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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 20967: TERMINATING 5 CONTRACTS WITH CARTER EXCAVATING City t,f .art r[hu�^ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION - DEMOLITION Date: August 12, 2019 To: Mayor and City Council; Ronald Burton, Interim City Manag From: Darlene Thomas-Pierre, Code Compliance Manager Re: P.R. 20967 — TERMINATING FIVE (5) CONTRA TS WITH CARTER EXCAVATING AND CLEARING, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE BIDDING OF MAINTENANCE (DIRT WORK) ON TWELVE (12) PROPERTIES IN GROUPS A AND E, AND AWARDING EIGHTEEN (18) PROPERTIES (GROUPS B, C AND D) TO THE LOWEST BIDDER COMMENT Nature of the Request: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P.R. 20967, thereby terminating five (5) contracts with Carter Excavating and Clearing, LLC in the amount of $44,451.75 and authorizing the bidding of maintenance (Dirt Work) on twelve (12) properties in Groups A and B and awarding eighteen (18) properties (Groups B, C and D) to the next lowest responsible bidder, Lark Group, Inc. in the amount of $65,700.00. Staff Analysis/Considerations: Bids for demolition of thirty (30) residential structures were opened on March 27, 2019 (bid tab attached as Exhibit A-1). Carter Excavating and Clearing, LLC was the lowest bidder for Groups A, B, C, D and E; their bid total was $44,451.75. Former Interim City Manager Underhill required staff to advertise and rebid Groups C and D; those bids were opened on April 24, 2019. Carter's bids remained the same (bid tab attached as Exhibit A-2). Carter Excavating and Clearing has failed to fulfill their contracts. They have communicated to the City that they unknowingly underbid the projects, and that they cannot fulfill their contracts due to the fact that they lost a large amount of money. Lark Group, Inc. was the next lowest bidder for Groups B, C, and D; their bid total was $65,700.00 for a total amount of 40 days: Group B in the amount of $23,000.00, to be completed within thirteen days; Group C in the amount of$22,300 to be completed within fifteen (15) days; and Group D in the amount of $20,400.00 to be completed within twelve (12) days. Bid award is based on the most responsive bid. For Group B: Daise Management, LLC bid $49,000.00 (42 days). For Group C: Matrix Demolition bid $34,486.00 (12 days); Pro Demolition, LLC, bid $23,700.00 (24 days); and Fused Industries, LLC bid 42,653.50 (11 days). For Group D: Matrix Demolition bid $42,937.00 (15 days); Pro Demolition, LLC, bid $30,600 (24 days); and Fused Industries, LLC bid 53,697.50 (16 days). The bid tabulation follows. (CONTINUED) "Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O. BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089.409/983-8209•FAX 409/983-8130 P.R. 20967—TERMINATE CARTER/AWARD LARK GROUPS B/CID 6/19 PAGE 2 OF 3 CONTRACTOR Group B Group C Group D Daise Management, LLC; Houston, TX $49,000.00 N/A N/A *Lark Group,Inc.; Warren, TX $23,000.00 $22,300.00 $20,400.00 Carter Excavation and Clearing LLC Cushing, TX $13,823.00 $14,049.00 $14,580.00 Matrix Demolition, Aledo, TX N/A $34,486.00 $42,937.00 Pro Demolition, LLC, Fresno, TX N/A $23,700.00 $42,937.00 Fused Industries, LLC, Houston,TX N/A $42,653.50 $53,697.50 *Successful Bidder The chart below shows the detail of each incomplete contract. GROUP TYPE OF AMOUNT STATUS NEXT LOW AMOUNT PROPERTY BIDDER A 6 Lots $720.35 Maintenance Incomplete N/A REBID N/A REBID B 6 Structures $13,823.00 Work not started Lark Group, Inc. $23,000.00 C 6 Structures $14,328.00 Work not started Lark Group, Inc. $22,300.00 D 6 Structures $14,871.00 Work not started Lark Group, Inc. $20,040.00 E 6 Lots $709.40 Maintenance Incomplete N/A REBID N/A REBID Totals 30 $44,451.75 $65,700.00 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P.R. 20967, thereby terminating five (5) contracts between the City of Port Arthur and Carter Excavating and Clearing, LLC in the amount of $44,451.75; authorizing the bidding of maintenance (Dirt Work) on twelve (12) properties in Groups A and E, and awarding eighteen (18) properties (Groups B, C and D) to the next bidder, Lark Group Inc. in the amount of$65,700.00. Budget Consideration: Acceptance of this recommendation will not require a budget amendment. Funding is available in Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00 (General Fund). DTP Attachment: Bid Tabulation LOTS TO BE BID FOR MAINTENANCE GROUP A(REGULAR) (6) GROUP E (REGULAR) (6) 6350 1"Avenue 1701 E. 9th Street 335 W. 17`' Street 3148 17`'' Street 641 W. 15`' Street 1017 San Jacinto Avenue 530 W. 14`' Street 5269 12`' Street 1044 Abe Lincoln Avenue 4101 Ashland Drive 725 Dunbar Avenue 4312 Kylewood Court (CONTINUED) "Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089.409/983-8209•FAX 409/983-8130 EXHIBIT A-1 a;/4, i-< ((--, ,_::,:' 0 y mQ cA 'e A A n A W N 3 Cam n 0 c n n n n n K k m o n w a b b e ez oG h J N C m �; v (co „ m O p Vii c c AO y O7;0 A M �,,,� d ,P .4 A LA A CC D 00 N C ¢ X O b 0 o co c 0 0 0 0 0 .. r O bb 0 b b n m O o 0 0 o C1 0 . W b) - O d CmO woy 'TaC rO y .']o o a z o �W � , r 3 . � c _ � -. a• o ,'x o 3 W n Q a [ o a n z x ? JO EA EA N NJN.) 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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT on April 29,2019,Carter Excavating and Clearing,LLC signed five(5)separate contracts under $25,000 [each authorized by the City Manager on April 26,2019]totaling$71,047.00 for the removal of thirty (30) dangerous residential properties; located throughout the City of Port Arthur; and, THAT it is necessary to terminate all five (5) contracts according to the prerequisites set forth by the City of Port Arthur; and, THAT it is in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur to teminate said contracts, solicit bids for the maintenance(dirt work)on twelve lots,and award three contracts to the next low bidder,Lark Group,Inc., (;ro r) B(6 structures)in the amount of$23,000(attached hereto as Exhibit B);Group C(6 structures)in the amount of$22,300.00(attached hereto as Exhibit C);and Group D(6 structures)in the amount of$20,400.00 (attached hereto as Exhibit D); and, THAT the City Council of the City of Port Arthur herby terminates said contracts,as delineated below, with Carter Excavating and Clearing, LLC; and 1 P. 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No. 20967 07/19/19 DTP Groups No. of Amount Status Next Low Bidder Amount Properties Maintenance A 6 lots $720.35 Incomplete N/A REBID N/A REBID B 6 $13,823.00 Work not started Lark Group, Inc. $23,000.00 C 6 $14,328.00 Work not started Lark Group, Inc. $22,300.00 D 6 $14,871.00 Work not started Lark Group, Inc. $20,400.00 Maintenance E 6 lots $709.40 Incomplete N/A REBID N/A REBID Totals 30 $44,451.75 $65,700.00 THAT the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute said contracts with the next low bidder, Lark Group,Inc.(see bid tabulations attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 and A-2),for Group B(6 structures)in the amount of$23,000(attached hereto as Exhibit B);for Group C(6 structures)in the amount of$22,300.00 (attached hereto as Exhibit C);and for Group D(6 structures)in the amount of$20,400.00(attached hereto as Exhibit D); and, THAT the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized to solicit bids for the maintenance of the twelve (12) lots in Group A and Group E above; and THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this the 27th day of August,A.D.,2019,at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote:AYES:MAYOR: Councilmembers: NOES: MAYOR 2 P. R. No. 20967 07/19/19 DTP ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4e406t CITY SECRETARY IT TO EY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: INTERIM CITY MANAGER (0 E COM'�a '�''" A A E DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: APPROVED FOR PURCHASING: 19K.0 1j\--C ��� DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PUR HASING MANAGER 3 EXHIBITS A-1 AND A-2 From: Kenneth Carter [mailto:kenneth.carter@cdeconst.com] Sent:Saturday,June 29, 2019 11:01 AM To: Darlene Thomas-Pierre<darlene.pierre@portarthurtx.gov> Subject: [NON-COPA] Group B Demolition Contract Good morning I regret to inform you that Carter Excavating and Clearing will not be able to finish contract Group B for Demo of structures. We have completed Groups E and A at a cost out of pocket to me of more than $30,000 above bid. While I understand the ramifications of failure to finish the contract, I cannot continue to pay that amount of pocket. I apologize for the predicament I have put the city in, but as a very young business