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ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
SAN FRANCISCO BAY TRAIL PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION GRANT AGREEMENT
Grand Avenue Say Trail Extension Construction Project
Grantee's full, legal name: City of San Rafael
Address: 111 Morphew St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone No.: (415) 485-3408
Name of Contact: Joanna Kwok
Title of Contact: Senior Civil Engineer
Taxpayer ID Number 94-6000424
I. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 9 of Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code, the State Coastal
Conservancy ("the Conservancy") awarded grant funds to be administered by the Association of
Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for development of the Bay Trail Project. ABAG grants City
of San Rafael ("the Grantee") a sum not to exceed Two Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars
($240,000), Funding from Proposition 68 funds, the "California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate,
Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018", subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, to complete the Grand Avenue Bay Trail Extension
Construction Project ("the Project"), the location as shown on Exhibit A, which is incorporated
by reference and attached. The Project description is attached as Exhibit B, which is
incorporated by reference.
The Grantee shall carry out the Project in accordance with this Agreement and a work program
to be approved by ABAG pursuant to this Agreement. The Grantee shall provide any funds
beyond those granted under this Agreement which are needed to complete the Project.
II. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION AND DISBURSEMENT
The Grantee shall not commence construction of the Project and ABAG shall not be obligated to
disburse any funds under this Agreement unless and until the following conditions precedent
have been met:
A. A resolution has been adopted by the City Council of the Grantee authorizing the
execution of this Agreement and approving its terms and conditions.
B. ABAG has approved in writing:
1. The work program for the Project;
2. All contractors that the grantee intends to employ in connection with the project; and
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3. A rendering, with dimensions and proposed placement, of the acknowledgment sign
and a plan for the dimensions and placement of San Francisco Bay Trail emblem all
as described in section II of the Standard Provisions
C. Written evidence has been provided to ABAG:
1. That all permits and approvals necessary to the completion of the Project under
applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations have been obtained;
2. That the Grantee has acquired and recorded all easements and other interests in real
property necessary to the construction, use and/or maintenance of the Project;
3. That the Grantee has provided for liability insurance, including the additional insured
endorsement, or is self-insured, as described in Exhibit C of this Agreement; and
4. That the Grantee has provided for fire and other loss insurance as described in
Exhibit C of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, the Grantee may commence preparation of plans, specifications and
engineering work upon meeting conditions set forth in subsections A and B. l of this section, and
upon ABAG's review and approval of a separate work program (tasks, budget and timeline) and
approval of any contractors that the Grantee will retain to perform the work.
III. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be deemed executed and effective when signed by both parties and
received in the offices of ABAG together with the resolution described in the "CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION AND DISBURSEMENT" section of this Agreement.
Grantee shall complete grant tasks by December 31, 2023, ("the completion date") and shall
submit a final Request for Disbursement no later than thirty (30) days after the completion date.
This Agreement shall run from its effective date through December 31, 2044, ("the termination
date") to ensure compliance with the requirements of Article VIII unless otherwise terminated or
amended as provided in this Agreement.
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STANDARD PROVISIONS
I. WORK PROGRAM
A. If any portion of the construction to be funded under this Agreement will be performed by
third parties ("contractors") under contract with the Grantee, prior to initiating any request
for contractor bids, the Grantee shall submit for review and written approval by ABAG the
bid package including construction plans and specifications which have been certified or
approved as described above. Upon approval by ABAG, the Grantee shall proceed with
the bidding process.
B. Prior to final selection, the Grantee shall submit to ABAG for written approval the names,
addresses and licenses of all contractors that the Grantee intends to hire and any change or
clarification to the bid package.
C. Prior to beginning construction, the Grantee shall submit a detailed work program to
ABAG for review and written approval of its consistency with this Agreement. The work
program shall include:
1- Construction plans and specifications which have been certified by a registered
architect or engineer, or approved by the Grantee's Public Works Director.
2. For projects not exempt from CEQA: (a) plans for implementing and for
documenting implementation of all actions and mitigation measures identified in the
project's environmental document as needed to avoid significant environmental
effects or reduce them to a level of insignificance (e.g, as contained in a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program) and (b) provisions for compliance with any
conditions of Conservancy authorization to fund the Project.
3. A schedule of completion for the Project specifically listing the completion date for
each Project component and a final Project completion date, including all mitigation
measures and actions, if any.
