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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: July 18, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Van Sickle & Rolleri
LLC
Prepared by: Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider amending the Consulting Services Agreement with Van
Sickle & Rolleri LLC for the design, fabrication and installation of the Dublin Camp Parks
Military History Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
with Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed agreement amendment increases compensation to Van Sickle & Rolleri
LLC by $7,742.02 for their procurement of additional signage and additional time spent
on the project. This is a General Fund expense and can be absorbed in the current
Operating Budget for Parks and Community Services.
DESCRIPTION:
On February 16, 2016, the City Council passed Resolution No. 21-16 approving a
Consulting Services Agreement with Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC for the Dublin Camp
Parks Military History Center Exhibit Design, Build and Installation, and approved a
budget change authorizing payment of $300,000 from the General Fund.
The Consulting Services Agreement had an original expiration date of December 31,
2016, and called for museum exhibits to be installed by November 1, 2016. However,
there were certain delays that added to the timeframe necessary to construct the
improvements which resulted in additional expenses and time on the Van Sickle &
Rolleri LLC contract.
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Additionally, in April, Staff requested to have Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC design and
fabricate an exterior sign after learning that PRFTA wa s unable to create a sign for the
facility. The sign, which was outside of the scope of the original agreement, cost
$3,884.60 for design, fabrication and labor. The cost is included in this Amendment.
Staff is requesting that City Council extend the Consulting Services Agreement term of
service, scope and compensation for work already performed in good faith.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Van
Sickle & Rolleri LLC
2. Exhibit A to the Resolution - Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with
Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC
3. Original Agreement with Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC
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RESOLUTION NO. – 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VAN SICKLE & ROLLERI LLC
FOR DUBLIN CAMP PARKS MILITARY HISTORY CENTER
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2016, the City of Dublin (“CITY”) and Van Sickle & Rolleri
LLC (“Consultant”) entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for interpretive
planning, design, fabrication and installation of exhibits at Dublin Camp Parks Military History
Center; and
WHEREAS, completion of Museum Design and Installation was originally scheduled for
completion on November 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, various delays extended the original schedule and resulted in additional
expenses to Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC; and
WHEREAS, Van Sickle & Rolleri completed out of scope work in good faith at the City’s
request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
approve the Amendment to the Agreement with Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July 2017.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
City Clerk
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
VAN SICKLE & ROLLERI LLC
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2016, the City of Dublin (“CITY”) and Van Sickle & Rolleri
LLC (“Consultant”) entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for interpretive
planning, design, fabrication and installation of exhibits at Dublin Camp Parks Military History
Center; and
WHEREAS, completion of Museum Design and Installation was originally scheduled for
completion on November 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, installation was dependent upon a third party, Parks Reserve Forces
Training Area, completing tenant improvements to the facility in September 2016; and
WHEREAS, Parks Reserve Forces Training Area was delayed approximately six months
in completing tenant improvements; and
WHEREAS, both parties now desire to amend the Term of Service to reflect the delay.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows:
1. Section 1.1 Term of Services shall be rescinded in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on July 30, 2017, 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 Agreement shall
not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement, as provided for in Section
2. Section 2 Compensation shall be rescinded in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to
exceed $307,742.02, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in
Consultant’s proposal, for services to be performed and 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 prevail. 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. Except as
specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate serv ices
performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation 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 contributions 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.
3. The following language shall be added to Exhibit A, Scope of Services:
In addition to design, fabrication and installation of Museum Exhibits, Consultant
shall design, fabricate and install weather resistant exterior signage to
promote the exhibit and complement existing Camp Parks’ signage.
4. Except to the extent inconsistent with this First Amendment, City and Consultant ratify
and confirm all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
5. All requisite insurance policies to be maintained by the Consultant pursuant to the
Agreement, as may have been amended from time to time, shall include coverage for
the amended term, as described above.
CITY OF DUBLIN CONSULTANT
______________________________ ______________________________
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager Dennis Van Sickle, Principal
Attest:
______________________________
Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
______________________________
John Bakker, City Attorney
2813270.1
2823077.1
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
VAN SICKLE& ROLLER!, LLC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin ("City") and
Van Sickle& Rolleri, LLC. ("Consultant") as of February 16, 2016.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City interpretive planning, design, fabrication and installation of interpretive exhibits at the
Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center (the "Museum Exhibits") more specifically described in the
Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the
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 date first noted above
and shall end on December 31, 2016 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 Agreement 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 reassignment 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 will commence Museum Exhibit design within seven (7) days following
the approval of this Consulting Agreement and shall complete all Museum Exhibit design
and installation by November 1, 2016. Consultant shall devote such time to 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.
