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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 17, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
First Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
for On-Call Building and Safety Services
Prepared by: Gregory Shreeve, Sr., Chief Building Official
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the agreement with West
Coast Code Consultants, Inc. for on-call Building and Safety services to increase the
not-to-exceed amount from $500,000 to $800,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement
with West Coast Code Consultant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
All charges will be in accordance with assigned on-call work and charged to the Division
in accordance with the adopted budget.
DESCRIPTION:
The Building and Safety Division utilizes consultants on an as -needed basis to assist
staff with specific areas of technical expertise and to assist with overf low work. This
includes plan check, inspections and building code compliance activities.
The current agreement with West Coast Code Consultants includes a not to exceed
amount of $500,000 with an expiration date of June 30, 2019 (Attachment 1). Staff is
proposing that the existing agreement for on-call consultant services with West Coast
Code Consultants be amended to increase the limit on compensation paid to the
consultant through the term of the agreement (Attachments 2 and 3). The “not to
exceed” limit on compensation would be increased by $300,000. The new not to
exceed amount would be $800,000. There would be no change in the expiration date of
the agreement.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Consulting Services Agreement for Building and Safety Services between the City of
Dublin and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc., dated July 1, 2016
2. Resolution Approving First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with West
Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
3. Exhibit A to Resolution - Agreement Amendment
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. ( "Consultant ") as of July 1, 2016.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit
A_ at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or
inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
Consultant shall conform to the requirements of the Special Conditions attached as Exhibit C.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first noted
above and shall end on June 30, 2019, the date of completion specified in Exhibit
A, and Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A prior to that
date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as
provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the
services required by this 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 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.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant the hourly sum set
forth in the Payment Schedule contained in Exhibit B, the total sum paid to Consultant shall not
to exceed $ 500,000, 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,
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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. No individual performing work under this Contract
shall bill more than 2,000 hours in a fiscal year unless approved, in writing, by the City
Manager or his /her designee. Invoices shall contain the following information:
Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first
invoice, etc.;
The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
A copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted
showing the following:
o Daily logs of total hours worked by each individual performing
work under this Contract
o Hours must be logged in increments of tenths of an hour or quarter
hours
o If this Contract covers multiple projects, all hours must be logged
by project assignment
o A brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense
A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of
prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the
Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by
Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant
performing services hereunder, as well as a separate notice when the total
number of hours of work by Consultant and any individual employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours, which
shall include an estimate of the time necessary to complete the work
described in Exhibit A;
The Consultant's signature.
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2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices
received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for 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 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this
Agreement within sixty (60) days after completion of the services and submittal to
City of a final invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any
expense or cost 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.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the
maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the
entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of
such an invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not
exceed the amounts shown in the Payment Schedule, attached as Exhibit B:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses, if any, are set forth in Exhibit
B. Expenses not listed in Exhibit B are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable
expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under this
Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of
employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state
taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates
this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant
for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work
satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination.
Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to verify costs
incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform
any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this 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
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perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only
the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
City shall 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 the City. The location, quantity, and time
of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be
obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not
limited to computer, long- distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and
reproduction facilities.
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 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 0104 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
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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
(3 0) 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 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
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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.
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 (3 0) 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.
4.3 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:
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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 ANII.
4.4.2 Verification of coveraue. Prior to beginning any work under this
Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and
with original endorsements effecting coverage required herein. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by
a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies 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
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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6.2 Consultant No Alzent. 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, approvals and training that are legally
required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing,
Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of
this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate,
on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or
mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual
orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor,
bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any
services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant
shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and
requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment,
contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject 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.
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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 ninety (90) 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.
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.
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8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of
the terms of this Agreement, City's remedies shall included, but not be limited to,
the 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, and /or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon
oral or written request of the City. Under California Government Code Section
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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.
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
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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.
Principals and those performing work for City of Dublin may be required to
submit a California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700:
Statement of Economic Interests documenting potential financial conflicts of
interest. For additional information, proposers should refer to the FPPC website at
www.fppe.ca.gov/ii-idex.php?id=500.