I cannot continue at this rate of loss. Thank you Kenneth Carter Carter Excavating and Clearing LLC USA: +001 512-713-3694 Afghanistan: +93 070.473.7685 Skype: kencarter7l kenneth.carter@_,cdeconst.com EXHIBIT ƒ A-1 0,‘,, . ,/ /y/ { r ( 5 ƒ� - ( =^ / ° _ ~ _ {$• § E 7 _\ 0 ( n = 2 0 i « k k • $ .5 k m o n co > 22 ` f °v - e k§ IQ & ` [ co a = 3 ( 0 I « 2 - 9 _ 0 a \ k \ t- b bb bb § / Q _ \ _ =q- k ? n = � ( 2 ? _ G = = k 2 k F , . q - -, 1:0 re k § « § [ O Co r0, � 7" { 7E. : o % r) 2z ) _ m ) 2 ® S ■ w [ c0 ° ' Q2. . ~± ft \ \ \ \ \ ] f / E 0 0t''') ƒ 2 = / & ° \ E S. ▪ ® 44 0.0 707 CO \ A. \ \ \ ma ( ca, EXHIBIT !1-1 -A-2 a Lei o'— x O 7 c O N S"C D C; _ C � y � - — n z � n M iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiII y Z VI O m H N iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CO n r O - pO iiii1i1iIiiiJiiJ!m N Noma Immo � Iti iiiiiiIiiiiiiIiiI 2 `i EXHIBIT B F\1111311 "13- DEMOLITION \IIII3FI "13"DEMOLITION CONTRACT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 27t1i day of August, 2019 by and between the City of Port Arthur, hereinafter called the "CITY", and Lark Group, Inc. hereinafter called the "CONTRACTOR", in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein and for a total sum of Twenty-three thousand dollars and no cents ($23,000.00); we do hereby agree to all terms, conditions and specifications contained herein and attached hereto; and we do hereby declare VALID this AGREEMENT and CONTRACT: WITNESSETH: SECTION I THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: A. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, machinery, qualified supervision and all other items and services necessary for satisfactory completion of specifications and agreements contained herein for demolition of structures and cleanup at the property described as Group B described in the attached bid sheets. B. "Start the herein specified work on the date stated in the "Notice to Proceed", and further diligently pursue same until satisfactorily completed on or before thirteen (13) working days, time being of the essence. It is further understood that if the contract is not completed by the foregoing completion date, (or the said date as extended pursuant to provisions of this contract), the CONTRACTOR shall be assessed liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per day for each day the contract is not completed after said date. All Contractors are required to have a Landfill Permit, which includes a minimum escrow account of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If you opt not to set up an escrow account, you must pay as you dispose by cash or cashier's check. C. Perform all work in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT and the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS attached hereto. D. Be responsible for obtaining all necessary and general and special permits and pay any and all fees for said permits and any other fees, public or private, which may be required by the United States, the State of Texas, Jefferson County, or the City of Port Arthur, to satisfactorily complete the work as specified and agreed to herein. EXHIBIT -13- E. Furnish certificates of insurance to the City's Purchasing Agent evidencing that the CONTRACTOR has obtained Workman's Compensation, General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, which is required by the CITY for performance of the work specified here. Minimum amounts of such insurance to be obtained by the CONTRACTOR are as follows: 1. Statutory Texas Workman's Compensation Insurance (with waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officers, employees and agents. 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance (products/ completed operations coverage must be included and the City and its officers, employees, and agents must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and, b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of $100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000 for contracts in excess of$100,000. 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance (Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles coverage's). a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage. b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. F. Furnish to the Purchasing Agent, City of Port Arthur, prior to commencing work, certificates of insurance meeting the above listed insurance requirements for any sub-contractors, haulers, or independent workmen used by the CONTRACTOR in performance of the work specified herein. G. Ensure that competent and qualified supervision is present on the job site at all times while work is in progress and that all demolition work is pursued in such a 2 EXHIBIT"B" manner as to maximize the safety of all workmen, the general public and surrounding property. H. Comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, to wit: No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or part with funds made available under this title. SECTION II THE CITY SHALL: A. Inspect the demolition work in progress to ensure that such work is being carried out in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT and the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS attached hereto. B. Compensate the CONTRACTOR according to the following method: Except as hereinafter provided, payment for the Demolition Contract will be made in a lump sum after completion and acceptance of the contract work. One progress payment may be requested when at least fifty percent (50%) of the contract work is completed. Ten percent (10%) of the progress payment will be retained. This retainage will be held in escrow by the City for a maximum of thirty (30) days after satisfactory completion and acceptance of the Contract to guarantee the completion of work. Thirty (30) days after said completion and acceptance, final payment shall be made in a lump sum or total agreed price less the progress payment, if made, by check issued by the City of Port Arthur and made payable to the CONTRACTOR for the satisfactory completion of the work, described herein. Any payments are subject to satisfactory intermediate and final inspections by the City. Further, an applicable request for payment must be made by the CONTRACTOR prior to each payment. SECTION III General Conditions: A. If performance by the CONTRACTOR is prevented or delayed as a direct result of acts of a public enemy, acts of the property owner, fire, epidemics, or acts of God, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and rain, an extension of one (1) working day of additional time will be allowed to the CONTRACTOR for each working day lost from such cause, provided the CONTRACTOR, within three (3) days after the beginning of such delay, gives written notice to the City. 3 EXHIBIT"B" B. If for any reason, other than those specified above, the CONTRACTOR at any time fails for a period of five (5) consecutive working days to supply enough skilled workers or otherwise neglects to execute the work properly, the CITY, after these five (5) working days may give written notice to the CONTRACTOR terminating his contract. C. The CONTRACTOR shall repair or replace, if necessary, to the City's satisfaction, any damage to the work site, the adjacent areas, the access areas to the work site and to any elements within these areas that may have suffered damage as a result of the CONTRACTOR'S or any of the subcontractor's operations. The CONTRACTOR shall leave these areas in a satisfactory and workmanlike condition, at least equal to that existing before the CONTRACTOR hereunder started his work. D. