HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 - CC-13 - Building Safety and Fire Prevention Plan - 9/5/2017CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 ITEM NUMBER: CC -13
SUBJECT: BUILDING SAFETY & FIRE PREVENTION PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
DATE: AUGUST 17, 2017
FROM: ECONOMIC&DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/FIREDEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION BY: ISSAM SHAHROURI, BUILDING OFFICIAL
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ISSAM SHAHROURI (714) 754-5604
ISSAM.SHAHROURI(aD-costamesaca.gov
RECOMMENDATION
1. City Council approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute one-year
professional service agreements for as -needed contract building plan check and
contract building counter permit technicians with the companies of Scott Fazekas &
Associates Inc., Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Melad & Associates, Interwest
Consulting Group, Inc., The Code Group dba VCA Code, HR Green California, Jeanelle
Heaston dba Permit Management Solutions, and Jason Addison Smith Consulting
Services dba JAS Pacific in the aggregate maximum amount of $107,938, as budgeted
for FY 2017-2018; and
2. Approve the same consultants for building plan check and contract building contract
counter permit technicians to provide contract fire plan checking for a total aggregate
amount up to $142,000 as budgeted for FY 2017-2018; and
3. Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute one-year professional
service agreements for as -needed contract building inspection services with the
companies of Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services dba JAS Pacific, Interwest
Consulting Group, Bureau Veritas North America, The Code Group dba VCA Code and
Safebuilt, LLC in the aggregate maximum amount of $107,938, as budgeted for FY
2017-2018; and
4. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to extend the agreement for four (4)
additional one-year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
BACKGROUND
The Economic & Development Services Department and Fire Department operations
require the continued use of contract plan check and inspection services in order to
provide building safety and fire prevention services in a timely and efficient manner. On-
going and upcoming major projects such as the Lions Park project, 393 -unit Symphony
Apartments project, The Press project (former LA Times building), Fire Station One, and
South Coast Plaza, along with several projects of highly complex structural design that
are submitted annually, will continue the need for specialized services into the
foreseeable future.
The contract consultants will be providing inspection and counter technician staff at an
hourly rate in accordance with their contracts. The plan check service is typically a fee-
based City plan check fee which is based on valuation of construction. The scope of plan
check services includes standard plan review, where contract plan check consultants
receive up to 75 percent of City collected plan check fees. The scope of the contracts
also includes an applicant -requested option for expedited plan check service where a
plan check consultant provides a premium accelerated plan check for time sensitive
projects. In such cases, the applicant pays the consultant a higher fee in accordance with
their contract for accelerated plan checks. For expedited plan check only, applicants also
pay the City an additional 25 percent of plan check fees as an administrative and quality
control fee. This process would remain unchanged.
For the last three calendar years, the Building Division averaged approximately 3,000
permits annually that require counter processing, plan check and inspections. Table 1
shows a three-year average annual count of the various types of permits the Building
Division processes.
Table 1 - Average Annual Construction Activity for the Last Three Years
Permit Type
Count
Single Family Dwellings New
188
Single Family Dwellings Addition/Alternations
324
Multi -Family Dwellings New
12
Commercial New
2
Commercial Alterations & Tenant Improvements
292
Garage/Carport
13
Accessory Structures
46
Reroof
319
Plumbing
243
Mechanical
272
Electrical
446
Photovoltaic System
226
Block Wall
79
Pool/Spa
49
Demo Structure
57
Building Sign
121
Miscellaneous
350
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
Annual Permits Count
0 -
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 2017
Year
Figure 1 - Trend in Building Permits Activities Since 2010
On April 12, 2017 the Purchasing Division advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) No.
17-12 Inspections Services. As required by the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, the Notice
RFP was sent to qualified vendors, published in the Daily Pilot Newspaper and posted on
the City's website. Also on May 19, 2017 the Purchasing Division advertised a Request
for Proposal (RFP) No. 17-22 Plan Check and Permit Processing Services. As required
by the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, the Notice RFP was sent to qualified vendors,
published in the Daily Pilot Newspaper and posted on the City's website.
