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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Always Innovative, Co., Inc. dba California Steeplejack - 2026-03-12 SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND THE ALWAYS INNOVATIVE, CO., INC. dba CALIFORNIA STEEPLEJACK FOR FLAGPOLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter called "City," and The Always Innovative, Co., Inc., dba California Steeplejack, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor." Recitals A. The City desires to retain a Contractor having special skill and knowledge in the field of repairing and maintaining flagpoles. B. Contractor represents that Contractor is able and willing to provide such services to the City. C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a comparable company or firm in the field. Contractor has been selected to perform these services pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.02. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by City and Contractor as follows: 1. Scope of Services Contractor shall provide all services as described in Exhibit"A,"which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "Project." Contractor hereby designates Adam Paz, who shall represent it and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with City during the performance of this Agreement. 2. City Staff Assistance City shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. 26-17720/404772 1 3. Compensation a. City agrees to pay, and Contractor agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges identified in Exhibit"B." The total sum to be expended under this Agreement, shall not exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) per year during the term of this Agreement. Additional services required by other divisions and/or departments shall not count towards the Public Works Operations not to exceed amount. b. Payment by City shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. c. Contractor shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit"B." 4. Term Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of Contractor are to commence M ii,( , has s Auoon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement by City (the "Commencement Date") and terminate three (3) years from Commencement Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Contract may be extended for 2 additional one-year periods if mutually agreed to in writing by both parties. The time for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit"A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit"A." This schedule and Term may be amended to benefit the Project if mutually agreed to in writing by City and Contractor. In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, Contractor shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein. 5. Extra Work In the event City requires additional services not included in Exhibit"A" or changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit"A," Contractor will undertake such work only after receiving written authorization from City. Additional compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of City is obtained. 6. Disposition of Plans, Estimates and Other Documents Contractor agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder, including, without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, computer code, language, date or programs, maps, memoranda, letters and other documents, shall belong to City, and Contractor shall turn these materials over to City upon expiration or termination of this Agreement or upon Project completion, whichever shall occur first. These materials may be used by City as it sees fit. 26-17720/404772 2 7. Hold Harmless Contractor hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses,judgments, demands and defense costs, and consequential damage or liability of any kind or nature, however caused, including those resulting from death or injury to Contractor's employees and damage to Contractor's property, arising directly or indirectly out of the obligations or operations herein undertaken by Contractor, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not limited to concurrent active or passive negligence, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. Contractor will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and City shall approve selection of Contractor's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. 8. Workers Compensation Insurance Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1861, Contractor acknowledges awareness of Section 3700 et seq. of this Code, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation; Contractor covenants that it will comply with such provisions prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder. Contractor shall obtain and furnish to City workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance in an amount of not less than the State statutory limits. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to provide such workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance for all of the subcontractors' employees. Contractor shall furnish to City a certificate of waiver of subrogation under the terms of the workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance and Contractor shall similarly require all subcontractors to waive subrogation. 9. General Liability Insurance In addition to the workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance and Contractor's covenant to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, Contractor shall obtain and furnish to City, a policy of general public liability insurance, including motor vehicle coverage covering the Project/Service. This policy shall indemnify Contractor, its officers, employees and agents while acting within the scope of their duties, against any and all claims arising out of or in connection with the Project/Service, and shall provide coverage in not less than the following amount: combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, including products/completed operations liability and blanket contractual liability, of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. If coverage is provided under a form which includes a designated general aggregate limit, 26-17720/404772 3 the aggregate limit must be no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. If coverage is provided under a form which includes a designated general aggregate limit,the aggregate limit must be no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for this Project/Service. This policy shall name City, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as Additional Insureds, and shall specifically provide that any other insurance coverage which may be applicable to the Project/Service shall'be deemed excess coverage and that Contractor's insurance shall be primary. Under no circumstances shall said above-mentioned insurance contain a self- insured retention, or a"deductible" or any other similar form of limitation on the required coverage. 