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Port Arthur, Texas from any and all claims, and damages of any and every kind for injury to or death of any person, and damages to property arising out of the demolition. E. Any amendments to this contract shall be written and must be executed by both the CITY and the CONTRACTOR prior to the implementation of any such change. F. This CON TRACT and AGREEMENT embodies and represents all of the rights, duties and obligations of the CITY and the CONTRACTOR and any oral or written agreements prior to the date first above written, not included or embodied herein shall be declared void and not be binding or of benefit to any of the parties herein mentioned. SECTION IV Particular Requirements: A. Other particular work requirements are contained in the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B-1". B. ALL DEMOLITION BIDS SHALL INCLUDE REMOVAL OF CONCRETE SLABS, PORCHES, STEPS, ETC., UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 4 EXHIBIT"B" SECTION V If the CONTRACTOR materially defaults in (a) failing to have liability insurance; (b) not completing the CONTRACT within the time required; or (c) uses demolition procedures that are dangerous to the health and safety of residents and/or adjoining residents, the Director of Code Compliance has the authority to issue a cease and desist order until this matter can be reviewed by the City Council. SIGNED AND AGREED TO this day of , A.D. 2019: LARK GROUP, INC. WITNESSED SIGNED AND AGREED TO this day of , A.D. 2019: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER WITNESSED 5 EXHIBIT"B-1" DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS • CITY OF PORT ARTHUR I. TITLE The provisions embraced within these sections and subsections shall constitute; be known as; and will be referred to herein and in any relevant AGREEMENT and CONTRACT as "DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS". II. SCOPE The scope and purpose of these specifications is to establish certain regulations, general requirements, and particular requirements necessary for the demolition, removal and cleanup of the unsafe and/or unsanitary structure(s) as required by the Inspections Department of the City of Port Arthur. III. CONTRACTOR BIDS Contracts for the demolition of structures will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Community Services Department's BID FORM FOR DEMOLITION. The completion of the demolition package will be of vital importance to the City. The number of calendar days given on the proposal form will be used to establish the completion date as used in the Contract. In case the work is not completed within the time specified in the Contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each day exceeding the completion date. IV. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. The Contractor shall, upon submission of bid, furnish the City with certificates of insurance, indicating the existence of Statutory Workman's Compensation Insurance, General and Auto Liability, Public Liability, and Property Damage Insurance. Such insurance must be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. Such a certificate must contain a provision requiring not less than fifteen (15) days prior notice in writing to the City of any change or termination of said insurance. All insurance is to remain in force until the job of clearing the premises has been completed and the work has been accepted by the City. B. The Contractor/Successful Bidder must obtain and furnish to the City proof of insurance in the following minimum amounts: 1. Statutory Texas Workman's Compensation Insurance: 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents, and employees must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury$500,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each 1 EXHIBIT"B-1" person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and, b. Property Damage$100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of $100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000 for contracts in excess of$100,000. 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance(Including owned,non-owned and hired vehicles coverage's). a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage. b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. V. PERMITS The Contractor/Successful Bidder must obtain from the City of Port Arthur and all other governmental entities, at his own expense, all necessary general and special permits and pay any and all fees for said permits and any other fees,public or private. All Contractors are required to have a Landfill Permit, which includes a minimum escrow account of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If you opt not to set up an escrow account,you must pay cash or by cashier's check as you dispose. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The following list of conditions and requirements are to be understood as being a general guide in the demolition of structures. It must be noted, however, that there are special requirements listed below in Section VII of these specifications, which are in addition to these general requirements for demolition, and that it is the responsibility of the Contractor/Successful Bidder to comply with all particular requirements. A. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor/Successful Bidder will function and operate as an independent contractor. Any liability incurred by the Contractor/Successful Bidder will accrue only to that party as an independent contractor and not to the City of Port Arthur. B. No work under a City DEMOLITION CONTRACT shall be subcontracted by the Contractor/Successful Bidder without prior, written approval of the Community Services Department. No subcontractor will be approved unless that subcontractor meets the same insurance requirements specified for and required of the Contractor. C. The demolition work specified herein shall be performed in a safe, satisfactory condition, starting with the roof and working down, with the safety and welfare of all people and property being of the highest priority. 2 EXHIBIT"B-1" D. All materials, debris, and rubble from the demolition of the structure(s) specified herein will become the property of the Contractor/Successful Bidder. Salvage can only begin immediately prior to the beginning of demolition. E. The Contractor/Successful Bidder will be held responsible for repair of broken or damaged water, gas, or any other type of lines, which occur during the course of the demolition work. The Contractor shall repair or replace, if necessary, to the City's satisfaction, any damage to the work site, the adjacent areas, the access areas to the work site and to any elements within these areas that may have suffered damage as a result of the Contractor's or any of the subcontractor's operations. The Contractor shall leave these areas in a satisfactory condition. F. The Contractor/Successful Bidder shall haul off all debris and unsalvageable materials; and no debris or rubble which may pose a threat to public safety will be left on the site overnight. No such debris or material will be placed on a sidewalk or public right-of-way so that it poses a danger to any person. G. All demolition work must be carried out to the satisfaction of the City's Inspections Official. H. The City (without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have) has the right to terminate the contract in the event of any default by the Contractor after giving the Contractor seven (7) days written notice. Such notice of termination shall be subsequent to default by the Contractor and after receiving written notice from the City certifying cause for such action. In addition to other events of default or grounds for termination identified in the contract, it shall be considered default by the Contractor whenever he/she shall: 1. Declare bankruptcy, become insolvent, or assign his/her assets for the benefit of his/her creditors. 2. Violate or disregard provisions of the Contract or instruction from the Owner. 3. Fail to prosecute the work according to the agreed Schedule of Completion, including amendments and/or modifications thereof. 4. Fail to provide a qualified superintendent, competent workmen or subcontractors, or proper materials, or failure to make prompt payment therefor. If the Contract is terminated as provided above or as provided in the Contract, the City will engage another contractor to complete the work. Payment for the completion of such work will come from funds obligated by the City under its contract with the original Contractor. J. METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment shall be made as provided in Section II of the contract. 3 1. Defective work not corrected. 2. Claims filed against the Contractor. 3. Reasonable evidence indicating the probability of filing claims against the Contractor. 4. Failure of the Contractor to make proper payments to subcontractors or for materials or for labor. 5. The contract cannot be completed for the then unpaid balance. 