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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.07 Records Management Consultant Agreement 600-'so CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 26, 1989 SUBJECT Consultant Agreement for Implementation of Records Management Program in City Clerk' s Office Report Prepared by Kay Keck, Deputy City Clerk EXHIBITS ATTACHED o Resolution o Consultant Services Agreement with Norma J. Hislop Associates RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution and authorize Mayor to execute agreement FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Consultant Services - $24, 200 Supplies - 2, 300 Total (Not to Exceed) $26, 500 Funding has been included in the 1989-90 Budget. DESCRIPTION One of the goals established by the City Council for the City Manager/City Clerk' s Department during Fiscal Year 1988-89 was to undertake a Records Management Study. It is the responsibility of cities to maintain public records in an identifiable and accessible manner to fulfill legal requirements. Certain records of a historic or vital nature are required to be kept permanently; other records are subject to various federal and state retention requirements . Some records have greater administrative/operational value to the City than others . A Records Management Program would establish a system for organizing, maintaining and preserving the City' s records, disposing of those records which have outlived their usefulness, and in retrieving records quickly and efficiently. Staff has requested and obtained detailed cost proposals for the implementation of a Records Management Program for all City Clerk records . After a careful review and evaluation of those proposals submitted, Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Norma J. Hislop Associates . -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,� COPIES TO: ITEM N0. ,T""�^, RESOLUTION NO. - 89 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORMA J. HISLOP ASSOCIATES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Dublin did, during February, 1989, request and solicit proposals from Records Management Consultant Firms to perform a Records Management Study in order to establish a Records Management Program for City Clerk records; and WHEREAS, said Records Management Program was scheduled to coincide with the timing of moving into the new Civic Center; and WHEREAS, proposals were submitted by 3 Consultants for consideration; and WHEREAS, City Staff performed a thorough review of those proposals submitted and recommends approval of an agreement with Norma J. Hislop Associates . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve an agreement with Norma J. Hislop Associates to perform services to implement a Records Management Program at a cost not to exceed $24, 2.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June, 1989 . AYES: NOES : ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT (Records Management) THIS AGREEMENT is made at Dublin, California, as of , 1989, by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN, a municipal corporation ("City") , and NORMA J. HISLOP ASSOCIATES ("Consultant") , who agree as follows: 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in Exhibit A. Consultant shall provide said services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A. 2 . PAYMENT. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B. The payments specified in Exhibit B shall be the only payments to be made to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all billings for said services to City in the manner specified in Exhibit B; of, if no manner specified in Exhibit B, then according to the usual and customary procedures and practices which Consultant uses for billing clients similar to City. 3 . FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth in Exhibit C, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities and equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall furnish to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in Exhibit C according to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit C. 4 . TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. The work to be performed shall be completed within six (6) months from the date of execution of this Agreement. Consultant assumes no responsibility for delays which may alter anticipated completion schedules which are not within the control of Consultant. City and Consultant agree that neither they, nor their employees, shall deliberately, or through negligence, impede the work flow of the project, and shall make every reasonable effort to adhere to projected time frames. 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The general provisions set forth in Exhibit D are part of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between said general provisions and any other terms or conditions of this Agreement, the other term or condition shall control insofar as it is inconsistent with the general provisions. 1 6. MISCELLANEOUS. a. Unanticipated Complications. Consultant reserves the right to notify the City of any major problem(s) discovered which are not anticipated, and not a part of the work scope, but might impede the project's progress if not immediately resolved. Upon such notification, City shall take action to cause such work to be done, or may negotiate with Consultant to complete the work necessary so as not to delay the project. Consultant's fee for such tasks shall be based on $60/hr. for professional services, and $25/hr. for clerical support. Any such agreement shall be set forth in writing and signed by both parties prior to the beginning of any additional work. b. Meetings. Consultant and City Clerk, or designated representative, and any other Staff Member(s) shall meet periodically to review the project's progress. C. Confidential Information. Consultant agrees that it will not divulge to third parties, without the written consent of the City, any information obtained or developed in connection with the performance of this Agreement. d. Taxes. Consultant shall have full and exclusive liability for the payment of any and all taxes and contributions for unemployment insurance, retirement benefits, life pensions, annuities and similar benefits which may now or hereafter be imposed by law or collective bargaining agreements with respect to persons employed by the Consultant for performance of work under this Agreement. e. Laws and Regulations. Consultant, its employees and/or representatives, shall at all times comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, rules and regulations, including those relating to wages, hours, fair employment practices, anti-discrimination, and safety and working conditions. 