10. Automobile Liability Insurance Contractor shall obtain and furnish to City an automotive liability insurance policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage for Contractor's automotive liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)per occurrence and a separate "Additional Insured Endorsement"page listing both the policy number and naming the "City of Huntington Beach, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers" as additional insured on the endorsement. The above-mentioned insurance shall not contain a self-insured retention, "deductible" or any similar form of limitation on the required coverage except with the express written consent of City. 11. Certificate of Insurance Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, Contractor shall furnish to City a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall: a. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy; b. state that the policy is currently in force; and c. promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium. Contractor shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by City. This requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate from Contractor's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in this Agreement. City or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a copy of the policy of insurance. Contractor shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required. 26-17720/404772 4 12. Independent Contractor Contractor is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of City., Contractor shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, social security, state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation and other payroll deductions for Contractor and its officers, agents and employees and all business licenses, if any, in connection with the Project and/or the services to be performed hereunder. 13. Conflict of Interest Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 14. Termination This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions: a. As a condition of such payment, the Director may require Contractor to deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Contractor consents the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 15. Exclusivity and Amendment This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. 26-17720/404772 5 16. Assignment Inasmuch as to this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor, Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Contractors retained by City. 17. City Employees and Officials Contractor shall employ no City official nor any regular City employee in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California Government Code. 18. Notices Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by personal delivery to Contractor's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to City as the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United States Postal Service, to the addresses below. City and Contractor may designate different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable overnight carrier or U.S. certified U.S. certified mail-return receipt requested: To City: Contractor: City of Huntington Beach The Always Innovative Co., Inc. Attn: Director of Public Works Attn: Adam Paz 2000 Main Street 10336 Stover Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Riverside, CA 92505 19. Consent When City's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to any subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transactions or event. 20. Modification No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by both parties. 26-17720/404772 6 21. Section Headings The titles, captions, section,paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of matters included or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. 22. Interpretation of this Agreement The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remaining covenants and provisions of this Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other unless so expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the parties have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law. 23. Duplicate Original The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of the date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each duplicate original shall be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it. 24. Immigration Contractor shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the United States Code regarding employment verification. 25. Legal Services Subcontracting Prohibited Contractor and City agree that City is not liable for payment of any subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside the scope of services contemplated hereunder. Contractor understands that pursuant to Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for City; 26-17720/404772 7 and City shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by Contractor. 26. Confidentiality Contractor recognizes that in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, it must conduct its activities in a manner designed to protect information of a sensitive nature from improper use or disclosure. Contractor warrants that it will use reasonable efforts consistent with practices customary in the facilities management industry in recruiting, training and supervising employees and in otherwise performing its duties hereunder in order to achieve this result. In the furtherance of this, Contractor agrees, at the request of the City, to require its employees to execute written undertakings to comply with the foregoing confidentiality provision. 