6. Unsatisfactory progress of the work by the Contractor. When the above grounds are removed, the amount withheld because of them shall be paid to the Contractor subject to and within the other terms of this contract. L. CONTRACT PAYMENT RETAINAGE Contract payment retainage shall be as provided in the Contract. VII. PARTICULAR WORK REQUIREMENTS The following particular work requirements and conditions apply specifically to the building(s) or structure(s)which are located at and described as: GROUP B (REGULAR) (6) TYPE OF STRUCTURE(S) REMOVE ALL TRASH & DEBRIS; CUT ALL GRASS AND UNDERBRUSH 1016 Herget Avenue Garage Apartment (LEAVE the slab & all fencing) 819 Welford Avenue Burned Residence (remove all concrete,including front sidewalk LEAVE city sidewalk&driveway apron) 1137 W. Procter Street Residence/Garage (remove all concrete including slab under garage, driveway& front sidewalk,remove metal poles,LEAVE city sidewalk,driveway apron&all of the fence) 1100 W. 6th Street Burned 2-Story Residence (remove all concrete including slab under garage, driveway, front sidewalk,light post&all fencing, LEAVE city sidewalk&driveway apron) 949 W. 6th Street Residence/Shed (remove all concrete including front sidewalk, side sidewalk,remove all of the fence,LEAVE city sidewalk) 801-815 San Antonio Avenue Residence (remove all concrete,remove front side walk,remove front fence& fence posts,LEAVE city sidewalk) A. Before any building or structure is demolished, its utilities shall be safely disconnected. The Contractor shall serve notice to all suppliers of utilities to the building to be demolished and have them disconnect the services and remove all meters and equipment belonging to them. Forty-eight (48) hours' written notice must be given the City for termination of their utilities. All piping and wiring shall be properly terminated. Any costs incurred in the termination of utilities and services shall be borne by the Contractor. 4 B. Demolition and clean-up includes, but is not limited to, the removal of all lumber, doors, windows, wire, sheet metal, appliances, furniture, loose rock,brick, mortar, concrete, and the cleaning and removal of all rubbish, trash or other debris that would inhibit or prevent the mechanical mowing of said lot and premises. C. Fill, grade and level with clean fill dirt all depressions in the earth which exist beneath demolished building(s) or structure(s) and all ruts or other depressions created during the demolition work when the average depth of such depressions exceeds three (3) inches. D. Any trees and shrubs designated by the Code Compliance/Inspections Department will be cut down and removed from the premises. E. The grass at the demolition site shall be mowed to a height not exceeding two (2) inches. F. All sewer lines exposed through demolition work must be cut off within two (2) inches of the surface to the ground or concrete slab and must be plugged with concrete insuch a manner as to prevent ground water incursion into the City's sanitary sewer system. G. REMOVAL OF STEPS AND CONCRETE PORCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. H. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Materials defined by the Environmental Protection Agency to be hazardous to the environment or persons, shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal government regulations and governing laws. This shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish written proof of such disposal. I. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND REQUIREMENTS Per Government Code Chapter 2253. Bonds. If the contract exceeds fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) a payment bond is required. If the contract exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) a performance bond is required. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be furnished on prescribed forms in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price with corporate surety duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective date copy of their Power of Attorney. 5 EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT C DEMOLITION CONTRACT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 27th day of August, 2019 by and between the City of Port Arthur, hereinafter called the "CITY", and Lark Group, Inc. hereinafter called the "CONTRACTOR", in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein and for a total sum of Twenty-two thousand, three hundred dollars and no cents ($22,300.00); we do hereby agree to all terms, conditions and specifications contained herein and attached hereto; and we do hereby declare VALID this AGREEMENT and CONTRACT: WITNESSETH: SECTION I THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: A. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, machinery, qualified supervision and all other items and services necessary for satisfactory completion of specifications and agreements contained herein for demolition of structures and cleanup at the property described as Group C described in the attached bid sheets. B. "Start the herein specified work on the date stated in the "Notice to Proceed", and further diligently pursue same until satisfactorily completed on or before fifteen (15) working days, time being of the essence. It is further understood that if the contract is not completed by the foregoing completion date, (or the said date as extended pursuant to provisions of this contract), the CONTRACTOR shall be assessed liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars($150.00)per day for each day the contract is not completed after said date. All Contractors are required to have a Landfill Permit, which includes a minimum escrow account of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If you opt not to set up an escrow account, you must pay as you dispose by cash or cashier's check. C. Perform all work in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT and the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS attached hereto. D. Be responsible for obtaining all necessary and general and special permits and pay any and all fees for said permits and any other fees,public or private, which may be required by the United States, the State of Texas, Jefferson County, or the City 1 of Port Arthur, to satisfactorily complete the work as specified and agreed to herein. E. Furnish certificates of insurance to the City's Purchasing Agent evidencing that the CONTRACTOR has obtained Workman's Compensation, General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, which is required by the CITY for performance of the work specified here. Minimum amounts of such insurance to be obtained by the CONTRACTOR are as follows: 1. Statutory Texas Workman's Compensation Insurance (with waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officers, employees and agents. 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance (products/ completed operations coverage must be included and the City and its officers, employees, and agents must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and, b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of$100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000 for contracts in excess of$100,000. 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance (Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles coverage's). a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage. b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. F. Furnish to the Purchasing Agent, City of Port Arthur, prior to commencing work, certificates of insurance meeting the above listed insurance requirements for any sub-contractors, haulers, or independent workmen used by the CONTRACTOR in performance of the work specified herein. G. Ensure that competent and qualified supervision is present on the job site at all times while work is in progress and that all demolition work is pursued in such a 2 H. manner as to maximize the safety of all workmen, the general public and surrounding property. I. Comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, to wit: No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or part with funds made available under this title. SECTION II. THE CITY SHALL: A. Inspect the demolition work in progress to ensure that such work is being carried out in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT and the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS attached hereto. B. Compensate the CONTRACTOR according to the following method: Except as hereinafter provided, payment for the Demolition Contract will be made in a lump sum after completion and acceptance of the contract work. One progress payment may be requested when at least fifty percent (50%) of the contract work is completed. Ten percent (10%) of the progress payment will be retained. This retainage will be held in escrow by the City for a maximum of thirty (30) days after satisfactory completion and acceptance of the Contract to guarantee the completion of work. Thirty (30) days after said completion and acceptance, final payment shall be made in a lump sum or total agreed price less the progress payment, if made, by check issued by the City of Port Arthur and made payable to the