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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.3 Alamo Creek Park Phase II • CITY OF DUBLIN (,a,AGENDA STATEMENT 00'3� CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE : July 24 , 1989 SUBJECT Landscape Architectural Services for Alamo Creek Park , Phase II - Report by Recreation Director , Diane Lowart EXHIBITS ATTACHED A . Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services B. Consultant Services Agreement RECOMMENDATION 1 . Retain the firm of Singer & Hodges to provide Landscape Architectural Services for Alamo Creek Park , Phase II 2 . Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement FINANCIAL STATEMENT $209 , 435 is available in the 1988-1993 Capital Improvement Program for the project . DESCRIPTION On June 27 , 1989 the City Council adopted the 1989-90 update to the five-year Capital Improvement Program which provided funds for Alamo Creek , Phase II . As Singer & Hodges , Inc . prepared the original Masterplan for the park as well as the Phase I improvements , staff felt that there was an obvious advantage in having them continue with Alamo Creek , Phase II . Therefore they were asked to submit a proposal based on the scope of services outlined in Exhibit A. Staff has reviewed the proposal submitted by Singer & Hodges and found that the estimated cost and proposed timeline is comparable with similar projects undertaken by the City . Consequently it is staff ' s recommendation that Singer & Hodges be retained to provide landscape architectural services for Alamo Creek Park , Phase II . Exhibit B is the Standard Consultant Services Agreement prepared by the City Attorney that has been adapted for Alamo Creek Park , Phase II . The total cost to the City for design services as well as construction observation is $15 ,900 . Sufficient funds are available in the FY89-90 budget . It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council take the following action : 1 . Retain Singer & Hodges , Inc . for Alamo Creek Park , Phase II Landscape Architectural Services . 2 . Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement . ----------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM NO . ,ry COPIES TO : Phil Singer SINGER & HODGES , INC. SINGER & HODGES, Inc. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 1512 FRANKLIN STREET OAKLAND,CA 94612 (415)891.9669 July 17, 1989 Ms. Diane Lowart Director of Recreation City of Dublin 6500 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, California Dear Diane: Thank you for requesting a bid from us for the preparation of plans and specifi- cations for the Phase II improvements at Alamo Creek Park. We are very interested in continuing work on the Alamo Creek Park project. As indicated in the Request for Proposal , we have included a description of our services. I have also included an updated "Summary of Experience" and a client reference list. We are pleased to have been invited to submit the following proposal and hope that it provides a clear statement. of our qualifications and consulting approach. We look forward to the possibility of .working with you on this Exciting project. -- If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, W.xe- �8 '*�V*I�r Philip Singer SINGER & HODGES, INC. PS/bjs Enclosures ® ss PHILIP SINGER.ASLA RONALD HODGES.ASLA Registration No. 1475 Rcg�Sira',;Cn tip, :3-% Proposal for the Preparation of Construction Documents and Construction Observation for the Phase II Development of Alamo Creek Park I. SERVICES A. Pre-design consultation with City staff. B. Attendance at no more than two public meetings and coordination of work with other interested public and private organizations as requested by the City. C. Preparation of a construction cost estimate to be used as a guideline in preparing construction documents. D. Preparation of construction documents including working drawings and technical specifications setting forth in detail all aspects of design, function, and construction to be used for securing bids for construction of the project, as per the site masterplan, including: 1. Layout Plans - location and configuration of all site elements. 2. Grading Plan - drainage of all surface areas. 3. Lighting Plan - security and other lighting as necessary, including the restroom building. 4. Planting Plans - details and specifications. 5. Irrigation Plans - details and specifications. Details and specifications for stairs, walls, site furniture, bollards, paving, seating, planting, tables, benches, play equipment., and other features necessary for installation per the masterplan. 6. Construction Observation A representative of Singer & Hodges, Inc. shall make eight (8) visits to the site during construction to ascertain if the landscape work is generally proceeding in conformance with the drawings and specifications. On the basis of such on-site obser- vations, as landscape architect, Singer & Hodges, Inc. shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and quality of the work. Additional construction observation requested by the client shall be billed as additional services. II. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AND BILLING PROCEDURE A. The fee for the services indicated in this proposal shall be Item 1) Pre-design, Meetings, Cost Estimates, Preparation of Working Drawings and Specifica- tions for Phase II Park Improvements Including Restroom Building, Assistance to City During Bidding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,800.00 Item 2) Construction Observation. Eight (8) Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100.00 Item 3) Electrical Engineering/Restroom Lighting and Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000.00 Total Items 1-3: $15,900.00 III. PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Time Period Gathering of base data and organizational meeting between City and Client to review project scope, schedule, and masterplan. 1 week Design development and City review, including up to 2 public meetings. 4 weeks Preparation of working drawings and specifications. 9 weeks Assuming the project is awarded to Singer & Hodges, Inc. by August 1, 1989, the construction drawings could be completed and the project put out to bid by November 6. Allowing one month for bidding would put construc- tion in winter, requiring a probable 5-month construction period. The City may elect to hold off construction until early spring (March or April ) when a 3-month construction period would be feasible. IV. PROJECT LEADER AND STAFF Philip R. Singer, Project Leader and Principal of Singer & Hodges, Inc. , is a registered Landscape Architect in California. He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1965. Mr. Singer began his professional career with the nationally recognized firm of John Carl Warnecke, where he served as a designer on a number of campus and planning pro- jects, including work on the University of California campus, the revitalization of the San Francisco downtown area, and Asilomar State Park. From 1966 to 1971, Mr. Singer was an Associate, Project Manager, and Designer with the firm of Ribera and Sue Landscape Architects in Oakland.. While associated with Ribera and Sue, he designed and managed numerous award winning park and recreation projects throughout California and Arizona. He has also been a guest lecturer on topography, grading and park design at the University of California, Berkeley from 1975 through 1982,' and he conducted seminars on park design for the California Park and Recreation Society in 1975 and 1980. Mr. Singer has been the coordinating principal for the majority of park work undertaken by Singer & Hodges, Inc. Philip Singer is a sustaining member of the California Parks and Recreation Society and regularly participates in,their educational seminars and conferences in order to promote the -continued improvement and quality of parks and open spaces in California. In 1983, Philip Singer served as president of the Northern California Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Ronald E. Hodges, Principal of Singer & Hodges, Inc. is a registered Landscape Architect in California. He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1968. Mr. Hodges has an extensive background in hor- ticulture, irrigation, lake and fountain mechanical systems, and native hillside planting requirements. Mr. Hodges personally pre- pares or supervises all the planting and irrigation and pump mechani- cal design for all of the park and public works projects completed by Singer & Hodges, Inc. Mr. Hodges is a recognized expert in horticulture and plant materials; he served as an instructor in this subject for the University of California Berkeley Department of Landscape Architecture, and as a seminar instructor for the California State Board Examination spon- sored by the American Society of Landscape Architects. His creative talents are further displayed in his accomplishments as a sculptor and designer of numerous lakes and water features throughout Northern California. Mr. Hodges previously served as an associate designer and project manager with the firm of Ribera and Sue in Oakland, California. Richard J. Larson is a registered Landscape Architect in California. He received a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Landscape Architecture, from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974. His experience includes project management, design, and execution of construction documents for a wide range of projects in the Bay Area, the nation, and abroad. This work has included parks, business parks, streetscapes, residential developments, and large and small commercial site. His responsibilities include supervision and preparation of design, design development, and construction documents for landscape architectural projects. Mr. Larson has been a guest lecturer in urban design for the University of California, Berkeley. Robert A. M. Fukushima is a registered Landscape Architect in California. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley in 1985. He has experience in project management design, and construc- tion documents. His work includes custom homes, parks, business parks, and commercial and residential developments. He is responsible for project management, development, and production of construction documents. Mr. Fukushima' s experience in park design includes work with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District where he served as a Park Planner. He was involved,in the planning and production of construc- tion documents for numerous new facilities and the rehabilitation of existing facilities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, planting features, and maintenance systems. V. REFERENCES PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECT LIST REFERENCES REDWOOD CITY, CITY OF Mezes Park Mr. Peter Griffiths Spinas Park Director of Parks & Recreation Fleishman Park (415) 780-7250 Stafford Park Canyon Park Hoover School Park Hetch Hetchy Right-of-Way Park Lands Red Morton Community Park Red Morton Tennis Court Improvements Red Morton East Picnic and Play Areas SUNNYVALE, CITY OF Raynor Activity Center & Park Mr. Bob Wilson Morse, San Miguel & Ellis Mini Parks Former Superintendent of Parks Serra Park Renovation & Recreation Adair Senior Center (408) 739-7846 Lakewood Park Renovation Kifer Fair Oaks Improvements Ortega Park Renovation SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CITY• OF Sellick Park Mr. Lyle Norton Brentwood Park Former Director of Parks & Colma Creek Easement Recreation for South San Francisco. Now Director of Parks and Leisure Services for the City of Lancaster. (805) 945-7811 DUBLIN, CITY OF City Parks Masterplan Ms. Diane Lowart East Dougherty Hills Park Director of Recreation Kolb Park (415) 829-4932 PALO ALTO, CITY OF Dr. Edith Eugenie Johnson Park Mr. Paul Thiltgen Director of Parks & Recreation (415) 329-2262 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Lafayette-Moraga Trail Mr. Jerry Kent Assistant Director (415) 531-9300 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECT LIST REFERENCES MORGAN HILL, CITY OF Jackson Park Mr. Donald Schatzel Diana Park Director of Parks & Recreation Paradise Park (408) 779-7271 WALNUT CREEK, CITY OF Heather Farms Sensory Garden Mr. Darrel Mortensen Heather Farm Park Revitalization Director of Recreation Master Plan Update for Larkey Park (415) 943-5858 Larkey Park Picnic Area Arbolado Park PLEASANTON, CITY OF Veterans Plaza Mr. Michael Fulford Kottinger Park City Landscape Architect Del Prado Park (415) 847-8050 SAN JOSE, CITY OF Berryessa Creek Park Mr. Robert Robertson Senior Landscape Architect (408) 277-4373 MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Rogers Easterbrook School Park . Mr. Robert Reasoner School District Superintendent (408) 379-1370 OAKLAND, CITY OF Marston Campbell Park Mr. Clyde Grimes 25th and Grove Mini Park City Architect Tyrone Carley Park (415) 273-3868 East Oakland Regional Sports Center MORAGA, TOWN OF Moraga Common Park Mr. Gary Chase Director of Parks & Recreation (415)376-2520 DALY CITY, CITY OF Bayshore Heights Park Mr. Mohinder Sharma Lincoln Park Director of Parks & Recreation (415) 991-8176 ST. HELENA, CITY OF Linear Open Space Mr. Robert Moeller City Manager (707) 963-2741 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECT LIST REFERENCES PETALUMA, CITY OF Lucchesi Park Mr. Jim Raymond Former Director of Parks and Recreation in Petaluma. Now Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Tracy. (209) 835-7050 ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Warm Springs Dam Mr. Daniel Masdeo Project Engineer at Harris Associates (415) 283-8300 SANTA CRUZ, CITY OF San Lorenzo Park Redesign Mr. Jim Lang Director of Parks & Recreation (408) .429-3777 MARIN, COUNTY OF Cross Marin Trail- Mr. Don Rolph Former Chief Park Planner (707) 528-0804 SAN CARLOS, CITY OF Crestview Park Mr. Parviz Mokhtari 'City Engineer (415) 593-8011 12'MAINTENANCE ROAD/ PEDESTRIAN PATH 1\ V GATE r • PARKING AREA 4 �� �: r 't ° i NATURALIZED (24 P.S) CREEK `.� - ���' �,�._-_:'. _ _ /,-•�4r `�`.. �,4 . F: 'kv y:.. - Low Flow CHANNEL t ) '%1h� `-•'.7 :,) ` ,� r. t ZL�v. {:• GROUP PICNIC ��� `= FAMILY PICNIC REGRADED/ \\J OPEN LAWN AREA REVEGETATED CREEK BANK \ lJ Q•'�.��• �tG %:: j ( !$� CREEK OVERLOOK QA TOT PLAY AREA e', F� �j. o .%'•r �. r CHILDRENg ?EDEBTRIAN P LIGHTMJG : �\V `'� LAYS n• ^//- i ' \\ RECREATION BUILDING / i�^\� •• - '• AND RE3TROOM \ \ \\\�.. �\ r �a ,1H, • / 4 .✓11 r •` ` ''7 �-J FENCE PERIMETER •, �?. �a-�� �- � SCREEN PLANTING '• 1ENNI9 COURTS TOP Of (PO3011M L06;7'60 Q � •� %W\"r\ _ -�_ CREEK BANK E€QESTit1AN BRIOaFy � t• ,.. /' \� East Dougherty Hills Q Park Masterplan City of Dublin • Californian I t •. �.K 0 15 30 60 CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made at Dublin, California, as of July 24, 1989, by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN, a municipal corporation ("City") , and SINGER & HODGES, INC. , ("Consultant") , who agree as follows: 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, consultant shall provide 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; or, 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. 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. Page 1 of 2 5. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and are by this reference incorporated herein. Executed as of the day first above stated. 6. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. This agreement shall be administered by the Public Works Director ("Administrator"). All Correspondence shall be directed to or through the administrator or his designee. Approved as to form: City Attorney CITY OF DUBLIN, a municipal corporation By "Mayor" Attest: City Clerk SINGER & HODGES, INC. By "Consultant" Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES I. SERVICES A. Pre-design consultation with City staff. B. Attendance at no more than two public meetings and coordination of work with other interested public and private organizations as requested by the City. C. Preparation of a construction cost estimate to be used as a guideline in preparing construction documents. D. Preparation of construction documents including working drawings and technical specifications setting forth in detail all aspects of design, function, and construction to be used for securing bids for construction of the project, as per the site masterplan, including: 1. Layout Plans - location and configuration of all site elements. 