4. A detailed Project budget (the "Project Budget"). The Project Budget shall describe
all labor and materials costs to be incurred to complete each component of the
Project. For each Project component, the Project Budget shall list all intended
funding sources, including grant funds, the Grantee's required contribution and all
other sources of monies, materials, or labor.
5. A list of all permits required to complete the Project, including but not limited to
environmental documentation. For each such permit, Grantee shall identify the
attendant conditions, mitigation measures, fees and the like. The Grantee shall
indicate how each attendant condition, mitigation measure, fee and the like is treated
in the documents provided under paragraphs I.C.1, 2 and 3 of these Standard
Provisions.
6. A meeting with ABAG at the Project site to review the Project plans.
D. The work program shall have the same force and effect as if included in the text of this
Agreement. However, the work program may be modified without amendment of this
Agreement upon the Grantee's submission of a modified work program and ABAG's
written approval of it. If this Agreement and the work program are inconsistent, the
Agreement shall control.
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E. The Grantee shall construct the Project in accordance with the approved work program.
F. The Grantee shall comply with, fulfill, accomplish or pay each condition, mitigation
measure, fee (or the like) identified in paragraph I.C.2 of these Standard Provisions which
are applicable at the completion of the Project. For each condition, mitigation measure, fee
(or the like) identified in paragraph I.C.2 of these Standard Provisions which, by its terms,
cannot be, or is not required to be, complied with, fulfilled, accomplished or paid by the
time the Project is completed, the Grantee shall state in a narrative format, the plan for
future compliance or payment.
G. If any portion of the construction to be funded under this Agreement will be performed by
contractors, the Grantee shall implement, or cause to be implemented, a labor compliance
program that meets the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1771.5(b).
H. ABAG will not approve the work program or any amendments thereto without first
obtaining the Conservancy's written approval.
11. SIGNS
The Grantee shall erect and maintain signs visible from the nearest public roadway directing the
public to the Project and acknowledging ABAG and Conservancy assistance and displaying the
San Francisco Bay Trail and Conservancy logos. In addition to signs acknowledging
Conservancy assistance, the Grantee shall install and maintain San Francisco Bay Trail emblems
on the real property and, where appropriate on all other real property interests controlled,
maintained or managed by the Grantee that are deemed by ABAG to be existing segments of the
San Francisco Bay Trail. Emblem locations shall be determined by the Grantee in consultation
with ABAG. ABAG shall provide specifications for the Conservancy and Bay Trail signs,
emblems and logo to the Grantee for this purpose. Plans describing the number, design,
placement and wording of the signs shall be submitted to ABAG for review and written approval
prior to the installation of signs. Final reimbursement may be withheld by ABAG pending
placement of the signs in the manner approved by ABAG.
Ill. BONDING
If the Grantee intends to use any contractor(s) on any portion of the Project to be funded under
this Agreement, construction shall not begin until each such contractor has furnished a
performance bond in favor of the Conservancy, ABAG and the Grantee, in the following
amounts: for faithful performance, one hundred percent (100%) of the contract value; and for
labor and materials, one hundred percent (100%) of the contract value. The requirement shall
not apply to any contract for less than $20,000.
Any bond furnished under this section shall be executed by an admitted corporate surety insurer
licensed in the State of California.
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IV. COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
A. Upon determination by ABAG that all "CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
CONSTRUCTION AND DISBURSEMENT" have been fully met, ABAG shall disburse
to the Grantee, in accordance with the approved Project Budget, a total amount not to
exceed the amount of this grant, as follows:
The provision of this section with a check mark, "x" or equivalent mark opposite it will
apply at the commencement of the Agreement.
Q PROGRESS PAYMENTS
Disbursements shall be made on the basis of costs incurred to date, less ten percent
(10%), upon satisfactory progress in accordance with the approved work program
and upon the Grantee's submission of a "Request for Disbursement" form, which
shall be submitted no more frequently than monthly but no less frequently than
quarterly. Disbursement of the ten percent (10%) withheld shall be made upon the
Grantee's satisfactory completion of construction of the Project and compliance with
the "PROJECT COMPLETION" section of this Agreement, and upon ABAG's
acceptance of the Project.
