.

2. All shipments of goods must include a packing list.

3. Packing lists, packages, shipping notices, and other documents affecting an order must include applicable order numbers, or the orders may be rejected and returned at no cost to the

County.

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B. Delivery

1. The County will not pay any charge for delivery unless the charge has been expressly included and itemized in the bid or price quote that was accepted by the County.

2. Where shipping addresses indicate room numbers, delivery must be made to that location at no additional charge.

8.4. SUBCONTRACTOR REIMBURSEMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment of Subcontractors

Contractor must pay Subcontractors within ten calendar days from receipt of each payment by the

County, unless the County agrees in writing to a longer period, or has agreed that the Contractor may hold retainage.

B. Subcontractor Retainage

1. The Contractor, and as applicable, any Subcontractor, must release all retainage withheld from Subcontractors within ten Business Days after the County’s release of retainage to

Contractor.

2. The Contractor or its Subcontractors may only withhold retainage on the same terms and conditions as the County withholds retainage from Contractor.

3. Delay or postponement of payment to Subcontractors may take place only for good cause and with the County’s prior written approval. Violation of these provisions may subject the violator to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the

California Business and Professions Code. This requirement does not impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies otherwise available to the Contractor or Subcontractor.

8.5. INVOICES

A. General

Unless otherwise instructed in writing, invoices are to be handled as follows:

1. On each invoice, include the title of the contract, any applicable Task or Purchase Order number, and a mailing address for payment if electronic fund transfer cannot be made.

2. Submit invoices no later than 45 calendar days after completion of each billing period, or if none is specified, on the later of:

a. completion of a Purchase Order or Task Order, or

b. delivery and County acceptance of goods or services.

3. Payment will be deemed made upon mailing by the County or electronic release of funds.

B. Final Invoice

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The County will make payment of the final invoice within 30 calendar days of receipt of all required documentation, completion of the Contractor’s obligations (except for warranty performance) and approval of such invoice. Acceptance of final payment releases the County from all further Contractor claims under this contract.

8.6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

A. Not a County Employee

In performance under this contract, Contractor will act as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the County, which has no control over Contractor’s means, method or manner of performance.

B. No Agency

Except as the County may specify in writing, Contractor has no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of the County in any capacity whatsoever, as an agent or otherwise, or to bind the

County or its directors, agents, or employees to any obligation.

C. Employer Responsibilities

Contractor has and retains full control over employment, compensation, and discharge of all its employees and is fully responsible for all matters relating to its agents and employees, including all applicable laws and regulations governing employee taxes, withholding, and benefits.

8.7. INSURANCE

Prior to commencing delivery of the goods and services, provide evidence of all required insurance indicated in the solicitation. The required insurance must be maintained for the entire term of the contract. The County’s acceptance of insurance certificates or endorsements that vary from the requirements in this section will not constitute a waiver by the County of strict compliance with the requirements.

A. Acceptability of Insurers

All policies must be issued by companies licensed to do business in California and rated not less than A-VII by A.M. Best, except for the State Compensation Insurance Fund.

B. Failure to Provide or Maintain Insurance

Notify the County within five Business Days following first notice of termination, cancellation, or any change in insurance coverage. Failure to provide and continue in force any required insurance is a material breach of this contract that may constitute cause for termination.

C. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance

Contractor certifies, as required by Section 1861 of the California Labor Code, that

1. It is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California 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 the Labor Code, and

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2. It will comply with such provisions before commencing performance under this contract.

D. Liability Insurance

Maintain such bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance as will protect

Contractor and all of its employees/officers/agents while performing work covered by this contract from all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as all claims for property damage which may arise from Contractor’s operations under this contract, whether such operations be by Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, or an agent of either of them. Such insurance must be combined single limit bodily injury and property damage for each occurrence and may not be less than the amounts specified below:

o Comprehensive General Liability Insurance.................... $1,000,000.00 o Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.................................... $1,000,000.00 o Professional Liability Insurance....................................... $1,000,000.00

E. Special Insurance Requirements - Cyber Liability

If the contract involves provision of goods and services related to computers, networks, or systems, or storage or access to any County Systems or Data, the following insurance is required.

