This contract is for Job Order Contracting (JOC) services for wet utility pipeline projects. The contractor, Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, will provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management to perform the work. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but it is based on a purchase order system, where the city will pay the contractor for the work performed at the rates set forth in the contract. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contractor will perform the work in accordance with the requirements set forth in each job order and as further specified in the contract documents.
• The contractor will be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits and for complying with all federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.
• The city will reimburse the contractor for the actual, documented costs of construction permits required for the performance of the work.
• The contractor will be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the contractor's fault or negligence.
• The contract includes provisions for termination, suspension, or abandonment of the work, as well as for changes to the work or the contract terms.
• The contract requires the contractor to maintain certain types of insurance, including workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance, as well as commercial auto insurance.