HomeMy Public PortalAbout143-2023 - B & B Construction - demo at 538 North 19th Street AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of /461(:)(7M , 2023, and
referred to as Contract No. 143-2023, by and between the City of Richmond, Indiana, a
municipal corporation acting by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety (hereinafter
referred to as the "City") and B&B Construction of Richmond, Inc., 2336 New Garden Road,
Williamsburg, Indiana, 47393 (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor").
SECTION I. STATEMENT AND SUBJECT OF WORK
City hereby retains Contractor to perform services in connection with the demolition of a certain
structure previously deemed by the Richmond Unsafe Building Commission to be unsafe
properties, which is located in Richmond, Indiana (the "Project"), which services shall include
demolition, removal of debris, and restoration of the site as more specifically set forth in the
Notice to Bidders. The structure is as follows:
538 North 19th Street (House) $11,500.00
TOTAL: $11,500.00
A certain Request for Quotes dated June 1, 2023, has been made available for inspection by
Contractor, is on file in the office of the Director of the Division of Purchasing and the Director
of the Department of Code Enforcement for the City, and is hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to abide by the same. The response of
Contractor to said Request for Quotes is attached hereto as Exhibit A, which Exhibit wm
received June 29, 2023, consists of one (1) page, and is also hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to abide by the same.
Should any provisions, terms, or conditions contained in any of the documents attached hereto as
Exhibits, or in any of the documents incorporated by reference herein, conflict with any of the
provisions, terms, or conditions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be controlling.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary for the proper
completion of all work specified.
Contract No. 143-2023
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No performance of services shall commence until the following has been met:
1. The City is in receipt of any required certificates of insurance and/or
warranties;
2. The City is in receipt of any required affidavit signed by Contractor in
accordance with Indiana Code 22-5-1.7-11(a)(2);and
3. A purchase order has been issued by the Purchasing Department.
SECTION II. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and is not an employee or agent of
the City of Richmond. The Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, competent supervision
of the work.
SECTION III. COMPENSATION
City shall pay Contractor an amount not to exceed Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and
Zero Cents ($11,500.00) for complete and satisfactory performance of said Project as set forth
above and as set forth an Contractor's quote (Exhibit A).
SECTION IV. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective when signed by the parties and shall continue in effect
until satisfactory completion of the Project. Demolition is expected to be completed within ten
(10) days of the issuance of the notice to proceed.
Notwithstanding the term of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in
part, for cause, at any time by giving at least five (5) working days written notice specifying the
effective date and the reasons for termination which shall include but not be limited to the
following:
a. failure, for any reason of the Contractor to fulfill in a timely manner
its obligations under this Agreement;
b. submission of a report, other work product, or advice, whether oral or written, by the
Contractor tc the City that is incorrect, incomplete, or does not meet reasonable
professional standards in any material respect;
c. ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement;
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d. suspension or termination of the grant funding to the City under which this Agreement
is made; or
e. unavailability of sufficient funds to make payment on this Agreement.
In the event of such termination, the City shall be required to make payment for all work
performed prior to the date this Agreement is terminated, but shall be relieved of any other
responsibility herein.
This Agreement may also be terminated, in whole or in part, by mutual Agreement of the parties
by setting forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial
termination, the portion to be terminated.
This Agreement may also be terminated by the City if a force-majeure event occurs and the
results or aftereffects of said event causes the performance of this Agreement to become
impossible or highly impracticable. Said event or results or aftereffects of said event would
include events or effects which the parties to this Agreement could not have anticipated of
controlled. Examples of a force-majeure event, or its results, would include, but would not be
limited to, events such as an Act of God, an Act of Nature, an Act of Law, or an Emergency Act
of Executive Enforcement of the Federal government,the State of Indiana, or local government.
SECTION V. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
Contractor agrees to obtain insurance and to indemnify the City for any damage or injury to
person or property or any other claims which may arise from the Contractor's conduct or
performance of this Agreement, either intentionally or negligently; provided, however, that
nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as rendering the Contractor liable for acts
of the City, its officers, agents, or employees. Contractor shall as a prerequisite to this
Agreement, purchase and thereafter maintain such insurance as will protect it from the claims set
forth below which may arise out of or result from the Contractor's operations under this
Agreement, whether such operations by the Contractor or by any sub-contractors or by anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts the Contractor may
be held responsible.
