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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHinck Electrical - Traffic Signals RESOLUTION 2024-642 q4 ADOPTED DOC ID:20466 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO.2024-642 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON JULY 16,2024: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor Albert J.Krupski,Jr.to execute a contract with Hinck Electrical Contractor,Inc.. pursuant to the terms and conditions of the accepted contract#TSIM032522 to expire March 24, 2025 by Suffolk County,and extended to the Town of Southold pursuant to §103(16)of the General Municipal Law,for the maintenance of nine(9)Traffic Signals on County Road 48, at a cost of$300.00 per signal,per month,for a total of$2,700.00 per month. Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Louisa P. Evans,Justice SECONDER:Greg Doroski, Councilman AYES: Doroski,Mealy, Smith,Krupski Jr,Doherty,Evans AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made on the 00 day of, i ,2024,by and between the Town of Southold,a municipal corporation of the Stag York having its principal place of business at 53095 Main Road,Southold,New York, hereinafter called the i "Town"and Hinck Electrical Contractors, Inc.,having its principal place of business at 75 Orville Drive,Suite 1,Bohemia,NY 11716, hereinafter called the"Contractor". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS,Contractor has submitted to the County of Suffolk a bid opened in the office of the County Clerk on February 4,2022, ("Bid")in response to the County's traffic signal maintenance needs; WHEREAS,specifically referenced and incorporated in said bid proposal was an undertaking pursuant to the General Municipal Law where in the Contractor agreed that any bid proposal offered could be accepted by other municipalities; WHEREAS,after a public bidding period,the Contractor's bid was awarded and a contract#TSIM-032522 was then entered into between the Contractor and the County of Suffolk,a governmental agency; WHEREAS, in accordance with §103(16)of the General Municipal Law, contract #TSIM-032522 between the County of Suffolk and the Contractor,and the Extension of Contract to Political Subdivisions provisions of the contract,the Town of Southold wishes to `piggyback' on to such contract award and; WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Southold by Resolution No.2024- 64E adopted on July 16,2024 authorized the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with the Contractor to maintain the County's traffic signal needs as detailed in the offer letter of the Contractor dated July 1,2024 attached herewith as Exhibit"A"; NOW,THEREFORE, it is mutually covenanted and agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: I. DEFINITIONS. Terms defined in the Bid Solicitation shall have the same meaning as if defined herein. For the purposes of this agreement where Exhibits specify"County of Suffolk"or"Suffolk County"the word"Southold"shall be substituted with the same force and effect as contained therein. 11. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Contractor shall perform the services in accordance with the description of those services as set forth in the July 1,2024 offer letter,attached hereto as Exhibit"A",and Suffolk County Contract#TSIM-032522,all maintenance to be completed per the terms of those agreements as incorporated herein. III. TERM OF AGREEMENT The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution until the completion of all construction. IV. PRICE.SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION The contractor will charge the Town,Two-Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars($2,700)per month for the maintenance of the nine(9)traffic signals referenced in Exhibit A. V. PAYMENTS, A. The Town shall pay the Contractor upon the submission of a voucher at the completion of the project.Such voucher shall be due and payable within 45 days after receipt of such voucher,but such sum shall not be due and payable by the Town until the Town Board of the Town has audited and approved for payment the voucher to be submitted by Contractor in connection therewith. The Town Board shall process any voucher received from Contractor as expeditiously as possible.In the event that the Town disputes or objects to any portion of any voucher submitted by Contractor pursuant to this paragraph,the Town shall,within 30 days of the receipt of such voucher,notify Contractor in writing of such dispute or objection. Contractor acknowledges that Contractor is familiar with the requirements of section 118 of the Town Law which, in effect, prohibit payment of any of Contractor's claims against the Town unless an itemized voucher therefore shall have been presented to the Town Board or Town Comptroller and shall have been audited and allowed by the Town Board or Town Comptroller. The acceptance by the Contractor of payment shall be,and shall operate as a release to the Town from all claims and all liabilities to the Contractor for all the things done or furnished in connection with this work and for every act and neglect of the Town and others relating to or arising out of,this Contract, up to the date of the voucher, except Contractor's claims for interest upon the final payment, if this payment be improperly delayed. No payment,however final or otherwise, shall operate to release the Contractor or its sureties from any obligations