RFP No. 17-12 for Inspection Services was released with the following schedule:
• Release of RFP April 12, 2017
• Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference April 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
• Deadline for Written Questions April 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
• Responses to Questions Posted online April 27, 2017
• Proposals are Due May 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
• Interviews (if held) June 5-28, 2017
• Approval of Contract TBD
RFP No. 17-22 for Plan Check and Permit Processing Services was released with the
following schedule:
• Release of RFP May 19, 2017
• Deadline for Written Questions May 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
• Responses to Questions Posted online May 25, 2017
• Proposals are Due June 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
• Interviews (if held) June 27-28, 2017
• Approval of Contract TBD
The proposed total amount for the all the contracts is $107,938 for the Building Division.
This is the lowest amount in over five years. This is mainly due to filling of vacant
positions currently underway in the Building Division. Figure 2 illustrates the payments
made to consultants since 2012.
$700,000.00
$600,000,00
$500,000,00
$400, 000, DD
$300,000.00
$200,000.00
$100,000.00
$0.00
Payments to Building Division Constultants
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017-2018*
Figure 2 - Annual Payments to Building Division Consultants Since 2012 (2017-2018 proposed)
The Building Division will maintain a core staff that will be adequate during less busy
times and will rely on consultants to handle overflow plan check and inspection during
busy times, as well as for highly specialized tasks. There are advantages and
disadvantages to in -sourcing and outsourcing. By having the option to do both, a greater
degree of customer service, flexibility and efficiency can be achieved. Multiple
consultants are chosen for the same purpose in order the best match a consultant's
staffing to the task needed, as well as to improve the chances of finding contract staff
during times of increasing construction activities.
Copies of the PSAs with each of the above firms are attached. Most service costs are
recoverable and are designed as a percentage of the City's collected plan check and
inspection fees, thereby leaving adequate remainder for the City's administrative cost to
provide services.
Sufficient funds are proposed in the Economic & Development Services Department and
Fire Department budgets for the proposed agreements.
ONAI YSIS
The criteria used in evaluating the proposals received were: company experience and
capabilities, approach and methodology, staffing, qualification and cost proposal.
In order to ensure a fair and objective RFP process, the evaluation process was
conducted by the Purchasing Division. An evaluation committee was assembled and all
members were instructed to conduct their evaluations independently of each other. The
evaluation committee included representation from the Costa Mesa Economic and
Development Services and the Fire Departments.
The evaluation phase for RFP No. 17-12 Inspection Services began on May 9, 2017,
with an initial meeting to distribute the proposals and evaluation forms and to provide an
explanation of the evaluation phase and expectations. Similarly, the evaluation phase for
RFP No. 17-22 Plan Check and Permit Processing Services began on June 14, 2017,
with an initial meeting to distribute the proposals and evaluation forms and to provide an
explanation of the evaluation phase and expectations.
Based on the City's criteria and award procedures set forth in the RFP, the evaluation
committee recommended that the agreements be awarded to the most qualified
consultants listed in this staff report.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The alternative to the proposed City Council action would be to not move forward with
the contracts for the stated consulting services. Due to the volume of work and large
number of projects currently being handled by Economic and Development Services and
Fire Department staff; a significant lack of timely inspections, plan check and permit
processing services would be experienced.
FISCAL REVIEW
Consultant services for plan checking and inspections are utilized by the Economic and
Development Services and Fire Departments on an as -needed basis. Most of the
consultant's fee is paid from fees collected by the City for either plan check or
inspections. The consultant's fee is a percentage of the fee collected by the City with the
remaining portion of the fee used to cover administrative and overhead costs of the City.
Therefore, the majority of such costs is paid by the project applicant.
The compensation is an aggregate amount not an annual amount.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the attached professional services agreements
and approved them as to form.
CONCLUSION
Use of contract plan check and inspection services continues to be a cost effective
means of providing certain Building Safety and Fire Prevention services. The use of core
City staff supplemented by contracts for certain services is common practice for cities
throughout the State. Accordingly, staff recommends the City Council approve and
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute one-year professional service
agreements for contract building plan check and contract building counter permit
technicians.