❑ TASK COMPLETION
Disbursements shall be made on the basis of costs incurred to date, less ten percent
(10%), upon the Grantee's satisfactory completion of each Project task identified in
the approved work program. The final disbursement, together with amounts earlier
withheld, shall be made upon the Grantee's satisfactory completion of construction of
the Project and compliance with the "PROJECT COMPLETION" section of this
Agreement, and upon ABAG's acceptance of the Project.
❑ PROJECT COMPLETION
Disbursement shall be made on the basis of costs incurred, upon the Grantee's
satisfactory completion of construction of the Project and compliance with the
"PROJECT COMPLETION" section of this Agreement, and upon ABAG's
acceptance of the Project.
B. The Grantee shall request disbursements by filing with ABAG fully executed "Request for
Disbursement" forms (available from ABAG). The Grantee shall include on the forms its
name and address, the date of the submission, the amount of the invoice, the period during
which the work was actually done, and an itemized description of all work done for which
disbursement is requested. Hourly rates identified in invoices shall be consistent with the
approved Project Budget and equal to the actual compensation paid by the Grantee to
employees, which may include employee benefits. The forms shall be signed by an
authorized official of the Grantee. Each form shall be accompanied by any supporting
invoices or other source documents from contractor(s) that the Grantee engaged to
complete any portion of the Project funded under this Agreement, and/or by written
substantiation of completion of the portion of the Project for which disbursement is
requested. With each form, the Grantee shall also submit a supporting progress report
summarizing the current status of the Project and comparing it to the status required by the
work program (budget, timeline, tasks, etc.). Failure to fully execute and submit a
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"Request for Disbursement" form, including attachment of supporting documents, will
relieve ABAG of its obligation to disburse funds to the Grantee unless and until all
deficiencies in the form are rectified.
ABAG will reimburse travel and related expenses at actual costs not to exceed the rates
provided in Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Article 2 of the California Code
of Regulations ("CCR"), except that reimbursement may be in excess of these rates upon
documentation that these rates are not reasonably available to the project grantee.
Reimbursement for the cost of operating a private vehicle shall not, under any
circumstance, exceed the current rate specified by the State of California for unrepresented
state employees as of the date the cost is incurred. ABAG will disburse funds for other
necessary expenses if those expenses are reasonable in nature and amount taking into
account the nature of the Project, its location, and other relevant factors.
V. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDING AMONG BUDGET ITEMS
The Grantee shall expend funds in the manner described in the approved Project Budget. The
allocation of ABAG's total grant among the items in the Project Budget, other than overhead and
indirect costs, may vary by as much as ten percent (10%) without approval by ABAG, provided
that Grantee first submits a revised Project Budget to ABAG and requests disbursement based on
the revised budget. Grantee shall obtain the advance written approval of ABAG for any
difference of more than ten percent (10%) and any deviation that shifts funds from approved
budget items into an overhead or indirect costs category. ABAG will not provide such approval
without first obtaining written approval of the Conservancy. ABAG may withhold payment for
changes in particular budget items which exceed the amount allocated in the Project Budget by
more than ten percent (10%) and which have not received the approval required above. The total
amount of this grant may not be increased except by amendment to this Agreement. Any
increase in the funding for any particular budget item shall mean a decrease in the funding for
one or more other budget items.
Vl. PROJECT COMPLETION
A. Within ninety (90) days of completion of construction of the Project, the Grantee shall
supply ABAG with two copies of evidence of completion by submitting a final report
which includes:
1. An inspection report by a registered architect or engineer or the Grantee's Public
Works Director certifying completion of the Project according to the approved work
program.
2. A fully executed final "Request for Disbursement" form.
3. "As built" drawings of the completed Project, and "before" and "after" photos in
electronic form.
4. If the Project is built by third parties, a copy of a recorded Notice of Completion
covering the Project.
5. For projects not exempt from CEQA, any items required to demonstrate compliance
with the Conservancy's authorization with respect to CEQA (e.g., evidence of
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compliance with a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program) as specified in the
project work program.
6. Documentation that the acknowledgement signs and San Francisco Bay Trail
emblems required under section II have been erected and installed in compliance
with that section.
B. Within forty-five (45) days of Grantee's compliance with this section, ABAG shall
determine whether the Project has been satisfactorily completed. If ABAG determines that
the Project has been satisfactorily completed, ABAG shall issue to the Grantee a letter of
acceptance of the Project. The Project shall be deemed complete as of the date of the letter
of acceptance. ABAG will not determine that the Project has been satisfactorily completed
without first obtaining a letter of acceptance of the Project from the Conservancy.