1. Privacy and Network Security Insurance $2,000,000.00

During the term of the contract and for three years thereafter, maintain coverage for liability and remediation arising out of unauthorized use of, or unauthorized access to, electronic data or software within Contractor’s network or business including privacy breaches no matter how they occur, denial or loss of service, introduction, implantation, or spread of malicious software code, and unauthorized access to or use of computer systems. The policy also must provide coverage for liability claims, computer theft, extortion, or any unintentional act, mistake, error, or omission made by users of Contractor’s electronic data or software while providing services to the County. No exclusion/restriction for unencrypted portable devices/media may be on the policy.

2. Technology Errors and Omissions $2,000,000.00

During the term of the contract and for three years thereafter, maintain coverage for liabilities arising from errors, omissions, or negligent acts in rendering or failing to render computer or information technology services and technology products, including at a minimum, coverage for systems analysis, design, development, integration, modification, maintenance, and programming; data processing; installation, repair, maintenance, management of computer or technology hardware, software, networks or systems; data entry, modification, verification, maintenance, storage, retrieval or preparation of data input; other related services provided by

Contractor.

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F. Additional Insured

The County and its officers, agents, and employees must be named as additional insured on all applicable insurance policies, which must also contain provisions that:

1. The insurance afforded thereby to County and its officers, agents, employees, and servants will be primary insurance to the full limits of liability of the policy; and

2. If the County or its officers, agents, or employees have other insurance against the loss covered by such a policy, the other insurance will be excess insurance only.

G. No Limitation on Liabilities and Obligations

Requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Contractor, and any approval of insurance by the County are not intended to and do not limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by Contractor pursuant to the contract.

H. Coverage for Subcontractors

All insurance required of the Contractor must also be provided by or on behalf of all

Subcontractors to cover the services of any Subcontractors performing under this contract.

Contractor will be held responsible for all modifications, deviations, or omissions in these insurance requirements as they apply to Subcontractors.

I. Deductibles or Self-Insured Retentions

All deductibles or self-insured retentions are the responsibility of Contractor and must be declared to and approved by the County.

J. Claims-Made Coverages

General Liability and related umbrella or excess policies may not be written on a claims-made basis. If Errors and Omissions coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of work performed pursuant to the contract and the insurance must be maintained for at least seven years after completion of work under the contract.

8.8. INDEMNIFICATION

A. General

At no additional cost to the County and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Contractor will indemnify and defend the County, its directors, officers, agents, employees, and any additional insured parties identified in the Contract Documents from and against all claims, demands, actions, losses, judgments, expenses, and liabilities arising out of or pertaining to the

Contractor’s performance in connection with this contract, whether asserted or established and whether or not involving a third party. The duties described in this paragraph include payment of attorney’s fees and all expenses of investigating and defending any such claims, and apply regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. Any insurance policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor.

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B. System and Data Security

Contractor bears full responsibility for ensuring that any product or service provided does not introduce any spyware, adware, ransomware, rootkit, key-logger, virus, Trojan, worm, or any other malicious code or mechanism designed to permit unauthorized access to or recording of, or which may restrict an authorized user’s access to or use of County Systems or County Data.

C. Retention of Funds

In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, the County may retain as much money due

Contractor under this or any other contract as the County considers necessary until disposition has been made of any claim for damages.

D. Survival of Indemnification

The indemnification requirements of this contract will survive in perpetuity.

8.9. TERMINATION

A. Termination for Cause

1. Should Contractor, in County’s sole judgement, materially breach this contract, be subject to litigation or proceedings that may adversely affect performance, become insolvent, fail to pay bills when due, make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, go out of business, or cease production, the County will send a written notice to cure. If the County is not satisfied with the cure or efforts to cure within the time specified in the notice, or if no time is specified, within ten calendar days of the notice date, County may terminate this contract. Should

Contractor decline to cure, or request termination, the County may terminate this contract immediately.

2. The County may terminate this contract immediately if Contractor is found non-responsible by another government entity, or in the County’s sole judgement, continuance would be prejudicial to the public interest.