7. ARBITRATION. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or breach thereof, which cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then obtaining, except that such arbitration may not change the terms of this agreement; and a judgment from any award so rendered may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. 8 . TERMINATION. The City may, at its sole option, by notice in writing to the Consultant, terminate at any time the performance of services under this agreement. Upon receipt of any such notice, the Consultant shall immediately discontinue services. In the event of such termination, the Consultant will 2 be paid by the City for any services performed for all unbilled services, plus reimbursement for expenses as provided herein. 9. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and are by this reference incorporated herein. Executed as of the day first above stated. CITY OF DUBLIN, a municipal corporation By: "Mayor" ATTEST: \ City Clerk NORMA J. HISLOP ASSOCIATES By: "Consultant" 3 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROJECT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES EXHIBIT A This agreement is entered into on this day of 1989, by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN (CITY T, and NORMA J. HISLOP ASSOCIATES, (CONSULTANTS) , having a place of business at 353 Kingsbury Drive, Aptos, California. , 1. SERVICES: The CITY desires certain work performed in the specific area of Records Management, and the CONSULTANTS are qualified to perform such services, which are generally as outlined in the submitted proposal for the City Clerk/Administration Department dated August 1988 as it relates to "Phase I" . CONSULTANTS' specific responsibilities for tasks and final work products are as itemized herein. 2. COMPENSATION: For the services described within this Agreement, the CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANTS on the following basis: A total not to exceed $24,000.00 in professional fees charged at the rate of Sixty Dollars ($60.00) per man-hour in fees. Should the necessary records reorganization require the services of CONSULTANTS for a time longer than anticipated, and which exceeds the limitations of the terms of this Agreement, CONSULTANTS shall notify CITY in writing. The CITY and CONSULTANTS nay amend the terms of this Agreement through mutual written consent. Each payment is due and payable to CONSULTANTS for work completed within ten (10) days of submission of related Activities Report and billing Statement. Project shall be considered complete upon delivery to the CITY of all documentation, and completion of all tasks for which the CONSULTANTS take responsibility as itemized herein, and as possible to complete within the financial terns of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANTS work be completed earlier than the estimated timefrane, work shall be paid for at the rate of Sixty Dollars (860.00) per hour and for expenses incurred as part of the project's completion. 3. Supplies: Costs of office supplies, printing or duplication costs incurred by CONSULTANTS shall be billed to the CITY with statements for services. 4. Expenses: CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANTS travel related expenses which include: Mileage: 5.25/mile CITY OF DUBLIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROJECT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES EXHIBIT A 5. Terms: This agreement shall be for a primary term of six (6) months from the date of execution of this Agreement. 6. Schedules/Time Frames: CONSULTANTS assume no responsibility for delays which may alter anticipated completion schedules which are not within the control of the -CONSULTANTS. CITY and CONSULTANTS agree that neither they, nor their employees, shall deliberately, or through negligence, impede the work flow of the project, and shall make every reasonable effort to adhere to projected time frames. 7. Nonassignment of Agreement: CITY and :CONSULTANTS acknowledge and agree that CITY is contracting for the services of Hislop Associates, and that their individual services to the CITY are of the essence in this contract. Therefore, this contract is nonassignable except within the sole discretion of the CITY and with its' prior written approval . 8. Unanticipated Complications: CONSULTANTS reserve the right to notify the CITY of any major problen(s) discovered which are not anticipated, and not a part of the work scope, but might impede the project's progress if not immediately resolved. Upon such notification, CITY shall take action to cause such work to be done, or nay negotiate with CONSULTANTS to complete the work necessary so as not to delay the project. CONSULTANTS' fee for such tasks shall be based on $60/hr. for professional services, and $25/hr for clerical support. Any such agreement shall be set forth in writing and signed by both parties prior to the beginning of any additional work. 9. Meetings: CONSULTANTS and CITY CLERK, or designated representative, and any other Staff Member(s) shall meet periodically to review the project' s progress. 10. Confidential Information: CONSULTANTS agree that they will not divulge to third parties, without the written consent of the CITY, any information obtained or developed in connection with the performance of this Agreement. 11. Taxes: CONSULTANTS shall have full and exclusive liability for the payment of any and all taxes and contributions for unemployment insurance, retirement benefits, life pensions, annuities and similar benefits which may now or hereafter be imposed by law or collective bargaining agreements with respect to persons employed by the CONSULTANTS for performance of work under this agreement. 12. Laws and Regulations: CONSULTANTS, their employees and/or representatives, shall at all times comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, rules and regulations, including those relating to wages, hours, fair employment practices, anti-discrimination, and safety and working conditions. CITY OF DUBLIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROJECT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES EXHIBIT A 13. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or breach thereof, which cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then obtaining, except that such arbitration may not change the terms of this agreement; and a judgement from any award so rendered may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. 