CONTRACTOR for the satisfactory completion of the work, described herein. Any payments are subject to satisfactory intermediate and final inspections by the City. Further, an applicable request for payment must be made by the CONTRACTOR prior to each payment. SECTION III General Conditions: A. If performance by the CONTRACTOR is prevented or delayed as a direct result of acts of a public enemy, acts of the property owner, fire, epidemics, or acts of God, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and rain, an extension of one (1) working day of additional time will be allowed to the CONTRACTOR for each working day lost from such cause, provided the CONTRACTOR, within three (3) days after the beginning of such delay, gives written notice to the City. 3 B. If for any reason, other than those specified above, the CONTRACTOR at any time fails for a period of five (5) consecutive working days to supply enough skilled workers or otherwise neglects to execute the work properly, the CITY, after these five (5) working days may give written notice to the CONTRACTOR terminating his contract. C. The CONTRACTOR shall repair or replace, if necessary, to the City's satisfaction, any damage to the work site,the adjacent areas,the access areas to the work site and to any elements within these areas that may have suffered damage as a result of the CONTRACTOR'S or any of the subcontractor's operations. The CONTRACTOR shall leave these areas in a satisfactory and workmanlike condition, at least equal to that existing before the CONTRACTOR hereunder started his work. D. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Port Arthur, Texas from any and all claims, and damages of any and every kind for injury to or death of any person, and damages to property arising out of the demolition. E. Any amendments to this contract shall be written and must be executed by both the CITY and the CONTRACTOR prior to the implementation of any such change. F. This CONTRACT and AGREEMENT embodies and represents all of the rights, duties and obligations of the CITY and the CON TRACTOR and any oral or written agreements prior to the date first above written, not included or embodied herein shall be declared void and not be binding or of benefit to any of the parties herein mentioned. SECTION IV Particular Requirements: A. Other particular work requirements are contained in the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B-1" B. ALL DEMOLITION BIDS SHALL INCLUDE REMOVAL OF CONCRETE SLABS, PORCHES, STEPS, ETC., UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SECTION V 4 If the CONTRACTOR materially defaults in (a) failing to have liability insurance; (b) not completing the CONTRACT within the time required; or (c) uses demolition procedures that are dangerous to the health and safety of residents and/or adjoining residents, the Director of Code Enforcement has the authority to issue a cease and desist order until this matter can be reviewed by the City Council. SIGNED AND AGREED TO this day of , A.D. 2019: LARK GROUP, INC. WITNESSED SIGNED AND AGREED TO this day of , A.D. 2019: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR INTERIM CITY MANAGER WITNESSED 5 EXHIBIT"C-l" DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS CITY OF PORT ARTHUR I. TITLE The provisions embraced within these sections and subsections shall constitute; be known as; and will be referred to herein and in any relevant AGREEMENT and CONTRACT as "DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS". II. SCOPE The scope and purpose of these specifications is to establish certain regulations, general requirements, and particular requirements necessary for the demolition, removal and cleanup of the unsafe and/or unsanitary structure(s) as required by the Inspections Department of the City of Port Arthur. III. CONTRACTOR BIDS Contracts for the demolition of structures will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Community Services Department's BID FORM FOR DEMOLITION. The completion of the demolition package will be of vital importance to the City. The number of calendar days given on the proposal form will be used to establish the completion date as used in the Contract. In case the work is not completed within the time specified in the Contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each day exceeding the completion date. IV. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. The Contractor shall, upon submission of bid, furnish the City with certificates of insurance, indicating the existence of Statutory Workman's Compensation Insurance, General and Auto Liability, Public Liability, and Property Damage Insurance. Such insurance must be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. Such a certificate must contain a provision requiring not less than fifteen (15) days prior notice in writing to the City of any change or termination of said insurance. All insurance is to remain in force until the job of clearing the premises has been completed and the work has been accepted by the City. B. The Contractor/Successful Bidder must obtain and furnish to the City proof of insurance in the following minimum amounts: 1. Statutory Texas Workman's Compensation Insurance: 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents, and employees must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each EXHIBIT"C-1" person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and, b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of $100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000 for contracts in excess of$100,000. 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance (Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles coverage's). a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage. b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. V. PERMITS The Contractor/Successful Bidder must obtain from the City of Port Arthur and all other governmental entities, at his own expense, all necessary general and special permits and pay any and all fees for said permits and any other fees,public or private. All Contractors are required to have a Landfill Permit, which includes a minimum escrow account of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If you opt not to set up an escrow account,you must pay cash or by cashier's check as you dispose. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The following list of conditions and requirements are to be understood as being a general guide in the demolition of structures. It must be noted, however, that there are special requirements listed below in Section VII of these specifications, which are in addition to these general requirements for demolition, and that it is the responsibility of the Contractor/Successful Bidder to comply with all particular requirements. A. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor/Successful Bidder will function and operate as an independent contractor. Any liability incurred by the Contractor/Successful Bidder will accrue only to that party as an independent contractor and not to the City of Port Arthur. B. No work under a City DEMOLITION CONTRACT shall be subcontracted by the Contractor/Successful Bidder without prior, written approval of the Community Services Department. No subcontractor will be approved unless that subcontractor meets the same insurance requirements specified for and required of the Contractor. C. The demolition work specified herein shall be performed in a safe, satisfactory condition, starting with the roof and working down,with the safety and welfare of all people and property being of the highest priority. 2 EXHIBIT"C-1" D. All materials, debris, and rubble from the demolition of the structure(s) specified herein will become the property of the Contractor/Successful Bidder. Salvage can only begin immediately prior to the beginning of demolition. E. The Contractor/Successful Bidder will be held responsible for repair of broken or damaged water, gas, or any other type of lines, which occur during the course of the demolition work. The Contractor shall repair or replace, if necessary, to the City's satisfaction, any damage to the work site, the adjacent areas, the access areas to the work site and to any elements within these areas that may have suffered damage as a result of the Contractor's or any of the subcontractor's operations. The Contractor shall leave these areas in a satisfactory condition. F. The Contractor/Successful Bidder shall haul off all debris and unsalvageable materials; and no debris or rubble which may pose a threat to public safety will be left on the site overnight. No such debris or material will be placed on a sidewalk or public right-of-way so that it poses a danger to any person. G. All demolition work must be carried out to the satisfaction of the City's Inspections Official. H. The City (without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have) has the right to terminate the contract in the event of any default by the Contractor after giving the Contractor seven (7) days written notice. Such notice of termination shall be subsequent to default by the Contractor and after receiving written notice from the City certifying cause for such action. In addition to other events of default or grounds for termination identified in the contract, it shall be considered default by the Contractor whenever he/she shall: 1. Declare bankruptcy, become insolvent, or assign his/her assets for the benefit of his/her creditors. 