3. In the event of termination for cause, all costs the County incurs in completing Contractor’s performance may be deducted from any sums due Contractor. Costs of completion include delay costs, the cost of soliciting a new contractor, and any payments made to the new contractor.

4. In the event of Termination for Cause and subsequent determination that Contractor was not in material breach, the termination will be deemed termination for convenience.

B. Termination for Convenience

The County may terminate this contract or a Task Order, in whole or in part, at any time, by providing 30 calendar days’ written notice to Contractor. Contractor will be paid reasonable closeout costs as well as costs and profit for work performed up to the time of termination.

County will not pay for goods and services not delivered. If Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to the County, Contractor will account for and dispose of it as directed by

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County.

Contractor must submit a final invoice identifying both project-related costs and closeout costs no later than 30 calendar days after the termination date stated in County’s notice. Failure to submit final invoice within this time may result in delayed or no payment.

C. Termination due to non-appropriation

The County may terminate this contract in whole or part by providing written notice to Contractor of the unavailability of Federal, State, or County funds as soon as is reasonably possible after

County learns of the unavailability of funding. Termination due to non-appropriation will be considered termination for convenience.

D. Deliverables under Early Termination

If the contract involved provision of software as a service or hosting an application on which the

County has stored data, the County retains the right to continue to access and use the services or application under the contract and each applicable Service Order for a period of twelve months from the effective date of termination, at the rates in place at the time of termination.

E. Assignment of Subcontracts upon Termination of Contract

On termination of the contract, the County, at its sole discretion, may require Contractor to assign its rights under any subcontracts and purchase orders to the County, which assignment will become effective upon written notice by the County to the Contractor specifying the subcontracts or purchase orders subject to the assignment.

F. Release of Claims

Upon acceptance of payment in the amount agreed upon as full and final payment, Contractor releases the County from all further claims arising out of this contract or its termination.

8.10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING

A. County Consent Required

Contractor may not assign, sublet, or otherwise transfer this contract, or any obligations, rights, or interests in it, without County’s prior written consent. However, claims for money due Contractor under this contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without County’s approval.

B. Responsibility for Subcontractors

1. Contractor will be as fully responsible to the County for the acts of the Subcontractor and persons employed by the Subcontractor as for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor.

2. Nothing contained in this contract creates any contractual relationship between any

Subcontractor and the County, nor makes any Subcontractor a third party beneficiary of this contract.

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3. All subcontracts in excess of $25,000.00 entered into as a result of this Contract, whether by

Contractor or another subcontractor, must contain all of the provisions stipulated in this contract to be applicable to the subcontractor.

C. Addition or Substitution of Subcontractors

A subcontractor may be substituted only if the original Subcontractor approved by the County is unavailable, unwilling, or unable, to perform, and the County approves the new subcontractor in writing.

8.11. PREVAILING WAGE RATES

A. State and Federal General Prevailing Wage Rates

Goods and services provided under the contract will be subject to payment of prevailing wages if both of the following apply:

1. The contract is over $1,000; and

2. Work under the contract includes tasks that may be classified as “public work” under §1720 of the California Labor Code.

Prevailing wage rates may be obtained at: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

B. Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration

Contractors working on projects that involve “public work” must register annually with the

California Department of Industrial Relations. Contracts with Contractors or Subcontractors who are unregistered or whose registrations have expired are subject to termination.

8.12. QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A. Products in Current Stock

Unless excepted by the County, the manufacturer may not have issued any notice of intent to cease support of any product provided to the County within twelve months of its delivery.

B. Product Substitutions during Contract Period

1. During the contract period, substitution for any product pre-approved by the County is not permitted without written permission from the County.

2. If a manufacturer discontinues producing an awarded product subsequent to contract award, the County may accept a substitute product if it:

a. Meets or exceeds the specifications of the awarded product;

b. and Is offered at the price awarded.

C. References to Standards and Codes

Whenever references are made to standards or codes in accordance with which goods are to be manufactured or tested, the edition or revision of the standards or codes current on the effective date of this contract will apply unless otherwise expressly stated.