Coverage Limits
Worker'sA. Compensation & Statutory
Disability Requirements
B. Employer's Liability $100,000
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C. Comprehensive General Liability
Section I. Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Section 2. Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
D. Comprehensive Auto Liability
Section 1. Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each person
$1,000,000 each occurrence
Section 2. Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
E. Comprehensive Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 each aggregate
SECTION VI. COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW
Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the Indiana Worker's Compensation law, and
shall, before commencing work under this Agreement, provide the City a certificate of insurance,
or a certificate from the industrial board showing that the Contractor has complied with Indiana
Code Sections 22-3-2-5, 22-3-5-1 and 22-3-5-2. If Contractor is an out of state employer and
therefore subject to another state's worker's compensation law, Contractor may choose to
comply with all provisions of its home state's worker's compensation law and provide the City
proof of such compliance in lieu of complying with the provisions of the Indiana Worker's
Compensation Law.
SECTION VII. COMPLIANCE WITH INDIANA E-VERIFY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-5-1.7, Contractor is required to enroll in and verify the work
eligibility status of all newly hired employees of the contractor through the Indiana E-Verify
program. Contractor is not required to verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired
employees of the contractor through the Indiana E-Verify program if the Indiana E-Verify
program no longer exists. Prior to the performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide
to the City its signed Affidavit affirming that Contractor does not knowingly employ an,
unauthorized alien in accordance with IC 22-5-1.7-11 (a) (2). In the event Contractor violates IC
22-5-1.7 the Contractor shall be required to remedy the violation not later than thirty (30) days
after the City notifies the Contractor of the violation. If Contractor fails to remedy the violation
within the thirty (30) day period provided above, the City shall consider the Contractor to be in
breach of this Agreement and this Agreement will be terminated. If the City determines that
terminating this Agreement would be detrimental to the public interest or public property, the
City may allow this Agreement to remain in effect until the City procures a new contractor. If
this Agreement is terminated under this section, then pursuant to IC 22-5-1.7-13 (c) the
Contractor will remain liable to the City for actual damages.
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SECTION VIII. IRAN INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Pursuant to Indiana Code (IC) 5-22-16.5, Contractor certifies that Contractor is not engaged in
investment activities in Iran. In the event City determines during the course of this Agreement
that this certification is no longer valid, City shall notify Contractor in writing of said
determination and shall give contractor ninety (90) days within which to respond to the written
notice. In the event Contractor fails to demonstrate to the City that the Contractor has ceased
investment activities in Iran within ninety (90) days after the written notice is given to the
Contractor, the City may proceed with any remedies it may have pursuant to IC 5-22-16.5. In
the event the City determines during the course of this Agreement that this certification is no
longer valid and said determination is not refuted by Contractor in the manner set forth in IC 5-
22-16.5, the City reserves the right to consider the Contractor to be in breach of this Agreement
and terminate the agreement upon the expiration of the ninety (90) day period set forth above.
SECTION IX. PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
A. Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-9-1-10, Contractor, any sub-contractor, or any person acting
on behalf of Contractor or any sub-contractor shall not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with
respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any matter
directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex,
disability, national origin, or ancestry.
B. Pursuant to Indiana Code 5-16-6-1, the Contractor agrees:
1. That in the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this
Agreement of any subcontract hereunder, Contractor, any subcontractor, or any
person acting on behalf of Contractor or any sub-contractor, shall not discriminate
by reason of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry against any
citizen of the State of Indiana who is qualified and available to perform the work
to which the employment relates;
2. That Contractor, any sub-contractor, or any person action on behalf of Contractor
or any saib-contractor shall in no manner discriminate against or intimidate any
employee hired for the performance of work under this Agreement on account of
race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry;
3. That there may be deducted from the amount payable to Contractor by the City
under this Agreement, a penalty of five dollars ($5.00) for each person for each
calendar day during which such person was discriminated against or intimidated
in violation of the provisions of the Agreement; and
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4. That this Agreement may be canceled or terminated by the City and all money
due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for a second or any subsequent
violation of the terms or conditions of this section of the Agreement.
