HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 145-11 Fallon Sport Pk Master PlRESOLUTION NO. 145 - 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCtL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH CARDUCCI LANDSCAPE ARCHTECTURE
FOR THE FALLON SPORTS PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan was adopted in May 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan identifies three phases for construction of the park
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the first phase of construction of the Fallon Sports Park was completed in August
2010; and
WHEREAS, one of the Parks and Facility Development Division Key Initiatives for Fiscal Year
2011-2012 is to develo,p phasing options and costs for the Fallon Sports Park to include finro new
soccer fields and a 90-foot baseball diamond; and
WHEREAS, consultant services are required in order to prepare an update to the Fallon
Sports Park Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Carducci Landscape Architecture prepared the original Master Plan and Phase I
improvement plans and is qualified and available to prepare an update to the Fallon Sports Park
Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby
approves the Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A with Carducci Landscape Architecture to
prepare an update to the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $50,000
including reimbursable expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE C~TY OF DUBLIN AND
CARDUCCI 1~1NDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
FALLON SPORTS PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin ("City") and
Carducci Candscape Architects ("Consultant"} as of August 16; 2011.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set fotth in this Agreement; Consultant
shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and
place and in the manner specified therein. In tlie event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms
of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail. -
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the tlate first noted above
and shall end on December 30, 2011, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and
Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the
term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8.
The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agceement~ shall
not affect the City's right to terminate the Agreement, as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this
Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent
practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in
which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products ._
required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the
standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform
services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignmenf of,any such persons,
Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,
reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time fo the performance of services pursuant to this
Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance
provided in Section 1.1 above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations. hereunder.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed Fifty . ~
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00), notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be ~
contained in Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed antl reimbursable costs incurred under this
Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant's proposal, attached as
Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevaif. City shall pay Consultant
for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The ~
payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered .
pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein: ~ ,
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Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by
more~than one person. ~
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensafion paid by City to Consultant under this
Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,
including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties
further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of con#ributions to any pensions
and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City
therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the "not to exeeed" compensation amount in the preceding paragraph, the Contract `~
Administrator may authorize payment above the "not to exceed" amount to allow Consultant to provide
additional services; or, to compensate Consultant for services provided within the original scope of work in
excess of the hours specified in Exhibit A. In no event, however, shall the Contract Administrator authorize
payment of such additional payments in excess of 25% of the "not to exceed" amount.
2.1 ~ Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the
term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services. performed and reimbursable costs
incurred pnor to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
^ Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e:, Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice,
etc.; ~
^ The beginning antl ending dates of the billing period;
^ A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior
billings, the total due this period, the balance available untler the Agreement, and
the percentage of completion;
^ At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time
entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person tloing
the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work; and
each reimbursable exper~se; ~
^ The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant
and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consuliant performing services
hereunder, as well as a separate notice when the total number of hours of work by
Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
reaches or exceeds 800 hours, which shall include an estimate of the time
necessary to complete the work described in Exhibit A;
^ The Consultant's signature.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for
services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. Ciry
shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements .
above to pay Consultant.
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2.3 Finai Pavment. Cify shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this
Agreement within sixty (60) days after completion of the services and submittel to Gity of a
fnal invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoeve~
incurred by Consultant in rendering services pu~suant to this Agreement. City shall make
no payment for any extra; further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum
amount of compensation pr~vided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement,_
unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly
executed change order or amendment.
2.5 Hourlv Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed
the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses shall not exceed Two Thousand
Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00). Reimbursable expenses are included in the total
amount of compensation provitled under this Agreement that.shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes
incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all
outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as
of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and
timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any
services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreemeni until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole
cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the seNices
required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed
in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall fumish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be
reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and
the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall
be in the sole discretion of City'. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve
incurring any direct expense; including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other
communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
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Section 4. INSURA'NCE REQUIREMENTS, 8efore beginning any work under this Agreement,,
Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the
work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this
section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain the
insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to
commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the
subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be .
submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any
and all persons employetl directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of
not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per accident. In the altemative,
Corisultant may rely on a self-insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if
the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor
Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the standards of the .
Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract Administrator. The insurer, if
insurance is provided, or.the Consultant, if a program of self-insurance is provided, shall
. waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers for loss arising fram work performed under this Agreement. . ~-
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
Ci#y. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if
such coverage is suspended, voided or ~educed in coverage or in limits.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this
Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00)
per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work
contemplated by this Agreement. If a Comrnercial General Liability Insurance or an
Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply, separately to the work to be
performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least
twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limitetl to, protection against ciaims arising from bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from
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activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned (if any)
and non-owned automobiles. ~
4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Seroices Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form
CG 0001. Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 Code 8 and 9("hired and non-owned
autos").