ISSAM SHAHROURI, PE, CBO
Building Official
DAN STEFANO
Fire Chief
BARRY CURTIS, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
STEPHEN DUNIVENT
Interim Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS: Professional Services Agreements for building/fire plan check
and building counter permit technicians:
1. Interwest Consulting Group Inc.
2. Scott Fazekas & Associates
3. Melad & Associates, Inc.
4. Jeanelle Heaston dba Permit Management Solutions
5. Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
6. The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code
7. HR Green California, Inc.
8. Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services dba JAS
Pacific
Professional Services Agreements for building inspection
services:
9. Exhibit A Scope of Work for Inspection Services
10. Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services dba JAS
Pacific
11. Interwest Consulting Group Inc.
12. Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
13. The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code
14. Safebuilt, LLC
ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC., a
Colorado corporation registered to do business in California ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
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forth in Exhibit B.
2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
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reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
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"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
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6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Interwest Consulting Group Inc.
15140 Transistor Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 899-9039
Attn: James G. Ross
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
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complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
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or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
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6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
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6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
Date:
Date:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 10
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. DBA JAS PACIFIC
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 1 st day of October, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA,
a municipal corporation ("City"), and JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.,
a California corporation DBA JAS PACIFIC ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide inspection services on an as -needed basis, as more fully described herein;
and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 30, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
JAS Pacific
P.O. Box 2002
Upland, CA 91785
Tel: (909) 605-7777
Attn: Christine Champany
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
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ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 1 st day of October, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA,
a municipal corporation ("City"), and INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC., a Colorado
corporation registered to do business in California ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide inspection services on an as -needed basis, as more fully described herein;
and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 30, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Interwest Consulting Group Inc.
15140 Transistor Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 899-9039
Attn: James G. Ross
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
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Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTALAPPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 12
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 1 st day of October, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA,
a municipal corporation ("City"), and BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC., a Delaware
corporation registered to do business in California ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide inspection services on an as -needed basis, as more fully described herein;
and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 30, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
1665 Scenic Ave. Suite 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 431-4100
Attn: Khoa Duong
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
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Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTALAPPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 13
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
THE CODE GROUP, INC. DBA VCA CODE
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 1 st day of October, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA,
a municipal corporation ("City"), and THE CODE GROUP, INC., a California corporation DBA
VCA CODE ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide inspection services on an as -needed basis, as more fully described herein;
and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 30, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
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1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210
Orange, CA 92868
Tel: (714) 363-4700 ext. 150
Attn: Tom VanDorpe
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
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ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTALAPPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 14
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
SAFEBUILT, LLC
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 1 st day of October, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA,
a municipal corporation ("City"), and SAFEBUILT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
registered to do business in California ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide inspection services on an as -needed basis, as more fully described herein;
and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 30, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT: IF TO CITY:
Safebuilt, LLC City of Costa Mesa
3755 Precision Drive 77 Fair Drive
Loveland, CO 80538 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (619) 560-1468 Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Kurt Culver Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
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Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTALAPPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES, INC., a
California corporation ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc.
9 Corporate Park, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92606
Tel: (949) 475-2901
Attn: Scott R. Fazekas
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
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ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTALAPPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT
POLICY
EFFECTIVE
PAGE
NUMBER
DATE
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
100-5
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 3
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. a California
corporation ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Melad and Associates, Inc.
8907 Warner Ave. Suite 161
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Tel: (714) 848-0487
Attn: Jose Melad
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
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ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTALAPPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 4
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
JEANELLE HEASTON DBA PERMIT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and JEANELLE HEASTON, an individual DBA PERMIT
MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Permit Management Solutions
2279 Eagle Glen Pkwy. Ste. 112-421
Corona, CA 92883
Tel: (909) 633-4094
Attn: Jeanelle Heaston
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
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ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 5
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC., a
Delaware corporation registered to do business in California ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
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forth in Exhibit B.
2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
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reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
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"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
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6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc
1665 Scenic Ave., Suite 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 431-4100
Attn: Khoa Duong
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
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complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
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or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
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6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
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6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
Date:
Date:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 6
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
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THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and THE CODE GROUP, INC., a California corporation
DBA VCA CODE ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
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forth in Exhibit B.