27. Discrimination Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 28. Jurisdiction—Venue This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be government and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. 29. Professional Licenses Contractor shall, through the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Huntington Beach and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 26-17720/404772 8 30. Attorney's Fees In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the non-prevailing party. 31. Survival Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive. 32. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 33. Signatories Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. 34. Entirety (a) The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that party has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreement warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth in this Agreement. (b) All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. 26-17720/404772 9 35. Effective Date IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers. This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the Mayor. This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein. CONTRACTOR CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a THE ALWAYS INNOVATIVE, CO., INC. municipal corporation of the State of California B . � Mayor /G Z Print name ITS: (circle one) Chairman/' -esid- t/ Vice President City Clerk AND By: Aor Raz- INITIATED AND APPROVED: Print e ITS: (circle one Seer ry/Chief Financial Officer/Asst. Secretary-Treasurer (47////(-'' Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: X City Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: City Manager COUNTERPART 26-17720/404772 IO 30. Attorney's Fees In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret an'd/or enforce the terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shal /not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the non-prevailing party. 31. Survival Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which bytheir sense and context survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall sorsurvive. 32. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. / 33, Signatories Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind thei-i respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify Cit/fully for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not/in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. 34. Entirety (a) The p sties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely and voltarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportt ity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing.this Agreement. The pantie also acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on th party's behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that party has not zecuted this Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreeme it warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth in this Agreement. (b) All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporate 4 as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. 26-17720/404772 9 35. Effective Date IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers. This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the Mayor. This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein. CONTRACTOR CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a THE ALWAYS INNOVATIVE, CO., INC. municipal corporation of the State of California By: Mayor Print name ITS: (circle one) Chairman/President/ Vice President /'I'%/tir City Clerk AND By: INITIATED AND APPROVED: Print name ITS: (circle one) Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/Asst. Secretary-Treasurer Director of Public Wo s APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: City Mana er COUNTERPART 26-17720/404772 10 EXHIBIT "A" A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) Provide repairs and maintenance to flagpoles. B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE: 26-17720/404772 11 EXHIBIT "B" Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment) A. Hourly Rate CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost schedule: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B B. Travel Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable. C. Billing 1. All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who performed it. 2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance, the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project. 3. A copy of memoranda, letters, reports, calculations and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT may be required to be submitted to CITY to demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on, any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. 4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each monthly payment due. Such invoice shall: A) Reference this Agreement; B) Describe the services performed; C) Show the total amount of the payment due; D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and E) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed. Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement, CITY shall approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non-approval and the schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the 26-17720/404772 12 parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided herein. 5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement. 26-17720/404772 13 EXHIBIT B January 22, 2026 THE .'