4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
a. City and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insureds with respect to each of the following: liability arising
. out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, incfuding the
insured's general supervision of Consultant; products and completed
operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied, or used by
Consultant; and automobiles owned, leased, or used by the Consultant.
The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers.
b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and not
on a claims-made basis.
c. An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance with
respect to the City and its officers, officials, em.ployees and volunteers,
- and that no insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be
called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage.
Any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with reporting provisions of the
policy shall not affect coverage provided to CITY and its officers,
employees, agents, and vofunteers.
e. A certificate shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after
thirty (30) days' pnor written notice by certified mail, retum receipt
requested, has been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within
14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is
suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.3 Professional Liability Insurance. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall
maintain for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for
licensed professionals performing work pursuant to tfiis Agreement in an amount not fess
than ONE MILLION~DOLLARS ($1,000,000) covering the licensed professionals' errors
and omissions. ~
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4.3.1 Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not exceed $150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 . An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, .
canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, refurn receipt requested, has been given
to the City.
4.3.3 The policy must contain a cross liability or severability of interest clause.
4.3.4 The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverages are
wntten on a claims-made form:
The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the
date of the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the
work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of
this Agreement, Consultant must provide extended reporting coverage for
a minimum of five years after completion of the Agreement or the work.
The City shail have the right to exercise, at the Consultant's sole cost and
expense, any extended reporting provisions of the policy, if the Consultant
cancels or does not renew the-coverage. -
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City
prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed
with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII .
4.4.2 Verification of coveraqe. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required herein. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The City reserves..the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies; at any time.
4.4.3 - Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds.under its ~
policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endo~semen#s for each ~
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subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
requirements stated herein. ~
4.4.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance
requirements, upon a determination that the coverages, scope, limits, and forms of
such insurance are either not commercially available, or that the City's interests
are otherwise fully protected.
4.4.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and
obtain the approval of City prior to signing for the self-insured retentions and
deductibles before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of~
this Agreement. ~
During the period covered by this Agreement, only upon the pnor express written
authorization of Contract Administrator, Consultant may increase such deductibles
or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its.officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers. The Contract Administrator may condition approval of an increase in
deductible or self-insured retention levels with a requirement that Consultant
procure a bond, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in all respects to each of
them. ~
4.4.6 Notice of Reduction in Coveraqe. In the event that any coverage requ'ired by
this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner,
Consultant shaU provitle written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possi6le
oppo~tunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the
change in coverage.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide
or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which
are altematives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
ConsultanYs breach:
^ Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such
insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
^ Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that
becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhofd any payment,
until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
^ Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. Consultant shall
indemnify, defend with counsel selected by the City, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers,
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employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims, suits, actions,
damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to
property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole.
or in part, by the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, or by the quality or character of their wo~C. The foregoing obliga6on of
Consultant shall noi apply to the extent (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or.violation of law
arises from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its o~cers, employees, agents, or volunteers
and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed iri no part to
the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consu~tant to
indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the Califomia Civil
Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does
not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This
indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any such damages or claims for damages whether
or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this Agreement,
Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of
consideration.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that this Agreernent is a"construction contract" as defined in
California Civil Code section 2783, as amended from time to time, such duty to indemnify shall not apply
when to do so would be prohibited by Califomia Code section 2782.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contracto~. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall
be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the
right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's seNices rendered
pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3;
however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means. by which Consultant
accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other
City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultanf
and any of its employees, agerits, and. subcontractors providing services under this
Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and
all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including
but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the Califomia Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for .
employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement
to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governinq Law. The laws of the State of Califomia shall govern this Agreement.
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7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with
_ all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder.
7.3 Other Gavernmentai Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by
fiscal assistance from another govemmental entity, Consultant and any.subcontractors
shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of _
such fiscal assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents to City that Consultant and its employees,
agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of
whatsoever nature that are legally required.to practice their respective professions.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, any
subcontractors shall; at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the
term of this Ag~eement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to
practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any
subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business
Licenses from City, ~
7.5, Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the
basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or
~ disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any
employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant
in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this
Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, _
policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in
employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject af this
Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required
of Consultant thereby. ~
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by
the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City. may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written
notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to City and shall
include in such notice the reasons for cancellation. `
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services
performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of .
such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs,
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computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or
prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 . Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this
Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a
written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and.
agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide .
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this
Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no
obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred
during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the
parties.
8.4 Assiqnment and Subcontracting, City and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a
determination of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized
personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written
approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the
performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted
in the proposal, without pnor written approval of the Contract Administrator,
8.5 - Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive
the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms
of this Agreement, City's remedies shall included, but not be limited to, the foBowing:
8.6.1 Terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any
other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not
finished by Consultant; or
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, suroeys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, .=-..
records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that :
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Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters
covered fiereunder shall be the property of the City, Consultant hereby agrees to deliver
those documents to the City upon termination~of the Agreement. It is understood and
agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described
above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are
not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until ~
fina! approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are
confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both
pa~ties. .
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books
of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents
evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged ~
to the Ciry under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) yeacs, or for any longer,period
required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9,2 of this
Agreement requires Corisultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City: Under Califomia Govemment Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds
expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN ~THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), the
Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the
request of City or as part of any audit of.the City, for a period of three (3) years~ after final
payment under the Agreement.
Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this
Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the
state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court for
the Northem District of Califomia. ~
10.2 ~ Severabilitv. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this ~
Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so
adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any ~
provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this
Agreement.
10.3 . No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term.
of this Agreement. :
10.4 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and shall.apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties. ~
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10.5 Use af Recvcled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written
studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or
less cost than virgin paper. ~ '
10.6 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other cl'ients, but none whose activities within
the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place
Consultant in a"conflict of interest," as~that tetm is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Govemment Code Section 81000 ef seq. `-
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this
Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this
Agreement that would violate Califomia Govemment Code Sections 1090 ef seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12)
months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an
employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months,
Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this
Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in vaolation of
Govemment Code §1090 et.seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be
entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including
reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any
sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that; in addition to the foregoing, it
may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Govemment Code § 1090 and, if
applicable, will be disquaiified from holding public office in the State of Califomia.
10.7 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or
interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
10.8 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager
("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract
Administrator or his or her designee.
10.9 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Carducci Landscape Architects
Attn: William E. Fee, Principal
555 Beach Street, Fourth Floor -
San Francisco, CA 94133 -
Any written notice to City shall be sen[ to:
City of Dublin
Attn: Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568-
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10.10 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator,.
the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of
construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed pro#essional .
responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled
"Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with reporUdesign responsibility," as in the
following example: : .
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
report/design responsibility.
10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement between
City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, .
either written or oral..
CITY OF DUBLIN
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
CONSULTANT
William E. Fee, Principal~
John Bakker, City Attomey
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Pro~ect Description ~ ~ '
Landscape architectural services to update the master plan for Fallon Sports Park with a focus on updating
the Lower Terrace phase area, approximately 20 acres, and identify, improvements to include in Phase 2 of
the park development. (Refer to attached Phasing Diagram from Fallon Sports Park Master Plan, dated
June 23, 2006).
The primary faciiities in the Phase 2 development may include:
Two soccer fields, and related infrastructure (parking, restroom/concession, path of travel and utilities).
Potential of constructing a 90' baseball complex with sports lighting and related infrastructure in the future
study area east of the parking area.
Other facilities that were also identified in the Lower Terrace of the Fallon Sports Park master plan that may
also be considered as part of the Phase 2 development include:
Bocce ball courts
Volleyball courts ~
Picnic and play area
Neighborhood connection at pedestrian bridge over Fallon Road -
The park master plan should be updated and include items that can realistically be implemented and not be
a re-do of the master plan or a significant departure from the previously approved master plan; however,
some items for consideration may include items identified by stakeholders, staff, commissioners or Council
members during the master plan update process.
The master planning process will include meetings with staff and public meetings with stakeholtlers,
commissioners and City Council members.
The construction budget for Phase 2 is to be determined.
Cost estimating is included to help the City of Dublin develop a budget for Phase 2.