2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
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reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
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"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
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6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
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1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210
Orange, CA 92868
Tel: (714) 363-4700 ext. 150
Attn: Tom VanDorpe
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
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complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
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or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
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6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
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6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
Date:
Date:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 7
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
HR GREEN CALIFORNIA, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and HR GREEN CALIFORNIA, INC., a California
corporation ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
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forth in Exhibit B.
2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
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reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
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"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
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6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
HR Green California, Inc.
1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 1025
Orange, CA 92868
Tel: (855) 900-4742
Attn: George Wentz, PE
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
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complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
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or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
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6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
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6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
[Signatures appear on following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
Date:
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
Date:
Date:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Date:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Date:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Date:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. DBA JAS PACIFIC
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered
into this 5th day of September, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA
MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING
SERVICES, INC., a California corporation DBA JAS PACIFIC ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to provide plan check and permit processing services on an as -needed basis, as more
fully described herein; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses
to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services
described in Exhibit "A" and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with
the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the
provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described
in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit 'A" and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto
as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the work
will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non -Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in,
nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section
12940 of the Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties
set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be
returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit B.
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2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City or
the Project Manager, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a
progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall be based on the
total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall
pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each
invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed, the date of performance, and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination of this Agreement.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date
of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work
to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year, ending on September 4, 2018, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended by
four (4) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
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accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared
by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or
unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and
reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to
Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to
Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope
of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated
"A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by
City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a
general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single
limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage
shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a
"claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract
work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance
during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the
work hereunder.
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5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and appointed
boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional
insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and
completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or
used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by
the Consultant."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall
it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days
after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance
showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and
content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The certificates
of insurance shall be attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.5. Non -Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the
indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
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over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the
representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals,
directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail
and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or
delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b)
48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
JAS Pacific
P.O. Box 2002
Upland, CA 91785
Tel: (909) 605-7777
Attn: Christine Champany
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 754-5604
Attn: Issam Shahrouri
Courtesy copy to:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Finance Dept. I Purchasing
6.5. Drug -Free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements set
forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be
cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall
be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant
of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant
hereunder for the term of this Agreement.
6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify,
hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at
Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising
out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the
work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification
of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions
contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force
and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and
all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
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indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due
to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer
contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any
use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of
incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents
furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents,
information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes
or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional
cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that
this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to,
computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors,
pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required
by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade
secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which
Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all
information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be
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liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those
records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political
Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would
require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from
a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to
the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City
while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring
or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this
Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired,
which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be
binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
[Signatures appear on following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
[Name and Title]
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Katrina Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Ruth Wang
Risk Management
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
Date:
Date:
Date:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Issam Shahrouri
Project Manager
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
Barry Curtis, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
Stephen Dunivent
Interim Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and
other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that effort
to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the
workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that
the following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
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1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
E. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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G. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision recommending
against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee
shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
ATTACHMENT 9
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
FOR
INSPECTION SERVICES
The Development Services Department and the Fire and Rescue Department are soliciting proposals to
provide inspection services on an as -needed basis. The term is for FY 17-18 with four (4) one-year renewal
options at the same rate schedule. The intent of this proposal is to supplement existing inspection services
to support new large development projects and augment staffing in the City. Proposers are required to
submit standard and overtime hourly rates for the following positions:
BUILDING DIVISION
Administration
Building Official
Assistant Building Official
Inspection
Building Inspector
Senior Building Inspector
Combination Building Inspector
Senior Combination Building Inspector
Chief of Inspection (Supervisor)
Certified CASP
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION
Code Enforcement Officer
Sr. Code Enforcement Officer (Supervisor)
Chief of Code Enforcement (Manager)
FIRE
Fire Inspector
Fire Marshal
GENERAL SUPPORT
Clerical staff
Records Support staff
A. Inspection Services for Building Division
• Provide inspection services to assure that construction complies with approved plans and
is in compliance with the most recently adopted codes, policies, and procedures.
• Perform combination inspections on construction projects to confirm that all aspects of
work such as building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems conform to the
applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, energy conservation and disabled access
requirements, including all local and state requirements.
• Provide the services of a Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp).
• Participate in reviews with technical consultants, health and other government agency
inspectors, City staff, and owners.