1.5 Acceptance of Work and Ownership. Upon notice of completion of design and
installation of Museum Exhibits, delivery of As-Built Drawings, Functional Practical
Lighting, Final Drawing Package, Final Graphic Specifications, Final Sample Board,
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Maintenance Manual and completion of docent training, the City shall examine the
Museum Exhibits without delay. The Museum Exhibits shall be durable, taking into
consideration that the installation site is an unmonitored public space. If the Museum
Exhibits are found to be in accordance with said plans and specifications and this
Agreement, City shall recommend acceptance of the work to the City Council, and, upon
such acceptance, shall notify the Commander of Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training
Area—United States Army of such acceptance. City shall only accept the Improvements at
100% completion. After work is formally accepted by the City, the City shall own the
Museum Exhibits, and assumes responsibility for their maintenance as set forth in Section
1.9.
The City intends to display the Museum Exhibits as originally created by Consultant in and
to maintain the Museum Exhibits in good condition. City, however, shall preserve complete
flexibility to operate and manage City property in the public's interest. Therefore, City
retains the absolute right to alter the Museum Exhibits in City's sole judgment. For
example, City may alter the Museum Exhibits to eliminate hazard, to comply with the ADA,
to otherwise aid City in the management of its property and affairs, or through neglect or
accident. If, during or after the term of this Agreement, City finds the Site to be
inappropriate, City has the right to install the Museum Exhibits at an alternate location that
City chooses in its sole discretion.
1.6 Inspection of Work. The Consultant shall guarantee free access to City for the safe and
convenient inspection of the work throughout its fabrication and installation. Consultant
shall submit any plan changes before and during design installation to the City Manager's
designated representative for approval.
1.7 Warranties. The Consultant shall guarantee his/her work to be free from faults of material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after installation and final acceptance by the
City. The Consultant shall deliver the Museum Exhibits to the City free and clear of any
liens from any source whatsoever. The foregoing guarantees shall apply only to the work
that is entirely that of the Consultants or persons responsible to the Consultant, as
installed, and shall not apply to materials or workmanship of projects in which the Work of
the Consultant is integrated or combined, or to materials purchased, acquired, or installed
by a person or entity not responsible to the Consultant. Consultant represents and
warrants that the Work will not pose a danger to public health or safety in view of the
possibility of misuse, if such misuse is in a manner that was reasonably foreseeable at any
time during the term of this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that
occasional or minimal cleaning and repair of the Museum Exhibits and any associated
working parts and/or equipment will maintain the Work within an acceptable standard of
public display; foreseeable exposure to general wear and tear will cause the Museum
Exhibits to experience only minor repairable damages and will not cause the Museum
Exhibits to fall below an acceptable standard of public display. With general routine
cleaning and repair, and within the context of foreseeable exposure to general wear and
tear, the Work will not experience irreparable conditions that do not fall within an
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acceptable standard of public display. To the extent the Museum Exhibits incorporates
products covered by a manufacturer's warranty, Consultant shall provide copies of such
warranties to City.
1.8 Design Defect. If, in the opinion of the City, a design defect in the work of Museum
Exhibits becomes apparent during the course of work, or within one (1) year following
acceptance by the City of the Museum Exhibits, and the design defect, in the opinion of the
City, may substantially impair the public health and safety, Consultant shall, upon written
notice by the City, correct said design defect at his sole cost and expense
1.9 Maintenance of Museum Exhibits. Unless specifically provided in this Agreement, City
will assume responsibility for maintenance of the Museum Exhibits. Prior to acceptance of
the work, Consultant shall provide City with a General Maintenance Plan for the Museum
Exhibits, with a detailed description of future anticipated maintenance requirements; a
recommended maintenance schedule; anticipated and required care and/or
replacement/upgrade of any part of the Museum Exhibits and associated moving parts or
equipment including any staff time involved in displaying or operating artwork and the
frequency of such staff involvement; and written instructions and manufacturer's
specifications for reasonably foreseeable maintenance and preservation activities relating
to the Museum Exhibits. Consultant shall ensure that all maintenance requirements will be
reasonable in terms of time and expense.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed
300,000.00, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for
services to be performed and 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 prevail. 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. 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 compensation 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 contributions 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.
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 prior to the invoice date.
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2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received as set
forth in the compensation scheduled attached hereto as Exhibit B, for services
satisfactorily performed, and authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30
days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay
Consultant.
2.3 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 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.
2.4 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified below, and shall not
exceed ($20,000.00). Expenses not listed below are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable
expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement
that shall not be exceeded. The only reimbursable expenses for this agreement are:
airfare, ground transportation and lodging, related to site meetings called by the City.