%LwAys LvivowqrivE CO INC ID' CALIFORNIAST,EEPA ACK adam@CalifomiaSteepleJack.com 714-853-4505 Huntington Beach City Proposal for repair of Flagpole(s) Location: Huntington Beach 0 Work Description QTY TAX Unit Price Total 1 Climbing/Ladder fee which includes safety inspection, lube bearings and/or pulley, tighten parts and check general operation of flagpoles with report (per foot) MEASURMENT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL VERIFICATION 1 $ 8.50 $ 8.50 2 Apply 1 coat of industrial paint 1 $ 14.0,0 $ 14.00 3 • 4 5 6 Labor to cut tops of poles to install trucks $ 45.00 7 Top pole adaptor 1 $ 120.00 $ 120,00 8 New External Revolving Marine Grade Truck Class A 1 $ 230.00 $ 230.00 9 Gold Anodized top Balls 6 in 1 • $ 105.00 $ 105.00 8 in 1 $ 167.00 $ 167.00 10 New 5/16 Polyester Wire core rope (includes installation) 1 $ 1.35 $ 1.35 11 New Stainless steel flag snaps Add optional plastic cover for$5 ea. 1 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 12 13 14 15 Mobilization/ Set up minimum fee (included 1 hour ground labor) $ 350.00 This bid will be honored for 120 days. Work will be scheduled min 7 working days after approval. We look forward to serving you! Tax 7.75% 0.00 Grand Total $ 388.85 Adam Paz CA Cont. Lic# 1037844 DIR# 1000057150 The Always Innovative Company, Inc. 10336 Stover Ave, Riverside CA 92505 • _ 7f ACORE, CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE'!''! DIYYYY) 02/19/2026 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or he endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers qHO No,Eel): (800)228-3380 FAX No): 6020 W.Oaks Blvd EMAIL ADDRESS: Suite 200 INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC Rocklin CA 95765 INSURER A: Associated Industries Insurance Company,Inc. 23140 INSURED INSURER B: Penn Star Insurance Company 10673 The Always Innovative Company Inc dba California General INSURER C: Construction Accent Flags and Flagpoles,California Steeplejack INSURER D: 10336 Stover Avenue INSURER E: Riverside CA 92505 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CL2621726934 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (IAMIDD/YYYY) (MMIDDIYYYY) LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE 5 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE 10 RENTED 100,000 PREMISES(Ea occurrence) S MED EXP(Any one person) 5 5,000 A Y Y AES123531602 05/16/2025 05/16/2026 PERSONAL BADVINJURY 5 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE S 2,000,000 POLICY X P LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG 5 2,000,000 JERCO T OTHER $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT S (Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) S OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY(Per accident) S AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE 5 _ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ UMBRELLA LIAB XOCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE S 1,000,000 B X EXCESS LIAR CLAIMS-MADE Y XPA1002494 02/12/2026 05/16/2026 AGGREGATE S 1,000,000 DEO RETENTION 5 S WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH PEATUTE ER AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y I N ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE N IA EL.EACH ACCIDENT S OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory In NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE 5 II yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT S DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) City of Huntington Beach,its officers,elected or appointed officials,employees,agents and volunteers are included as Additional Insured under Commercial General Liability policy per endorsements CG 2010 04 13 and CG 20 37 04 13 as required by written contract.Primary and Non-Contributory wording applies per endorsement NX GL 009 08 09.Waiver of Subrogation applies per endorsement CG 24 04 05 09.Excey,1411 'y(Intajf¢;s ITIJ1'0 n conditions of the Excess Policy.All other terms,conditions&exclusions of the policy apply. BY_ MICHAEL J.VIGLIOTTA CITY ATTORNFY CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Huntington Beach ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 2000 Main St. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE` r Huntington Beach CA 92648 "l l.vvV LLL ill..."`,,,,r,d U ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD CCORD ATE A CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE D 01i202026 YYY) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(Ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME:Progressive Commercial Lines Customer and Agent Servicing The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers PHONE FAX 5955 DE SOTO AVE#250,WOODLAND HILLS.CA 91367 INC,No,Ext}:1-800-444-4487 (A/C.Nol; E-MAIL ADDRESS:progressivecommercial@emallprogressive.com iNSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAiC t/ INSURER A:United Financial Casualty Company 11770 INSURED INSURER s: The Always Innovative Company Inc DBA:Accent Flags&Flagpoles,Ca Steeplejac 10336 STOVER AVE INSURER C: Riverside,CA 92505 • INSURER 0 INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 10684962665178340600120267222649 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/ODIYYYY) (MMiDDIYYYY) LIMITS COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCTURRENCE $ ED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES occurrence)(Ea S MED EXP(Any one person) $ PERSONAL 8 AOV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ ni PRO- PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ -POLICY I I JECT I I LOC OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) S1,000,000 ANY N LY )( AEU�TO _ BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ A _AIWIRTEbSONA QSULED Y Y 996580248 10/25/2025 04/25/2026 BODILYINJURY(Per accident) S X ALTOS ONLY X AUfOS ONLYY (Perna cldentrAGE S UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE S EXCESS LIAB. CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE• $ CEO RETENTION$ $ WOKERS COMPENSATION AND REMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N STAiUTF �E H- ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNERIEXECUTIVE n N IA E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICERIMEMBEREXCLUDED? I ' - (Mandatory In NH) E,L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE$ If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below El.