2. Violate or disregard provisions of the Contract or instruction from the Owner. 3. Fail to prosecute the work according to the agreed Schedule of Completion, including amendments and/or modifications thereof. 4. Fail to provide a qualified superintendent, competent workmen or subcontractors, or proper materials, or failure to make prompt payment therefor. If the Contract is terminated as provided above or as provided in the Contract, the City will engage another contractor to complete the work. Payment for the completion of such work will come from funds obligated by the City under its contract with the original Contractor. J. METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment shall be made as provided in Section II of the contract. 3 EXHIBIT"C-I" K. PAYMENT WITHHELD Any part or the whole of any payment may be withheld by the City to the extent deemed necessary and reasonable should evidence of the following be discovered: 1. Defective work not corrected. 2. Claims filed against the Contractor. 3. Reasonable evidence indicating the probability of filing claims against the Contractor. 4. Failure of the Contractor to make proper payments to subcontractors or for materials or for labor. 5. The contract cannot be completed for the then unpaid balance. 6. Unsatisfactory progress of the work by the Contractor. When the above grounds are removed, the amount withheld because of them shall be paid to the Contractor subject to and within the other terms of this contract. L. CONTRACT PAYMENT RETAINAGE Contract payment retainage shall be as provided in the Contract. VII. PARTICULAR WORK REQUIREMENTS The following particular work requirements and conditions apply specifically to the building(s) or structure(s) which are located at and described as: GROUP C (REGULAR) (6) TYPE OF STRUCTURE(S) REMOVE ALL TRASH &DEBRIS; CUT ALL GRASS AND UNDERBRUSH 200 E. 9`h Street Burned Garage/Carport (remove slab under garage,LEAVE driveway&all fencing) 836 E. 96 Street Residence/Collapsed Carport (remove all concrete including front sidewalk,remove all fencing,LEAVE city sidewalk) 1327 Railroad Avenue 2 Burned Residences (remove all concrete,remove all of the fence) 1921 Houston Avenue Residence (remove all concrete including front sidewalk,remove fence poles&gate,LEAVE right side wooden fence) 323 E. Gulfway Drive 2-Story Residence/Garage (remove all concrete including slab under garage& front sidewalk,LEAVE driveway apron) 2034 Waco Avenue Residence/Carport/Shed (remove all concrete including slab under the garage, driveway& front sidewalk,LEAVE city sidewalk& driveway apron) A. Before any building or structure is demolished, its utilities shall be safely disconnected. The Contractor shall serve notice to all suppliers of utilities to the building to be demolished and have them disconnect the services and remove all meters and equipment 4 EXHIBIT"C-1" belonging to them. Forty-eight (48) hours' written notice must be given the City for termination of their utilities. All piping and wiring shall be properly terminated. Any costs incurred in the termination of utilities and services shall be borne by the Contractor. B. Demolition and clean-up includes, but is not limited to, the removal of all lumber, doors, windows, wire, sheet metal, appliances, furniture, loose rock, brick, mortar, concrete, and the cleaning and removal of all rubbish,trash or other debris that would inhibit or prevent the mechanical mowing of said lot and premises. C. Fill, grade and level with clean fill dirt all depressions in the earth which exist beneath demolished building(s) or structure(s) and all ruts or other depressions created during the demolition work when the average depth of such depressions exceeds three (3) inches. D. Any trees and shrubs designated by the Code Compliance/Inspections Department will be cut down and removed from the premises. E. The grass at the demolition site shall be mowed to a height not exceeding two (2) inches. F. All sewer lines exposed through demolition work must be cut off within two (2) inches of the surface to the ground or concrete slab and must be plugged with concrete in such a manner as to prevent ground water incursion into the City's sanitary sewer system. G. REMOVAL OF STEPS AND CONCRETE PORCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. H. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Materials defined by the Environmental Protection Agency to be hazardous to the environment or persons, shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal government regulations and governing laws. This shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish written proof of such disposal. I. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND REQUIREMENTS Per Government Code Chapter 2253. Bonds. If the contract exceeds fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) a payment bond is required. If the contract exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) a performance bond is required. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be furnished on prescribed forms in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price with corporate surety duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective date copy of their Power of Attorney. 5 EXHIBIT D r EXHIBIT D DEMOLITION CONTRACT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 27th day of August, 2019 by and between the City of Port Arthur, hereinafter called the "CITY", and Lark Group, Inc. hereinafter called the "CONTRACTOR", in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein and for a total sum of Twenty thousand, four hundred dollars and no cents ($20,400.00); we do hereby agree to all terms, conditions and specifications contained herein and attached hereto; and we do hereby declare VALID this AGREEMENT and CONTRACT: WITNESSETH: SECTION I THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: A. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, machinery, qualified supervision and all other items and services necessary for satisfactory completion of specifications and agreements contained herein for demolition of structures and cleanup at the property described as Group D described in the attached bid sheets. B. "Start the herein specified work on the date stated in the "Notice to Proceed", and further diligently pursue same until satisfactorily completed on or before twelve (12) working days, time being of the essence. It is further understood that if the contract is not completed by the foregoing completion date, (or the said date as extended pursuant to provisions of this contract), the CONTRACTOR shall be assessed liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars($150.00)per day for each day the contract is not completed after said date. All Contractors are required to have a Landfill Permit, which includes a minimum escrow account of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If you opt not to set up an escrow account, you must pay as you dispose by cash or cashier's check. C. Perform all work in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT and the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS attached hereto. D. Be responsible for obtaining all necessary and general and special permits and pay any and all fees for said permits and any other fees,public or private, which may be required by the United States, the State of Texas, Jefferson County, or the City 1 of Port Arthur, to satisfactorily complete the work as specified and agreed to herein. E. Furnish certificates of insurance to the City's Purchasing Agent evidencing that the CONTRACTOR has obtained Workman's Compensation, General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, which is required by the CITY for performance of the work specified here. Minimum amounts of such insurance to be obtained by the CONTRACTOR are as follows: 1. Statutory Texas Workman's Compensation Insurance (with waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officers, employees and agents. 