VII. EARLY TERMINATION AND FAILURE TO PERFORM
ABAG may terminate or suspend this agreement for any reason, by providing Grantee with
seven days' notice in writing. In either case, Grantee shall immediately take all reasonable
measures to prevent further costs to ABAG and the Conservancy, which measures shall include
terminating or suspending any project agreements if necessary to prevent further costs. ABAG
shall be responsible for any reasonable and non -cancelable obligations incurred by Grantee in the
performance of this Agreement prior to the date of the notice to terminate or suspend, but only
up to the undisbursed balance of funding authorized in this Agreement. Any notice suspending
work under this agreement shall remain in effect until further written notice from ABAG
authorizes work to resume.
Grantee shall include suspension and termination provisions in their agreements with contractors
for the Project.
The parties expressly agree to waive, release and relinquish the recovery of any consequential
damages that may arise out of the termination or suspension of this Agreement under this
section.
VIII. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
A. The Grantee or its successor in interest shall maintain the facilities and structures
constructed as part of the Project, including all applicable post -construction mitigation
measures identified in the environmental document to avoid significant environmental
effects or reduce them to a level of insignificance, and shall operate these facilities and
structures throughout the term of this Agreement consistent with the purposes for which
ABAG's grant was made and in a manner that complies with the nondiscrimination
requirements of section XV. The Grantee assumes all operation and maintenance costs of
these facilities and structures. Neither ABAG nor the Conservancy shall be liable for any
cost of such maintenance, management or operation. The Grantee may be excused from its
obligations for operation and maintenance during the term of this Agreement only upon the
written approval of ABAG.
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B. For purposes of this Agreement, "operation costs" include direct costs incurred for material
and labor needed for operations, utilities, insurance and expenses necessary to produce
gross revenues. "Maintenance costs" include ordinary repairs and replacements of a
recurring nature necessary to prolong the life of capital assets and basic structures, and the
expenditure of funds necessary to replace or reconstruct capital assets or basic structures.
C. The parties to this Agreement expressly agree and acknowledge that the Conservancy is a
third -party beneficiary of the provisions of this section
IX. INSPECTION
Throughout the term of this Agreement, ABAG and the Conservancy shall have the right to
inspect the Project area to ascertain compliance with this Agreement.
X. MITIGATION
The Grantee shall not use, or allow the use of, any portion of the Project or Project site for
mitigation (in other words, to compensate for adverse changes to the environment elsewhere)
without the written permission of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy. The Conservancy
may require that all funds generated in connection with any authorized or allowable use of the
Project or Project site as mitigation be remitted promptly to the Conservancy. As used in this
section, mitigation includes, but is not limited to, any use of the property in connection with the
sale, trade, transfer or other transaction involving carbon sequestration credit or carbon
mitigation.
XI. LIABILITY
A. The Grantee shall be responsible for, indemnify and save harmless the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC), ABAG, the Bay Trail Project, the Conservancy and
State of California (the "State"), and their respective members, directors, officers, agents
and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages or costs resulting
from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this Agreement to the
fullest extent permitted by law The duty of the Grantee to indemnify and save harmless
includes the duty to defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778.
PUBLIC ENTITY GRANTEES: This Agreement supersedes the Grantee's right as a public
entity to indemnity (see Gov. Code Section 895.2) and contribution (see Gov. Code
Section 895.6) as set forth in Gov. Code Section 895.4.
B. The Grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right
of contribution from ABAG, the Bay Trail Project, the Conservancy, the State, and their
respective members, directors, officers, agents or employees, for any liability resulting
from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this Agreement.
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C. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create in the public or in any member of it rights
as a third party beneficiary under this Agreement.
XII. INSURANCE
See Exhibit C.
XIII. AUDITS/ACCOUNTING/RECORDS
Grantee shall maintain financial accounts, documents, and records (collectively, "records")
relating to this Agreement in accordance with the guidelines of "Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles" ("GAAP") published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The
records shall include, without limitation, evidence sufficient to reflect properly the amount,
receipt, deposit, and disbursement of all funds related to the Project, and the implementation,
operation and maintenance of the Project. Time and effort reports are also required. Grantee shall
maintain adequate supporting records in a manner that permits tracing from the request for
disbursement forms to the accounting records and to the supporting documentation.