14. Independent Contractor: CONSULTANTS acknowledge that they are acting as independent contractors for the services agreed to herein. 15. Initiation of Services: CONSULTANTS shall not commence work under this agreement until receiving a written "Notice to Proceed", and work shall begin thereafter at a mutually-agreed upon date. 16. Termination: The CITY may, at its sole option, by notice in writing to the CONSULTANTS, terminate at ahy time the performance of services under this agreement. Upon receipt of any such notice, the CONSULTANTS shall immediately discontinue services. In the event of such termination, the CONSULTANTS will be paid by the CITY for any services performed based on the rate of $60/hr. for all unbilled services, plus reimbursement for expenses as provided herein. 17. Services and Products: Consultants shall be responsible for providing the following records management services: ESTABLISH FUNCTIONAL FILING SYSTEM Task: Evaluate and. assess City Clerk and Administration Department records; Task: Develop Retention Schedules for all record types. Task: Segregate obsolete documents and create destruction list, if needed; Task: Reorganize Department documents within functional filing system. Task: Create Master File Index which lists all files in current filing system in numerical order. Task: Create comprehensive Cross-Reference Index. Task: Staff training over course of project and additional training at project's completion to review system, work products, and procedures, and assure comfortable working knowledge of system by all Department Staff. Work Products: - Destruction list of obsolete records, as appropriate; - Computer-generated labels for file folders; - Comprehensive Department Retention Schedules; - Computerized Master File Index and data diskette; - Computerized Cross-Reference Index and data diskette; - All forms and instructions to Staff as necessary to complete clerical tasks; - Scheduled training sessions. CITY OF DUBLIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROJECT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES EXHIBIT A 11. Services and Products: (Cont'd) Task: Preparation of Records Management Manual. Work Products: - Records Management Manuals (2) containing: o Legal Authorities - California Code Sections relating to Municipal Records; o Explanation and User' s Guide to Filing System; o Procedures for upkeep and maintenance of the Filing System; o Filing System Guide; o Retention Schedules (created above) ; o Cross-Reference Index (created above) ; o Sample forms ; o Glossary of Records Management Terms and Abbreviations; Task: Preparation and submission of Final Report, which contains recommendations relating to the project and acceptable records management practices. Task: Performance of system audit within one year of project completion to assure system is working to satisfaction of Department and City. Where appropriate, an additional written report is submitted with any additional recommendations which may be helpful to Staff. 18. Responsibilities of City: CITY shall be responsible for the following: - Purchase and installation of any new filing equipment necessary; - Purchase of necessary filing and records storage supplies; - Assistance in the moving of records to and from buildings during project; - The removal and destruction of records after appropriate approvals have been obtained, if necessary; - Creation of new file folders and labels upon instruction from CONSULTANTS; - Transfer of newly organized records to new file folders; - Providing for,work space suitable for the timely completion of project, and which minimizes interruptions to the daily workflow of Department Staff while CONSULTANTS must perform work on-site; - Review and return of data or material submitted by CONSULTANTS when necessary in a manner which is timely and consistent with the timeframe of project; - Data input into CITY'S computerized information system. EXHIBIT B City shall pay Consultant for services set forth in Exhibit A at the rate of $60. 00 per hour for professional services and $25. 00 per hour for clerical support. The total sum payable hereunder shall not exceed Twenty-Four Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($24, 200) . Consultant shall submit invoices during the term of this Agreement based on the cost for services performed. Billings shall be submitted at least once a month and be paid by City within ten (10) days. City shall pay Consultant its cost of office supplies, printing and duplication costs and shall reimburse Consultant for travel related expenses at the rate of $0.25 per mile. The total sum stated above shall be the total which 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 whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any extra, further or additional service pursuant to this Agreement unless such extra service and the price therefor is agreed to in writing executed by an official of City authorized to obligate City thereto prior to the time such extra service is rendered. The services to be provided under this Agreement may be terminated at any point in time at the sole and exclusive discretion of City. In this event, City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs incurred to date of written notice thereof and terminate this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and payment in order to verify costs incurred to date. EXHIBIT C City shall furnish 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 City. The location, quantity and quality, and time of furnishing said physical facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility which may involve incurring any direct expense, including, but not limiting, the 'generality of this exclusion, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities. EXHIBIT D GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 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 services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however., City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 2 . LICENSES; PERMITS; ETC. Consultant represents and warrants to City that she has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required for Consultant to practice her profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that . Consultant shall, at her sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally required for Consultant to practice her profession. 3 . TIME. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary for satisfactory performance of Consultant' s obligations pursuant to this Agreement. Time is the essence of this Agreement. 4 . INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS . Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons- or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultants, her agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors . The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant' s bid. (a) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as: 1 . Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (Ed. 1 /73 ) covering Comprehensive- General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability; or Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage ( "occurrence" form CG 0001 . ) 2 . Insurance Services Office form Number CA 0001 (Ed. 1 /78) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025 . 3 . Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability Insurance. Exhibit D (b) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than: 1 . General Liability: $1 , 000, 000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 2 . Automobile Liability: $1 , 000, 000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 3 . Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability; Workers' compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability limits of $1 , 000, 000 per accident. (c) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials and employees; or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration and defense expenses . (d) Other Insurance Provisions. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 1 . General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages . a. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant; products and completed operations of the consultant, premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant, or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of the protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers . b. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers . Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, Exhibit D officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Consultant' s insurance and shall not contribute with it. C. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. d. 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. 2 . Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Consultant for the City. 3 . Professional Liability. Consultant shall carry professional liability insurance in an amount deemed by the City to adequately protect the Consultant against liability caused by negligent acts, errors or omissions on the part- of the Consultant in the course of performance of the services specified in this Agreement. 4. All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. (e) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII . ( f) Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. 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 certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work Exhibit D commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time. (g) Subcontractors . Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. 5 . 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. 6 . ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED. No party to this Agreement may assign any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement. Any attempted or purported : assignment of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement shall be void and of no effect. 7 . 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 removal of any such persons, Consultant shall immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City cause the removal of such person or persons . 8 . 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 her profession. All instruments of service of whatsoever nature which Consultant delivers to City pursuant to this Agreement shall be prepared in a substantial, first class and workmanlike manner and conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant' s profession. 9 . HOLD HARMLESS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANTS. Consultant shall take all responsibility for the work, shall bear all losses and damages directly or indirectly resulting to her, to any subcontractor, to the City, to City officers and employees, or to parties designated by the City, on account of the performance or character of the work, unforeseen difficulties, accidents, occurrences or other causes predicated on active or passive negligence of the Consultant or of any subcontractor. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, directors, employees and agents from and against any or, all loss, liability, expense, claim, costs (including costs of defense) , suits, and damages of every kind, nature and description directly or indirectly arising from the Exhibit D performance of the work. This paragraph shall not be construed to exempt the City, its employees and officers from its own fraud, willful injury or violation of law whether willful or negligent. For purposes of Section 2782 of the Civil Code, the parties hereto recognize and agree that this agreement is not a construction contract. By execution of this agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that she has read and understands the . provisions hereof and that this paragraph is a material element of consideration. Approval of the insurance contracts does not relieve the Consultant or subcontractors from liability under this paragraph. 10 . GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City, is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program. 11. INTEREST OF CONSULTANT. In accepting this Agreement, Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the services hereunder. Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or person having such an interest shall be employed. Consultant certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of City. 12 . OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. If requested in writing by the City, all documents prepared by Consultant shall become the property of the City upon completion of the project or termination of this Agreement. The Consultant may retain a copy of all material produced by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement for use in its general business activities. Should the City desire to use the work completed under this Agreement for purposes other than those intended under this Agreement, the City will notify Consultant- in writing prior to any other reuse of said documents. Exhibit D