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance (products/ completed operations coverage must be included and the City and its officers, employees, and agents must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and, b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of$100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000 for contracts in excess of$100,000. 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance (Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles coverage's). a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage. b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. F. Furnish to the Purchasing Agent, City of Port Arthur, prior to commencing work, certificates of insurance meeting the above listed insurance requirements for any sub-contractors, haulers, or independent workmen used by the CONTRACTOR in performance of the work specified herein. G. Ensure that competent and qualified supervision is present on the job site at all times while work is in progress and that all demolition work is pursued in such a 2 H. manner as to maximize the safety of all workmen, the general public and surrounding property. I. Comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, to wit: No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or part with funds made available under this title. SECTION II. THE CITY SHALL: A. Inspect the demolition work in progress to ensure that such work is being carried out in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT and the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS attached hereto. B. Compensate the CONTRACTOR according to the following method: Except as hereinafter provided, payment for the Demolition Contract will be made in a lump sum after completion and acceptance of the contract work. One progress payment may be requested when at least fifty percent (50%) of the contract work is completed. Ten percent (10%) of the progress payment will be retained. This retainage will be held in escrow by the City for a maximum of thirty (30) days after satisfactory completion and acceptance of the Contract to guarantee the completion of work. Thirty (30) days after said completion and acceptance, final payment shall be made in a lump sum or total agreed price less the progress payment, if made, by check issued by the City of Port Arthur and made payable to the CONTRACTOR for the satisfactory completion of the work, described herein. Any payments are subject to satisfactory intermediate and final inspections by the City. Further, an applicable request for payment must be made by the CONTRACTOR prior to each payment. SECTION III General Conditions: A. If performance by the CONTRACTOR is prevented or delayed as a direct result of acts of a public enemy, acts of the property owner, fire, epidemics, or acts of God, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and rain, an extension of one (1) working day of additional time will be allowed to the CONTRACTOR for each working day lost from such cause, provided the CONTRACTOR, within three (3) days after the beginning of such delay, gives written notice to the City. 3 B. If for any reason, other than those specified above, the CONTRACTOR at any time fails for a period of five (5) consecutive working days to supply enough skilled workers or otherwise neglects to execute the work properly, the CITY, after these five (5) working days may give written notice to the CONTRACTOR terminating his contract. C. The CONTRACTOR shall repair or replace, if necessary, to the City's satisfaction, any damage to the work site,the adjacent areas,the access areas to the work site and to any elements within these areas that may have suffered damage as a result of the CON TRACTOR'S or any of the subcontractor's operations. The CONTRACTOR shall leave these areas in a satisfactory and workmanlike condition, at least equal to that existing before the CONTRACTOR hereunder started his work. D. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Port Arthur, Texas from any and all claims, and damages of any and every kind for injury to or death of any person, and damages to property arising out of the demolition. E. Any amendments to this contract shall be written and must be executed by both the CITY and the CONTRACTOR prior to the implementation of any such change. F. This CONTRACT and AGREEMENT embodies and represents all of the rights, duties and obligations of the CITY and the CONTRACTOR and any oral or written agreements prior to the date first above written, not included or embodied herein shall be declared void and not be binding or of benefit to any of the parties herein mentioned. SECTION IV Particular Requirements: A. Other particular work requirements are contained in the DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B-1" B. ALL DEMOLITION BIDS SHALL INCLUDE REMOVAL OF CONCRETE SLABS, PORCHES, STEPS, ETC., UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SECTION V 4 If the CONTRACTOR materially defaults in (a) failing to have liability insurance; (b) not completing the CONTRACT within the time required; or (c) uses demolition procedures that are dangerous to the health and safety of residents and/or adjoining residents, the Director of Code Enforcement has the authority to issue a cease and desist order until this matter can be reviewed by the City Council. SIGNED AND AGREED TO this day of , A.D. 2019: LARK GROUP, INC. WITNESSED SIGNED AND AGREED TO this day of , A.D. 2019: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR INTERIM CITY MANAGER WITNESSED 5 EXHIBIT"D-1" DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS CITY OF PORT ARTHUR I. TITLE The provisions embraced within these sections and subsections shall constitute; be known as; and will be referred to herein and in any relevant AGREEMENT and CONTRACT as "DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS". II. SCOPE The scope and purpose of these specifications is to establish certain regulations, general requirements, and particular requirements necessary for the demolition, removal and cleanup of the unsafe and/or unsanitary structure(s) as required by the Inspections Department of the City of Port Arthur. III. CONTRACTOR BIDS Contracts for the demolition of structures will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Community Services Department's BID FORM FOR DEMOLITION. The completion of the demolition package will be of vital importance to the City. The number of calendar days given on the proposal form will be used to establish the completion date as used in the Contract. In case the work is not completed within the time specified in the Contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each day exceeding the completion date. IV. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. The Contractor shall, upon submission of bid, furnish the City with certificates of insurance, indicating the existence of Statutory Workman's Compensation Insurance, General and Auto Liability, Public Liability, and Property Damage Insurance. Such insurance must be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. Such a certificate must contain a provision requiring not less than fifteen (15) days prior notice in writing to the City of any change or termination of said insurance. All insurance is to remain in force until the job of clearing the premises has been completed and the work has been accepted by the City. B. The Contractor/Successful Bidder must obtain and furnish to the City proof of insurance in the following minimum amounts: 1. Statutory Texas Workman's Compensation Insurance: 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents, and employees must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each 1 EXHIBIT"13-1" person/$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and, b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of $100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000 for contracts in excess of$100,000. 3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance(Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles coverage's). a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage. b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. V. PERMITS The Contractor/Successful Bidder must obtain from the City of Port Arthur and all other governmental entities, at his own expense, all necessary general and special permits and pay any and all fees for said permits and any other fees,public or private. All Contractors are required to have a Landfill Permit, which includes a minimum escrow account of one thousand dollars ($1,000). If you opt not to set up an escrow account,you must pay cash or by cashier's check as you dispose. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The following list of conditions and requirements are to be understood as being a general guide in the demolition of structures. It must be noted, however, that there are special requirements listed below in Section VII of these specifications, which are in addition to these general requirements for demolition, and that it is the responsibility of the Contractor/Successful Bidder to comply with all particular requirements. A. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor/Successful Bidder will function and operate as an independent contractor. Any liability incurred by the Contractor/Successful Bidder will accrue only to that party as an independent contractor and not to the City of Port Arthur. B. No work under a City DEMOLITION CONTRACT shall be subcontracted by the Contractor/Successful Bidder without prior, written approval of the Community Services Department. No subcontractor will be approved unless that subcontractor meets the same insurance requirements specified for and required of the Contractor. C. The demolition work specified herein shall be performed in a safe, satisfactory condition, starting with the roof and working down, with the safety and welfare of all people and property being of the highest priority. 2 EXHIBIT"D-1" D. All materials, debris, and rubble from the demolition of the structure(s) specified herein will become the property of the Contractor/Successful Bidder. Salvage can only begin immediately prior to the beginning of demolition. E. The Contractor/Successful Bidder will be held responsible for repair of broken or damaged water, gas, or any other type of lines, which occur during the course of the demolition work. The Contractor shall repair or replace, if necessary, to the City's satisfaction, any damage to the work site, the adjacent areas, the access areas to the work site and to any elements within these areas that may have suffered damage as a result of the Contractor's or any of the subcontractor's operations. The Contractor shall leave these areas in a satisfactory condition. F. The Contractor/Successful Bidder shall haul off all debris and unsalvageable materials; and no debris or rubble which may pose a threat to public safety will be left on the site overnight. No such debris or material will be placed on a sidewalk or public right-of-way so that it poses a danger to any person. G. All demolition work must be carried out to the satisfaction of the City's Inspections Official. H. The City (without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have) has the right to terminate the contract in the event of any default by the Contractor after giving the Contractor seven (7) days written notice. Such notice of termination shall be subsequent to default by the Contractor and after receiving written notice from the City certifying cause for such action. In addition to other events of default or grounds for termination identified in the contract, it shall be considered default by the Contractor whenever he/she shall: 1. Declare bankruptcy, become insolvent, or assign his/her assets for the benefit of his/her creditors. 2. Violate or disregard provisions of the Contract or instruction from the Owner. 3. Fail to prosecute the work according to the agreed Schedule of Completion, including amendments and/or modifications thereof. 4. Fail to provide a qualified superintendent, competent workmen or subcontractors, or proper materials, or failure to make prompt payment therefor. If the Contract is terminated as provided above or as provided in the Contract, the City will engage another contractor to complete the work. Payment for the completion of such work will come from funds obligated by the City under its contract with the original Contractor. J. METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment shall be made as provided in Section II of the contract. 3 EXHIBIT"D-I" K. PAYMENT WITHHELD Any part or the whole of any payment may be withheld by the City to the extent deemed necessary and reasonable should evidence of the following be discovered: 1. Defective work not corrected. 2. Claims filed against the Contractor. 3. Reasonable evidence indicating the probability of filing claims against the Contractor. 4. Failure of the Contractor to make proper payments to subcontractors or for materials or for labor. 5. The contract cannot be completed for the then unpaid balance. 6. Unsatisfactory progress of the work by the Contractor. When the above grounds are removed, the amount withheld because of them shall be paid to the Contractor subject to and within the other terms of this contract. L. CONTRACT PAYMENT RETAINAGE Contract payment retainage shall be as provided in the Contract. VII. PARTICULAR WORK REQUIREMENTS The following particular work requirements and conditions apply specifically to the building(s) or structure(s)which are located at and described as: GROUP D (REGULAR) (6) TYPE OF STRUCTURE(S) REMOVE ALL TRASH &DEBRIS; CUT ALL GRASS AND UNDERBRUSH 610 E. 19th Street Residence/Attached Shed (remove all concrete including front sidewalk) 1336 E. 19`h Street Residence/Garage (remove all concrete including driveway, slab under garage, front sidewalk&right side fence, LEAVE driveway apron) 1311 E. 17th Street Residence/Shed (remove all concrete including front sidewalk, LEAVE city sidewalk&left fence) 1621 Stilwell Boulevard Garage Apartment (remove concrete under garage apartment, LEAVE all other concrete& fencing) 1803 E. 11th Street Residence/Garage (remove all concrete including slab under garage, front sidewalk&all of the fencing,LEAVE city sidewalk) 1901 E. 10`h Street Residence/Carport (remove all concrete&all of the fencing) A. Before any building or structure is demolished, its utilities shall be safely disconnected. The Contractor shall serve notice to all suppliers of utilities to the building to be demolished and have them disconnect the services and remove all meters and equipment 4 EXHIBIT"D-1" belonging to them. Forty-eight (48) hours' written notice must be given the City for termination of their utilities. All piping and wiring shall be properly terminated. Any costs incurred in the termination of utilities and services shall be borne by the Contractor. B. Demolition and clean-up includes, but is not limited to, the removal of all lumber, doors, windows, wire, sheet metal, appliances, furniture, loose rock, brick, mortar, concrete, and the cleaning and removal of all rubbish,trash or other debris that would inhibit or prevent the mechanical mowing of said lot and premises. C. Fill, grade and level with clean fill dirt all depressions in the earth which exist beneath demolished building(s) or structure(s) and all ruts or other depressions created during the demolition work when the average depth of such depressions exceeds three (3) inches. D. Any trees and shrubs designated by the Code Compliance/Inspections Department will be cut down and removed from the premises. E. The grass at the demolition site shall be mowed to a height not exceeding two (2) inches. F. All sewer lines exposed through demolition work must be cut off within two (2) inches of the surface to the ground or concrete slab and must be plugged with concrete in such a manner as to prevent ground water incursion into the City's sanitary sewer system. G. REMOVAL OF STEPS AND CONCRETE PORCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. H. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Materials defined by the Environmental Protection Agency to be hazardous to the environment or persons, shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal government regulations and governing laws. This shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish written proof of such disposal. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND REQUIREMENTS Per Government Code Chapter 2253. Bonds. If the contract exceeds fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) a payment bond is required. If the contract exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) a performance bond is required. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be furnished on prescribed forms in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price with corporate surety duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective date copy of their Power of Attorney. 5