Additionally, ABAG, the Conservancy or their respective agents may review, obtain, and copy
all records relating to performance of this Agreement. Grantee shall provide ABAG, the
Conservancy or their respective agents with any relevant information requested and shall permit
ABAG, the Conservancy or their respective agents access to Grantee's premises upon reasonable
notice, during normal business hours, to interview employees and inspect and copy books,
records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the
purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement and any applicable laws and
regulations.
Grantees shall retain the required records for a minimum of three years following the later of
final disbursement by ABAG, and the final year to which the particular records pertain. The
records shall be subject to examination and audit by ABAG, the Conservancy and the Bureau of
State Audits during the retention periods.
If Grantee retains any contractors to accomplish any of the work of this Agreement, the Grantee
shall first enter into an agreement with each contractor requiring the contractor to meet the terms
of this section and to make the terms applicable to all subcontractors.
ABAG or the Conservancy may disallow all or part of the cost of any activity or action that
either determines to be not in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement.
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XIV. COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Grantee certifies that it has instituted and will employ systems and controls appropriate to ensure
that, in the performance of this Agreement, funds will not be used for the acquisition, operation
or maintenance of computer software in violation of copyright laws.
XV. NONDISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this agreement, Grantee shall not unlawfully discriminate against,
harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex,
race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical
disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age
(over 40) or sexual orientation (Government Code section 12940). Grantee shall not unlawfully
deny a request for, or take unlawful action against, any individual because of the exercise of
rights related to family -care leave (Government Code sections 12945.1 and 12945.2). Grantee
shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment
are free of such discrimination, harassment and unlawful acts.
Consistent with Government Code section 11135, Grantee shall ensure that no one, on the basis
of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, color,
or disability, is unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or is unlawfully
subjected to discrimination under, the Project funded under this Agreement.
Pursuant to Government Code section 12990, Grantee shall comply with the provisions of the
Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12900 et seq.) and the applicable
regulations (California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 7285.0 et seq.). The regulations of
the Fair Employment and Housing Commission regarding Contractor Nondiscrimination and
Compliance (Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations) are
incorporated into this agreement by this reference.
This nondiscrimination clause shall be included in all contracts and subcontracts for the Project.
XVI. PREVAILING WAGE
Work done under this Agreement may be subject to the prevailing wage and other related
requirements of the California Labor Code (see Labor Code sections 1720 et seq.). Grantee shall
pay prevailing wage to all persons employed in the performance of any part of the Project and
otherwise comply with all associated requirements and obligations, if required by law to do so.
XVII. ASSIGNMENT
Without the written consent of ABAG, this Agreement is not assignable by the Grantee in whole
or in part.
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XVIII. TIMELINESS
Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
XIX. ABAG's DESIGNEE
Lee Huo is ABAG's Project Manager who shall have authority to act on behalf of ABAG with
respect to this Agreement.
XX. AMENDMENT
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, no changes in this Agreement shall be valid
unless made in writing and signed by the parties to the Agreement. No oral understanding or
agreement not incorporated in this Agreement shall be binding on any of the parties.
XXI. Locus
This Agreement is deemed to be entered into in the City and County of San Francisco.
The parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, duly
authorized, the provisions of which Agreement are effective as of the 31" day of August 2022.
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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Jim Schutz, City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
Project Location
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EXHIBIT B
Project Description
This project involves the construction of approximately 0.04 mile of Class IV Bikeways and
sidewalk improvements along Grand Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street in the City of San
Rafael. These facilities will be a part of the Bay Trail spine when completed.
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EXHIBIT C
Insurance Requirements
Throughout the term of this agreement, the Grantee shall procure and maintain insurance, as
specified in this section, against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may
arise from or in connection with any activities by the Grantee or its agents, representatives,
employees, or contractors associated with the project undertaken pursuant to this agreement. As
an alternative, with the written approval of ABAG and the Executive Officer of the Conservancy,
the Grantee may satisfy the coverage required by this section in whole or in part through: (a) its
contractor's procurement and maintenance of insurance for work under this contract, if the
coverage otherwise fully satisfies the requirements of this section; or (b) the Grantee's
participation in a "risk management" plan, self insurance program or insurance pooling
arrangement, or any combination of these, if consistent with the coverage required by this
section. Any required errors and omissions liability insurance shall be maintained from the
effective date through two calendar years after the completion date. The Grantee shall maintain
all other required insurance from the effective date through the completion date.
1. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
a. Insurance Services Office ("ISO") Commercial General Liability coverage, occurrence
basis (Form CG 0001) or comparable.
b. Automobile Liability coverage: ISO Form Number CA 0001, Code 1 (any auto).
c. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California.
If facilities or structures are to be constructed and if they will be designed by a professional
architect or engineer and constructed by a licensed contractor, then the coverage should also
include:
d. Course -of -Construction (also known as "Builder's Risk") insurance covering all risks of
loss. (Any proceeds of loss payable under this coverage shall be used to replace, rebuild or
repair the damaged portions of the facilities and structures constructed under this agreement.)
e. Property Insurance covering the loss, damage, or destruction of the facilities or structures
constructed under this agreement against fire and extended coverage perils. (Any proceeds of
loss payable under this coverage shall be used to replace, rebuild or repair the damaged
portions of the facilities and structures constructed under this agreement.)
2. Minimum Limits of Insurance. The Grantee shall maintain coverage limits no less than:
a. General Liability:
(Including operations, products and
completed operations, as applicable)
$2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage. If
Commercial General Liability Insurance or
other form with a general aggregate limit is
used, either the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to the activities under this
agreement or the general aggregate limit
shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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b. Automobile Liability:
c. Course of Construction:
d. Property Insurance
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury
and property damage.
Completed value of the project with no
coinsurance penalty provisions.
Ninety percent of full replacement cost of
the facilities or structures.
3. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions
must be declared to and approved by ABAG and the Conservancy.
4. Required Provisions.
a. Each insurance policy required by this section shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty days' prior written notice by first class
mail has been given to ABAG and the Conservancy; or in the event of cancellation of coverage
due to nonpayment, after ten days prior written notice to ABAG and the Conservancy. The
project grantee shall notify ABAG and the Conservancy within two days of receipt of notice that
any required insurance policy will lapse or be cancelled. At least ten days before an insurance
policy held by the grantee lapses or is cancelled, the grantee shall provide ABAG and the
Conservancy with evidence of renewal or replacement of the policy.
b. Grantee shall obtain from each of its insurers a waiver of any right of subrogation which
such insurer may otherwise acquire against ABAG or the State of California, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers, by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
C. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain, the following provisions:
i. ABAG and the State of California, their officers, agents and employees are to be
covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Grantee; and with respect to
liability arising out of work or operations, including completed operations,
performed by or on behalf of the Grantee including materials, parts or equipment
furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii. For any claims related to this agreement, the Grantee's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects ABAG and the State of California, their officers,
agents and employees.
iii. The limits of the additional insured coverage shall equal the limits of the named insured
coverage regardless of whether the limits of the named insurance coverage exceed those
limits required by the project agreement.
5. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance shall be placed with insurers admitted to transact
business in the State of California and having a current Best's rating of "B+:VII" or better
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or, in the alternative, acceptable to the Conservancy and approved in writing by the
Executive Officer.
6. Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work hereunder, Grantee shall
furnish to Ebix, ABAG's authorized insurance consultant, insurance consultant, insurance
documentation (including Certificates of Liability Insurance, Evidences of Property
Insurance, endorsements, etc.) verifying the aforementioned coverages. Such evidence of
insurance shall make reference to all provisions and endorsements referred to above and shall
be signed by the authorized representative of the Insurance Company shown on the insurance
documentation. The Project name shall be clearly stated on the face of each Certificate
of Liability Insurance and/or Evidence of Property Insurance.
CONSULTANT shall submit certificates of insurance to:
Association of Bay Area Governments
Insurance Compliance
P.O. Box 100085-M8
Duluth, GA 30096
or
Email to MTC(Ubix.com
or
Fax to 1-888-617-2309
ABAG reserves the right to require copies of all required policy declarations pages or
insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.
7. Contractors. The Grantee shall include all contractors as insureds under its policies or
shall require each contractor to provide and maintain coverage consistent with the
requirements of this section. To the extent generally available, Grantee shall also
require each professional contractor to provide and maintain Errors and Omissions
Liability insurance appropriate to the contractor's profession and in a reasonable amount
in light of the nature of the project with a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000.
8. Premiums and Assessments. ABAG and the Conservancy are not responsible for
premiums and assessments on any insurance policy.
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