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 Agreement 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 services
required by this Agreement. 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.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before 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
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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.
It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in
excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to City
as an additional insured. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum
coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of
coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. The
additional insured coverage under the Consultant's policy shall be "primary and non-contributory" and will
not seek contribution from City's insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04
12. In the event Consultant fails to maintain coverage as required by this Agreement, City at its sole
discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by Consultant. Failure to exercise
this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later. Each insurance policy shall include an
endorsement providing that it shall not be cancelled, changed, or allowed to lapse without at least thirty(30)
days' prior written notice to City of such cancellation, change, or lapse.
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 employed 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 alternative,
Consultant 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 from 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
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.
4.2 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 Commercial 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
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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
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from
activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and non-
owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services 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 1 ("any auto").
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, including 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, employees 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.
d. 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 volunteers.
e. 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 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.
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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 this Agreement in an amount not less
than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) covering the licensed professionals' errors
and omissions.
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, return 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
written on a claims-made form:
a. 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 shall 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 coverage. 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
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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 and
endorsements. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to
exercise later.
4.4.3 Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to include with all subcontractors in their
subcontract the same requirements and provisions of this Agreement including the
Indemnification and Insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope
of the Subcontractor's work. Subcontractors hired by Consultant agree to be
bound to Consultant and the City in the same manner and to the same extent as
Consultant is bound to the City under the Contract Documents. Subcontractor
further agrees to include these same provisions with any Sub-subcontractor. A
copy of the Owner Contract Document Indemnity and Insurance provisions will be
furnished to the Subcontractor upon request. The General Contractor shall require
all subcontractors to provide a valid certificate of insurance and the required
endorsements included in the agreement prior to commencement of any work and
will provide proof of compliance to the City.
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. All self-insured retentions (SIR)
and/or deductibles must be disclosed to the City for approval and shall not reduce
the limits of liability. Policies containing any self-insured retention provision and/or
deductibles shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR and/or
deductibles may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
4.4.6 Excess Insurance. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be
satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any
umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision
that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the
benefit of City (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before City's own
insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect City as a named
insured.
4.4.7 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by
this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner,
Consultant shall provide written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possible
opportunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the
change in coverage.
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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 alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
Consultant's 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 withhold any payment,
until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. To the maximum
extent allowed by law, Consultant shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the City, and City
Councilmembers, officers, agents and employees against any and all suits, claims or actions arising out of
any injury to persons or property, including death, that may occur, or that may be alleged to have occurred,
in the course of the performance of this Agreement by a negligent act or omission or wrongful misconduct
of the Consultant or its employees, subcontractors or agents. Consultant further agrees to defend any and
all such actions, suits or claims and pay all charges of attorneys and all other costs and expenses arising
therefrom or incurred in connection therewith; and if any judgment be rendered against the City or any of
the other individuals enumerated above in any such action, Consultant shall, at its expense, satisfy and
discharge the same. Consultant's responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations shall survive
the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law. The defense and
indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be
limited by,the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services
under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions
for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the
payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of
City.
Consultant/Subcontractor's responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations shall survive the
termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 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
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right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services 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, Consultant
and any of its employees, agents, 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 California 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 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
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 Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by
fiscal assistance from another governmental 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 and warrants 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 Agreement 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
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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 of 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,
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 Assignment 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 prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
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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 include, but not be limited to,the following:
8.6.1 Immediately 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
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that
City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had
completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications,
records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that
Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters
covered hereunder 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
final 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
parties.
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 City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, 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 Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
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and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City. Under California Government 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 Attorneys' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for
declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which
that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a
separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 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 Alameda or in the United States District Court for
the Northern District of California.
10.3 Severability. 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.
10.4 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.
10.5 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.
10.6 Use of Recycled 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.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, 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 term is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
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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 California Government Code Sections 1090 et 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 violation of
Government 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 Government Code § 1090 and, if
applicable,will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
10.8 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.
10.9 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.
10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Dennis E.Van Sickle, Principal
Van Sickle&Rolleri LLC.
29 Western Avenue, Suite 1
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207)204-0584
dvansickle @vsrltd.com
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Drive
Dublin, CA 94568
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10.11 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 professional
responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the
following example.
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
report/design responsibility.
10.12 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A and the compensation schedule attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit B, represents the entire and integrated agreement between
City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements,
either written or oral.
CITY e DUBLIN CONSULTANT
it
ristopher L. Foss, Dennis E.Van Sickle
City Manager Principal
Van Sickle & Rolleri, LLC.
Attest:
Caroline P. Soto,
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Johnlakker,
City Attorney
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