2. Grading Plan - drainage of all surface areas. 3. Lighting Plan - security and other lighting as necessary, including the restroom building. 4. Planting Plans - details and specifications. 5. Irrigation Plan - details and specifications. Details and specifications for stairs, walls, site furniture, bollards, paving, seating, planting, tables, benches, play equipment, and other features necessary for installation per the masterplan. 6. Construction Observation A representative of Singer & Hodges, Inc. shall make eight (8) visits to the site during construction to ascertain if the landscape work is generally proceeding in conformance with the drawings and specifications. On the basis of such on-site observations, as landscape architect, Singer & Hodges, Inc. shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and quality of the work. Additional construction observation requested by the client shall be billed as additional services. II. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AND BILLING PROCEDURE A. The fee for the services indicated in this proposal shall be: Item 1) Pre-design, Meetings, Cost Estimates, Preparation of Working Drawings and Specifications for Phase II Park Improvements Including Restroom Building, Assistance to City During Bidding. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .$11 ,800.00 Item 2) Construction Observation. Eight (8) Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .$ 2,100.00 Item 3) Electrical Engineering/Rest room Lighting and Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,000.00 Total Items 1-3 $15,900.00 Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT A Page Two III. PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Time Period Gathering of base date and organizational meeting between City and Client to review project scope, schedule and masterplan. 1 Week Design development and City review, including up to 2 public meetings. 4 Weeks Preparation of working drawings and specifications. 9 Weeks Assuming the project is awarded to Singer & Hodges, Inc. by August 1, 1989, the construction drawings could be completed and the project put out to bid by November 6. Allowing one month for bidding would put construction in Winter, requiring a probable 5-month construction period. The City may elect to hold off construction until early Spring (March or April) when a 3-month construction period would be feasible. Page 2 of 2 4 EXHIBIT B City shall pay Consultant the total sum of $15,900.00 for services required pursuant to this Agreement. The above sum is based upon established hourly rates and estimates of time and expenses. If actual time or expense is less than the estimates, the fee shall be reduced accordingly. Consultant shall submit invoices during the term of this Agreement based on the cost for services performed; provided, however, billings shall be not more often than once a month; and provided further, in no event shall City pay consultant a sum exceeding 30% of the total sum due for services pursuant to this Agreement in any one month; and provided further, City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within forty—five (45) days after completion of the services provided that all services due pursuant to this Agreement have been satisfactorily performed. 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 on 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 halted or postponed 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. Page 1 of 1 4 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 no limiting the generality of this exclusion, long—distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities. Page 1 of 1 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 he has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required for Consultant to practice his profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at his 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 his 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, his 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. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability insurance. (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. Page 1 of 4 (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, claim 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 protections 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, officials, employees or volunteers shall be 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. Page 2 of 4 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 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 wiring, 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 his 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. Page 3 of 4 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 him, 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, defend 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 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 he 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. Page 4 of 4