under this Contract. z2_ 5 The Town shall be entitled to deduct from any payment owning to Contractor any sums expended by the Town to cure any default or other Agreement non-compliance by Contractor or to protect the Town from loss on account of claims filed or reasonably anticipated to be filed. VI. CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTIES AND..REPRESENTATIONS Contractor makes the following warranties and representations: A. Contractor represents that the Town has made no commitment under this Agreement with respect to the volume of projects to be supplied during the term of this Agreement. B. Contractor warrants that Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,ordinances,and regulations applicable to all of the services to be performed by Contractor. C. The Contractor represents that Contractor shall utilize its best efforts to insure that Minority and Women Owned Businesses(MBE's and WBE's)have the opportunity to participate as subcontractors under this Agreement. In the event the Contractor subcontracts twenty-five percent(25%) or more of its work hereunder, Contractor shall submit to the Town a WBE Utilization Plan,prior to execution of this Agreement. VII. INDEMNIFCATION INSURANCE/BONDS A. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the Town of Southold against any and all liability, loss,damage,detriment,suit,claim, demand,cost,charge, attorneys'fees and expenses of whatever kind or nature which the Town may directly or indirectly incur,suffer or be required to pay by reason of or in consequence of the Contractor carrying out or performing under the terms of this Agreement, or failure to carry out any of the provisions,duties,services or requirements of this Agreement,whether such losses and damages are suffered or sustained by the Town directly or by its employees,licensees,agents, engineers,citizens or by other persons or corporations,including any of Contractor's employees or agents who may seek to hold the Town liable therefore. This obligation shall be ongoing, shall survive the term of this Agreement and include,but not be limited to,claims concerning non-sudden environmental impairments. The Contractor shall join in the commencement of any action or proceeding or in the defense of any action or proceeding which in the opinion ofthe Town constitutes actual or threatened interference or interruption with the Town's rights hereunder, including all appeals which, in the opinion of the Town,may be necessary. =3- B. Contractor shall procure and maintain the insurance described in Exhibit"A"and/or Suffolk County Contract#TSIM-032522 for a period commencing on the date of this Agreement and terminating no earlier than one year following termination of services under this Agreement. All such insurance coverage shall name the Town as an additional insured and shall provide that the coverage shall not be changed or canceled until thirty(30)days written notice has been given to the Town. All such insurance shall be issued by a company duly authorized to transact business in the State of New York and acceptable to the Town and shall include all riders and additional coverage necessary to insure that Contractor will be financially able to'meet its obligations under the foregoing indemnification. VIII. FORCE MAJEURR If either party is delayed or prevented from fulfilling any of its obligations under this Agreement due to any act, event or condition,whether affecting the Town,the Contractor,or the Destination Site,to the extent that it materially and adversely affects the ability of either party to perform any obligation hereunder(except for payment obligations),and if such act,event or condition is beyond the reasonable control and is not also the result of the willful or negligent action, inaction, or fault of the party relying thereon as justification for not performing an obligation or complying with any condition required of such party under the Agreement,the time for fulfilling that obligation shall be extended day-by-day for the period of the uncontrollable circumstance;provided, however,that the contesting in good faith or the failure in good faith to contest such action or inaction shall not be construed as willful or negligent action or a lack of reasonable diligence of either party. Subject to the foregoing, such acts or events shall include the following: (1) an act of God(but not including reasonable anticipated weather conditions for the geographic area of the Town or Destination Site)hurricane,landslide, lightning,earthquake, fire,explosion,flood,sabotage or similar occurrence, acts of a public enemy,extortion,war,blockade or insurrection,riot or civil disturbance; (2) the failure of any appropriate federal, state,county,town or local public agency or private utility having jurisdiction in the areas in which the Contractor is located to provide and maintain utilities,services,water and sewer lines and power transmission lines which are required for the operation; (3) governmental pre-emption of materials or services in connection with a public emergency or any condemnation or other taking by eminent domain of any portion of the Contractor's facilities;and (4) the presence of hazardous waste upon, beneath or migrating from the Contractor Facilities. It is specifically understood that none of the following acts or conditions shall constitute uncontrollable circumstances: (a)general economic conditions, interest or inflation rates,or