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ See ACORD 101 for additional coverage details. S A Y Y 096580248 10/25/2025 04/25/2026 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 1 LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached If more space Is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION City of Huntington Beach,Its officers, SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE elected/appointed officials,employees THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN agents,and volunteers ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 2000 Main St Huntington Beach,CA 92648 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ..` 4Z ©1988 2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: LOC/l: ACC)RU ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page 1 of 1 AGENCY NAMED INSURED The Liberty Company insurance Brokers The Always Innovative Company Inc DBA:Accent Flags&Flagpoles,Ca SteepleJac 10336 STOVER AVE POLICY NUMBER Riverside,CA 92505 998580248 CARRIER NAIC CODE United Financial Casually Company 11770 EFFECTIVE DATE:10/25/2025. ADDITIONAL REMARKS THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: 25 FORM TITLE: Certificate of Liability Insurance Additional Coverages Insurance coverage(s) Limits Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Description of Location/Vehicles/Special Items Scheduled autos only 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA 5TENM92N82Z893836 Comprehensive $500 Ded Collision $500 Ded Roadside Assistance Selected w/$0 Ded Medical Payments $5,000 each person Additional Information Blanket Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the certificate holder,but only if party to a written waiver agreement executed by the named insured,as required by contract,prior to the occurrence of any loss.The certificate holder is an additional insured If required by written contract executed by the named insured prior to the occurrence of any loss,per blanket Al endorsement. Coverage is primary and non-contributory. ACORD 101 (2008/01) ,02008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD POLICY NUMBER: AES123531602 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 2010 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location(s) Of Covered Operations City of Huntington Beach, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers 2000 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these include as an additional insured the person(s) or additional insureds, the following additional organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only exclusions apply: with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or damage" or "personal and advertising injury" "property damage" occurring after: caused, in whole or in part, by: 1. All work, including materials, parts or 1. Your acts or omissions; or equipment furnished in connection with such 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your work, on the project (other than service, behalf; maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or in the performance of your ongoing operations for on behalf of the additional insured(s) at the the additional insured(s) at the location(s) location of the covered operations has been designated above. completed; or However: 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its 1. The insurance afforded to such additional intended use by any person or organization insured only applies to the extent permitted by other than another contractor or subcontractor law; and engaged in performing operations for a 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is principal as a part of the same project. required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. CG 2010 04 13 Page 1 of 2 ©Insurance Services Office, Inc. 2012 POLICY NUMBER: AES123531602 C. With respect to the insurance afforded to these 2. Available under the applicable Limits of additional insureds, the following is added to Insurance shown in the Declarations; Section III—Limits Of Insurance: whichever Is less. If coverage provided to the additional insured is This endorsement shall not increase the required by a contract or agreement, the most we applicable Limits of Insurance shown in the will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the Declarations. amount of insurance: 1. Required by the contract or agreement;or CG 2010 0413 Page 2 of 2 ©Insurance Services Office, Inc.2012 POLICY NUMBER: AES123531602 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 37 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) Location And Description Of Completed Operations City of Huntington Beach, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers 2000 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these include as an additional insured the person(s) or additional insureds, the following is added to organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only Section III—Limits Of Insurance: with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or If coverage provided to the additional insured is "property damage"caused, in whole or in part, by required by a contract or agreement, the most we "your work" at the location designated and will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the described in the Schedule of this endorsement amount of insurance: performed for that additional insured and included in the "products-completed operations 1. Required by the contract or agreement; or hazard". 2. Available under the applicable Limits of However: Insurance shown in the Declarations; 1. The insurance afforded to such additional whichever is less. insured only applies to the extent permitted This endorsement shall not increase the applicable by law; and Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. 