C. Violation of the terms or conditions of this Agreement relating to discrimination or
intimidation shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement.
SECTION X. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Contractor hereby agrees to release and hold harmless the City and all officers, employees, or
agents of the same from all liability which may arise in the course of Contractor's performance
of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION XI. MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement is personal to the parties hereto and neither party may assign or delegate any of
its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party. Any such
delegation or assignment, without the prior written consent of the other party, shall be null and
void. This Agreement shall be controlled by and interpreted according to Indiana law and shall
be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns. This document constitutes the entire
Agreement between the parties, although it may be altered or amended in whole or in part at any
time by filing with the Agreement a written instrument setting forth such changes signed by both
parties. By executing this Agreement the parties agree that this document supersedes any
previous discussion, negotiation, or conversation relating to the subject matter contained herein.
This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be
an, original and all of wnich shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
The parties hereto submit to jurisdiction of the courts of Wayne County, Indiana, and any suit
arising out of this Contract must be filed in said courts, The parties specifically agree that no
arbitration or mediation shall be required prior to the commencement of legal proceedings in said
Courts. By executing this Agreement, Contractor is estopped from bringing suit or any other
action in any alternative forum, venue, or in front of any other tribunal, court, or administrative
body other than the Circuit or Superior Courts of Wayne County, Indiana, regardless of any right
Contractor may have to bring such suit in front of other tribunals or in other venues.
Any person executing this Contract in a representative capacity hereby warrants that he/she has
been duly authorized by his or her principal to execute this Contract.
In the event of any breach of this Agreement by Contractor, and in addition to any other damages
or remedies, Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by City in its efforts to enforce this
Agreement, including but not limited to, City's reasonable attorney's fees.
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In the event that an ambiguity, question of intent, or a need for interpretation of this Agreement
arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties, and no presumption
or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any
of the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at Richmond, Indiana, as of
the day and year first written above, although signatures may be affixed on different dates.
"CITY" "CONTRACTOR"
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, B&B CONSTRUCTION
INDIANA by and through its OF RICHMOND, INC,
Board of Public Works and Safety 2336 New Garden Road
Williamsburg, IN 47393
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Vicki Robinson, President
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Emily Palmer, Member
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Matt Evans, Member
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Date: Date:
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Estimate 62923 B&B Construction of Richmond Inc.
2336 New Garden Road
Williamsburg, IN 47393
Office #: 765-847-5007
Job Description
This estimate is for the City of Richmond Code Enforcement Department located at 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, IN 47374.
Job Scope: Demolition of Unsafe Buildings located at:
1. 538 North 19th Street - House Only
2. 1114 Green Street - House Only
Speclficationiwork required at each site:
• Remove all vegetation higher that 12 inches.
• Clean up and haul away all debris.
• Cap any sewer and water lines.
• Break up at least 20% of the basement floor for drainage.
• Concrete slabs and footings to be removed two (2) feet below grade.
• Backfill material shall be free of wood and compacted thoroughly.
• Any underground tanks discovered on the site shall be removed.
• Cisterns shall be filled as required for basements.
• Restore the lot to uniform grade with top 12 inches of topsoil,
• Seed and straw lot. Additional grade inspection will be done after seeding and prior to
application of straw.
Itemized Cost
Project 1: 538 North 19tio Street 611,500.00
Project 2: 1114 Green S eet $6,000.00
This estimate applies only to the job described above. This estimate does not include additional material
or labor that may be requined due to unforeseen problems that may arise once the job begin,s. This
estimate may be withdrawn if not accepted within 15 days All work to be completed in a workmanlike
manner. Our staff are fully covered by Workman's Compensation Insurance. Payment due at the
completion of the job unless prior arrangements have been made.
B&B Construction of Richmond Inc.Authorized Signature and Date
Acceptance of Proposal; the above prices, conditions, and specifications are satisfactory, and are hereby
accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified.. Payment to be made as outlines above,
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