currency fluctuations; (b)the financial condition of the Town,the Contractor, any of its affiliates or any subcontractor; (c) union work rules,requirements or demands which have the effect of increasing the number of employees employed otherwise increasing the cost to the Contractor of operating its haul operation or the Destination Site;(d)equipment failure;(e)any impact of prevailing wage law, customs practices on the Contractor's costs;(f)any act, event or circumstances occurring outside of the United States; or(g)any change in law or in the permit conditions or status. IX. SUBCONTRACTS Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts in connection with the services to be performed by Contractor hereunder without the prior written approval by the Town of such subcontracts. All such subcontracts shall make express reference to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall obligate the subcontractor to comply with all applicable federal,state and local laws,ordinances or regulations relating to the services to be performed under the subcontract. In the event the subcontractor is required to furnish any insurance or bonds for the benefit of Contractor,the Town shall also be named as an additional insured or obligee. X. PREVAILING.WAGE RATES Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of the New York State Labor Laws and the Federal Davis-Bacon wage determination relating to the payment of prevailing wage rates to the extent applicable. In the event that at any time during performance under this Agreement the Contractor is required to increase the wages paid to any of its employees as a result of such requirement,all costs shall be borne exclusively by Contractor. XI. DEFAULT. In the event the Contractor fails to perform its obligations under the Agreement,the Town may terminate the Agreement, procure the services from other sources and hold the Contractor responsible for any costs incurred. The Town may also deduct such costs from payments owing to the Contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the Agreement for just cause. XII. LIMITATION OF FUNDS The Contractor agrees that this Agreement shall be deemed executory only to the extent of the funds currently available for the purposes of this Agreement and that the Town incurs no liability beyond those available by authorization of the Town Board as of the date of this Agreement. �5= X11I. DISPUTES/ARBITRATION Any disputes between the parties to this Agreement may be referred to arbitration by mutual agreement of the parties. Absent such ari agreement, any actions or claims by either party hereto shall be commenced in Supreme Court, Suffolk County, New York. In the event the parties agree to arbitrate a dispute,such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. In no event shall any demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim or dispute would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. An award rendered by arbitrators following any such arbitration shall be final and judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. XIV. MISCELLANEOUS A. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. B: Contractor shall not assign,convey or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Town. C. This Agreement,including all Exhibits and documents referred to herein,along with the Specifications,Solicitation and the Bid,and all Appendices and Exhibits thereto,represent the entire agreement between the Town and Contractor relating to the services to be performed hereunder. This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement of Contractor and the Town. D. To the extent of any inconsistency among the documents constituting the agreement of the parties,the priority among those documents shall be this Agreement. E. Without limiting any other right and/or remedy which the Town may have at law or under this Agreement,ifthe Contractor is adjudged bankrupt or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or a receiver is appointed for the Contractor or any insolvency arrangement proceedings are instituted by or against the Contractor,the Town may terminate this Agreement. P. Contractor agrees that it will conduct itself consistent with its status,said status being that of an independent contractor and,Contractor, its employees or agents will neither hold themselves out nor claim to be an officer or employee of the Town of Southold nor make claim to any right accruing thereto including,but not limited to, Worker's Compensation,Unemployment Benefits, Social Security or retirement membership'or credit. -6- G. If any provision of this Agreement shall for any reason he held to be invalid or unenforceable,the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Agreement and this Agreement shall be enforced as if such invalid and unenforceable provision had not been contained herein. H. Contractor agrees that it shall not discriminate and that it shall cause there to be no discrimination against any employee who is employed in the work, or against any applicant for such employment, because of race,religion,color,sex,age, marital status,handicap or national origin in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of New York. These requirements shall include,but not be limited to,the following: employment; upgrading,demotion or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising;layoff or termination;rates of pay or other forms of compensation;and