2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. CG 20 37 04 13 ©Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 POL►CY NUMBER: AES1235316 02 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY NX GL 009 08 09 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTING INSURANCE (THIRD-PARTY) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Third Party: All persons or organizations where required by written contract with the Named Insured (Absence of a specifically named Third Party above means that the provisions of this endorsement apply as required by written contractual agreement with any Third Party for whom you are performing work.) Paragraph 4. of SECTION IV: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS is replaced by the following: 4. Other Insurance: With respect to the Third Party shown above, this insurance is primary and non-contributing. Any and all other valid and collectable insurance available to such Third Party in respect of work performed by you under written contractual agreements with said Third Party for loss covered by this policy, shall in no instance be considered as primary, co-insurance, or contributing insurance. Rather, any such other insurance shall be considered excess over and above the insurance provided by this policy. NX GL 009 08 09 Page 1 of 1 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc.,with its permission Su, (ity H g CITY OF HU N TINGTON BEACH 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Hun6n 1,Beach Declaration of Non-Employer Status The State of California requires every enterprise or business to provide workers compensation insurance coverage. If you have no employees, you may make a declaration to that effect by completing and signing this form and returning to: City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I certify that in the performance of the activity or work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to California Workers' Compensation Insurance requirements. I authorize the City of Huntington Beach to immediately and retroactively revoke the license or permit issued under this declaration if I hire any employee(s) or become subject to the provision of the laws requiring Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Always Innovative Co inc Company Name: Address: 10336 Stover Ave Riverside CA 92505 Applicant Adam Paz Applicant's Signature: Title: President Date Signed: 2-10-26 714 853 4505 Telephone Number: POLICY NUMBER:AES1235316 02 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 24 04 05 09 WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE • The following is added to Paragraph 8.Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us of Section IV-Conditions: We waive any right of recovery we may have against the person or organization shown in the Schedule above because of payments we make for injury or damage arising out of your ongoing operations or"your work" done under a contract with that person or organization and included in the"products-completed operations hazard".This waiver applies only to the person or organization shown in the Schedule above. CG 24 04 05 09 ©Insurance Services Office, Inc.,2008 Page 1 of 1 POLICY NUMBER: AES1235316 02 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY NX GL 093 08 09 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY, AMENDMENT - AGGREGATE LIMITS OF INSURANCE (PER PROJECT) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM • Schedule Subject to an Overall Policy Aggregate Limit:$5,000,000 (Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above,will be shown in Declarations.) A. Paragraphs 2.and 3.of SECTION III-=LIMITS OF INSURANCE are replaced by the following: 2. The Overall Policy Aggregate Limit is the most we will pay for the sum of a. Medical expenses under Coverage C; b. Damages under Coverage A, except damages because of"bodily injury"or"property damage" included in the"products-completed operations hazard";and c. Damages under Coverage B. 3. The Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit is the most we will pay under Coverage A for damages because of"bodily injury"and"property damage"included in the"products-completed operations hazard"to each of your projects away from premises owned by or rented to you: B. The following is added to SECTION III-LIMITS OF INSURANCE: 8. Subject to Paragraph 2.and 3.above,the General Aggregate Limit is the most we will pay under for the sum Coverage A, Coverage B,or Coverage C to each of your projects away from premises owned by or rented to you. NX GL 093 08 09 Pagel of 1 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc.,with its permission 1111111111111 III 1111111 III 1111 1111111I 11111 IIII 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111011101 IIII IIII. a BA20260266062 u`',, co s:3--..-.., STATE OF CALIFORNIA For Office Use Only ~ °' ,�A Office of the Secretary of State `i=�' = - ;,;_�J�:1 STATEMENT OF INFORMATION FILED f p4),c1 r; N G\� _ xi�e A CORPORATION ..� o f California Secretary of State File No.:BA20260266062 0 ' . .! 1500 11th Street Date Filed:2/2/2026 Sacramento,California 95814 0 N (916)657-5448 N 0 N al Entity Details e' Corporation Name THE ALWAYS.INNOVATIVE COMPANY INC o :Entity No. 4096566 ro Formed In CALIFORNIA_ 3 PJ Street Address of Principal Office of Corporation m o Principal Address 10336 STOVER AVE CD RIVERSIDE, CA 92505 1-'' m Mailing Address of Corporation R' Mailing Address 10336 STOVER AVE tr RIVERSIDE, CA 92505 Attention sii N Street Address of California Office of Corporation r~j, Street Address of California Office None o ri 0 Officers P- A) Officer.Name Officer Address Position(s) cn co ADAM PAZ 10336 STOVER AVE Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer o RIVERSIDE, CA 92505 m rr K Additional Officers ''< Officer Name Officer Address Position Stated Position O None Entered VI rr ly cr Directors m Director Name Director Address Adam Paz 10336 Stover ave Riverside,CA 92505 The number of vacancies on Board of Directors is:0 Agent for Service of Process Agent Name ADAM PAZ Agent Address 10336 STOVER AVE RIVERSIDE,CA 92505 Type of Business Type of Business CONSTRUCTION Email Notifications Opt-in Email Notifications Yes, I opt-in to receive entity notifications via email. Labor Judgment No Officer or Director of this Corporation has an outstanding final.judgment issued bythe Division of Labor Standards Enforcement or a court of law,for which no appeal therefrom is pending,for the violation of any wage order or provision of the Labor Code. Pane 1 of 2' 111 Electronic Signature co F-' e By signing, I affirm that the information herein is true and correct and that I am authorized by California law to sign. to N Ul W Adam Paz 02/02/2026 Signature Date rP ro (1) P- (I) su N- rn O 0 N- K rt K O rh rt rr () Pape 2 of