Task 1- Consultation/Desiqn Meetings
a. A total of five (5) meeting are included in the base contract for the purpose of discussing
design program budgets and coordination.with #he City.
b. Visit the site with the City staff {and stakeholders, if desired). to evaluate the Phase
. improvements and envision how to connect the Phase 1 and Phase 2 improvements,
Task 2 - Community MeetincLs
a. Attend a maximum of four community meetings as outlined below:
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Community Meeting #1 - Meet with stakeholders to get input on the current and future park
needs ~ . ~
Community Meeting #2 - Prepare Reconvene with stakeholders to provide input on potential
changes to the maste~ plan based on the input received at Meeting #1
Parks & Community Services Commission Meeting = Review potential changes to the master -~
plan with the Commission,
City Council Meeting - Review potential changes to the master plan with the Council
Task 3- Conceptual DesiQn and Master Plan Update
a. For conceptual design use previously prepared survey and Phase 1 drawings. ~
b. Community Meeting #1- Produce original base map of master plan with Phase 1 adjustments,
90' baseball field with lighting diagrams and review project background: ~
c. Community Meeting #2 - Prepare one to two alternates based on feedback from community
meeting #1.
d. Commission Meeting #1 = Present original plan, one to finro altemates as process background
and preferred concept plan. -
e. City Council Meeting #1 - Present original plan, one to two alternates as process.background
and preferred concept plan. ~
f. Prepare memo~andum and exhibits describing master plan update.
g, Prepare cost estimate for construction cost of lower terrace phase and Phase 2 improvements.
h. Provide documents and exhibits to City as PDF files. -
i. Prepare cost estimate for synthetic turf option at proposed soccer fields and optional sports
light at soccer fields. -
j, Prepare conceptual storm drainage analysis and conceptual electrical utility analysis, as.
applicable, for master plan update.
Timeframe
First Community Meeting: September 2011
Second Community Meeting: October 2011
Parks & Community Services Commission Meeting: November 2011 ~
City Council Meeting: ~ December 2011
Exclusions
Final design and construction documents
Analysis for CEQA app(icability
Traffic engineering ~
Re-design of improvements for Phase 1 or the Upper Terrace Phase.
Design of options for baseball stadium in future study area.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
A. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed the total sum of $50;000,00 (Fifty
Thousand Dollars) for services to be performed pursuant to this agreement. CONSULTANT shall
. submit invoices; not more often than once per month, based upon the work completed on each
task identified in EXHIBIT A"Scope of Work". The pa~ties understand that such amount does not
include post project acceptance claims processing seroices that may be provided pursuant to C,
"Extra Senrices". ~~
B. The corresponding not to exceed fee for tasks numbered 1 through 3 shall be as follows:
Task 1- Consultation/Design Meetings $ 10,000
Task 2- Community Meetings $ 20,000
Task 3- Conceqtual Desiari $ 18 000
Fee Subtotal $ 48,000
Estimate of Reimbursable Costs $ 2 000
TOTAL FIXED FEE
$ 50,000
The Consultant will be reimbursed for expenses at cost plus 10°/a. The items allowable for
reimbursement are as follows: "
Items supplied by the consultant:
1. Cost of printing and distributing.
2. Cost of transportation/mileage.
3. Cost of postage, UPS, Federal Express, Califomia Ovemight, etc.
4. Cost of progress photos.
5. Cost of other items as required, with prior approval from Owner.
6. Cost of office supplies.
7. Mileage 6iNed at the published Intemal Revenue rate.
8. Soils Testing. ~ -
C. "Extra Services" including, construction documents, bid and construction administration, arborist
reports, and additional site visits post project acceptance claims processing services, are to be
billed on a time and material basis using the hourly rates shown below. All extra services are to be
authorized by the owner in writing. . ~
Hourly Rates
Carducci & Associates, Inc.
• Principal $145,00
• Associate $100.00
• Clerical/Word Processing $ 50.00
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Structurai Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Civil Engineer
2-Man Survey Crew
Turf Grass Consultant
$ 90.00 to $200.00
$ 90.00 to $200.00
$ 90.00 to $200.00
$250.00
$185.00
D. The total sum stated in Section A above, shall be the totaf, which the CITY shall pay for the
services to be rendered by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement excluding extra seroices.
CITY shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incuRed by ~
CONSULTANT in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement other than extra services.
E. CITY shall make no payment for any extra, further or additional service pursuant to this Agreement
unless such extra service and the price therefore is agreed to in a written Change Order executed
by the City Manager, or other designated official of the CITY, authorized to obligate CITY thereto.
Said Change Order shall be executed prior to the time such extra service is rendered and in no
event shall such change order exceed twenty-five percent (25%J of the initial Contract price stated
in Section A. In the event the Change Order exceeds this limitation, City Council approval shall be
required. ~
F. The services to be provided under this Agreement may be terminated without cause at any point in
time in the sole and exclusive disccetion of CITY. In this event, CITY shall compensate the
CONSULTANT for all outstanding costs incurred as of the date of written notice thereof and shall
terminate this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to
verify costs incurred to date.
G. The CONSULTANT is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under
the terms of this Agreement until receipt of a fully executed copy of this Agreement.
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