selection for training. XV. NOTICES All notices required to be given hereunder shall be made in writing by first class mail addressed as follows: If to the Town: Supervisor of the Town of Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,New York 11971-0959 With a copy to: Town Engineer Town of Southold 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971-0959 If to the Contractor: Hinck Electrical Contractors,Inc. 75 Orville Drive Suite 1 Bohemia,NY 11716 XVI. ItEQU IRFD PR049L)NS.f F LAW Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this Contract shall be deemed to have been inserted herein. If any such provision is not inserted,through mistake or otherwise,then upon the application of either party,this Contract shall be physically amended forthwith to make such insertion.In particular,the Contractor shall,among other things, fully comply with: (a) Labor Law section 220-e and Executive Law sections 291-299 and the Civil Rights Law relating to prohibition against discrimination and providing equal opportunity. (b) Affirmative action as required by the Labor Law. (c) Prevention of dust hazard required by Labor Law section 222-a. -7- (d) Preference in employment of persons required by Labor Law section 222. (e) Eight-hour workday as required by Labor Law section 220(2). (fj The parties hereto,in accordance with the provisions of section 220(3)of the Labor Law,hereby agree that there shall be paid each employee engaged in work under this Contract not less than the wage rate and supplements set opposite the trade or occupation in which he/she is engaged,which are the wage rates and supplements established as the prevailing rate of wages for the work covered by this Contract. i. Labor classifications not appearing on the schedule of wages can be used only with the consent of the Owner and then the rate to be paid will be given by the Owner after being advised by the Department of Labor. ii. The Contractor shall post in a prominent and accessible place on the site of the work a legible statement of all wage rates and supplements,as specified in the Contract,for the various classes of mechanics,workingmen/women,or laborers employed on the work. XVI. AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN The Supervisor has executed this Agreement pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold, at a meeting thereof held on July 16,2024. Albert J.Krupski, Jr.,Supervisor,whose signature appears hereafter, is duly authorized and empowered to execute this instrument and enter into such an Agreement on behalf of the Town.This instrument shall be executed in duplicate.At least one copy shall be permanently filed, after execution thereof, in the office of the Town Clerk, Denis Noncarrow. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Albert J.Krupski,Jr., Super isor HINCK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.,. By-, ie�, resi er; STATE OF NEW YORK) ss. COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) L On this Wl day of U in the year 2024 before me,the undersigned, personally appeared ALBERT J. UPSKI,JR.,personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity and that by his signature on the instrument,the individual or the person upon whose behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. Notary Public LAUREN M.STANDISH NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF NEW YORK R 6164008 puailfied in Suffolk istraton No.()I TCounty r1-� STATE OF NEW YORK) commission ExpiresA01 B, ss.. COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) On this ab V�hday of Ta 1_/ in the year 2024 before me,the undersigned, personally'�p lt� j ,Authorized Agent of Hinck Electrical Contractors,Inc., personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity and that by his signature on the instrument,the individual or the person upon whose behalf of which the individual acted,executed the instrument. Notary Publi BARBARA A. MCGIVNEY NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF NEW YORK No. 01 MC6328934 Qualified in Suffolk County y My Commission Expires 08-10-20 b7 1 -9- Exhibit A �lne�x ��Ee#71ea��onEzae�ozs.,�ne. _ ' 75 Orville Drive•Suite 1 631 27( ) 7-7700 FAX(631)277-7833 Bohemia,NY 11716 www.h i nckel ectric.co m July 15t,2024 Southold Town DPW PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Attention: Tim Abrams Re:Maintenance of(9)Traffic signals listed below. Tim, The following is our proposal to maintain the(9)traffic signals listed below. 1) CR48 @ Cox Neck/Sound Ave. 2) CR48 @ Old Sound Ave. 3) CR48 @ Westphalia Ave. 4) CR48 @ Wickham Ave. 5) CR48 @ Depot Lane 6) CR48 @ Cox Lane 7) CR48 @ Mill Road/Peconic Lane 8) CR48 @ Horton Lane 9) CR48 @ Youngs Avenue TOTAL per month-$2,700.00 Any upgrades requested or required repairs due to normal use,severe weather,accidents or vandalism will be performed using the Suffolk County traffic signal requirements contract#TSIM-022222.This is the latest contract bid 2/4/2022 in which Hinck Electric was low bidder and the contract has been awarded to us. Our response time will be 3 hours from receipt of trouble call.The hours of coverage are 7 days a week,24 hours a day,365 days a year.Please call our main telephone number at 631-277-7700 anytime to report a problem. Nate the attached Is the standard insurance that will be In force. • This extension is valid until 3124/2025. Please sign below to Indicate acceptance. NAME::. SIGNATURE:,.. (;Tu M.Strom Vice President