• Assist in the coordination of job site conferences with technical consultants, engineers,
architects, representatives of the owner, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors to
review project requirements, and clarify or resolving any questions or problems prior to
commencing work.
• Recognize and require soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability.
• Prepare inspection notices of noncompliance on incorrect construction methods or
materials found during inspection; confer with contractor or representative regarding
construction methods and procedures as they relate to compliance with plans and
specifications.
• Maintain a record of non -complying items and follow up to achieve resolution of such
items. Record all significant construction -related activities and events such as work
completed to provide a chronological and factual history of inspection on assigned
construction projects.
• Inspect buildings alleged to be substandard, unsafe, or unsightly to ensure the timely
compliance with building codes and other ordinances and regulations, or the demolition of
such structures.
• Utilize City electronic and paper files to research related and/or previous cases.
• Be available during an emergency or natural disaster to assist the City with inspection
services.
• Testify in court, if necessary.
• All documentation shall become the property of the City of Costa Mesa. All textual
materials must be consistent with the word processing program in use by the City at the
time the electronic version is submitted; currently the City utilizes Microsoft® Windows,
Microsoft® Office 2000 format (Microsoft standard fonts must be used for documents).
All graphics produced must be editable in Adobe® Photoshop® version 6 or higher and
saved in a multi -layer graphics file format (a format that preserves multiple layers of
clipart, images, and/or text in a single file). All map -based exhibits shall be provided in
ESRI ArcGIS version 9.0 or higher format. All GIS data shall be provided in ArcGIS
geodatabase or shapefile format.
B. Inspection Services for Code Enforcement
Conducts field inspection to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances and
regulations.
Investigates, reviews and responds to complaints of possible ordinance violations.
Prepares reports of conditions for referral to proper authorities and prepares notices of
violations and other similar notices.
• Interviews property and business owners, residents, and members of the public concerning
violations and other code enforcement matters.
• Provides information regarding compliance with: property maintenance standards, land use,
sign, group home and business tax related ordinances.
• Issues citations for violations of the Municipal Code.
• Tracks information and prepares and maintains reports, records and tables regarding a large
number of properties in data base management systems such as excel.
• May assist or represent the City in prosecution of violators' proceedings including preparing
files for criminal and/or civil code complaints and providing court testimony.
C. Inspection Services for Fire Department
• Provide inspection services to assure that construction complies with approved plans and
is in compliance with the most recently adopted codes, policies, and procedures.
• Perform inspections on commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects to
determine compliance with appropriate fire prevention codes, regulations, and standards,
including all local and state requirements.
• Participate in reviews with technical consultants, health and other government agency
inspectors, City staff, and owners.
• Assist in the coordination of job site conferences with technical consultants, engineers,
architects, representatives of the owner, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors to
review project requirements, and clarify or resolving any questions or problems prior to
commencing work.
• Prepare inspection notices of noncompliance on incorrect construction methods or
materials found during inspection; confer with contractor or representative regarding
construction methods and procedures as they relate to compliance with plans and
specifications.
• Maintain a record of non -complying items and follow up to achieve resolution of such
items. Record all significant construction -related activities and events such as work
completed to provide a chronological and factual history of inspection on assigned
construction projects.
• Inspect buildings alleged to be substandard, unsafe, or unsightly to ensure the timely
compliance with building codes and other ordinances and regulations, or the demolition of
such structures.
• Utilize City electronic and paper files to research related and/or previous cases.
• Be available during an emergency or natural disaster to assist the City with inspection
services.
Testify in court, if necessary.
Provide other duties as approved by the Fire Chief.
All documentation shall become the property of the City of Costa Mesa. All textual
materials must be consistent with the word processing program in use by the City at the
time the electronic version is submitted; currently the City utilizes Microsoft® Windows,
Microsoft® Office 2000 format (Microsoft standard fonts must be used for documents).
All graphics produced must be editable in Adobe® Photoshop® version 6 or higher and
saved in a multi -layer graphics file format (a format that preserves multiple layers of
clipart, images, and/or text in a single file). All map -based exhibits shall be provided in
ESRI ArcGIS version 9.0 or higher format. All GIS data shall be provided in ArcGIS
geodatabase or shapefile format.