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:
Giyan Senaratne, PE, SE, LEED AP, CASp
Principal / CEO
2400 Camino Ramon
Suite 240
San Ramon, CA 94583
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Dublin
Attention: City Manager
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement
between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
CITY OF DUBLIN
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(Chtfis-topher L. Foss
City Manager
Attest:
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Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Jo Bakker, City Attorney
CONSULTANT
/ CEO
PE, SE, LEED AP, CASp
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLAN CHECK SERVICES. Consultant shall enforce
provisions of the City's Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green
Building Standards, Universal Design, Energy and Housing Codes; The City of Dublin's
Zoning Code; and related State and local laws. Consultant shall make such inspections
and investigations as may be required to effect such enforcement and issue permits as /
are required by the City's Ordinances and duly adopted policies. Such enforcement shall
include the duties related to the Building Official, as assigned, as set forth in the Dublin
Municipal Code, and in the performance of such work the Consultant shall do the
following:
a. Plan Review. As directed by the Chief Building Official, review plans prepared
by or on behalf of applicants for compliance with the applicable Federal, State,
and City ordinances and regulations. Consultant shall maintain a close liaison
with City Planning Division Staff in order to insure that appropriate requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance are incorporated within the plans submitted.
Consultant will strive to complete the first plan check submitted within ten (10)
business days of notification of assignment of review by the City. The goal
agreed to by Consultant will be to complete 95% of all complete submittal within
the 10 day period. City recognizes that on large scale projects this may not be
possible and Consultant will strive for a plan review period that does not exceed
fifteen (15) days on large -scale projects. The Consultant SHALL notify the Chief
Building Official if the first plan check will not be completed within 10 business
days.
Consultant will strive to complete the second or subsequent plan check submitted
within five (5) business days of notification of assignment of review by the City.
The goal agreed to by Consultant will be to complete 95% of all complete
submittal within the 5 day period. City recognizes that on large scale projects this
may not be possible and Consultant will strive for a plan review period that does
not exceed ten (10) days on large -scale projects. The Consultant SHALL notify
the Chief Building Official if the first plan check will not be completed within 5
business days.
b. Building Inspection. Provide building inspection services during the course of
construction of facilities to enforce compliance with the provisions of applicable
laws including City Ordinances and regulations set forth on the plans for which
the permit is issued. In the performance of such duties, Consultant shall provide
prompt inspections for each project at the completion of various stages of
construction to determine compliance. Consultant shall provide City Manager
and / or designee with relevant background information on all assigned inspection
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personnel prior to assignment under this agreement. Consultant shall assign
competent personnel whose background, experience, applicable certifications, and
demeanor demonstrate an ability to conduct inspections of the type required under
this Agreement, in accordance with City standards. City Manager and / or
designee shall determine acceptability of assigned inspection personnel.
Consultant shall promptly identify alternate personnel in the event of a request by
the City Manager and / or designee.
In the event that Consultant request a change in the assigned inspection personnel,
Consultant shall bear the full cost of any training required to familiarize the
assigned personnel with the current status of projects in the City. At the
minimum, this shall include a one -week overlap with both inspectors. In the
event that an assigned inspector is absent for a period of greater than three
concurrent workdays, the Consultant will provide a qualified temporary
replacement that is approved by the City.
c. .`Housing Code Enforcement. Under the direction of the Chief Building Official,
Consultant shall enforce the City's Housing Code by investigation of complaints
regarding substandard housing conditions and when necessary, prepare cases for
citation hearings, criminal proceedings in municipal court, and / or civil
abatement proceedings.
d. Presentations of Code Updates. In the event that the State of California adopts
revisions to any of the adopted codes during the term of this Agreement,
Consultant shall assist the Chief Building Official in preparing the staff report and
necessary ordinances in advance of the State mandatory implementation date.
e. Other Duties. Consultant shall perform other related activities as requested by the
City, including Building Official services. Fees for such services shall be
negotiated on an as- needed basis as approved by the City Manager or his /her
designee.
2. REPORTING / PUBLIC INFORMATION. Consultant shall be responsible for
coordination of monthly and annual reports summarizing activities undertaken pursuant
to this Agreement. Reports shall be in a format as mutually agreed by the City Manager
and /or designee. As required, Consultant may prepare staff reports for City Council,
including but not limited to review and adoption of related code updates. Consultant
shall also assist with the preparation of informational brochures designed to assist the
public with Building and Safety process.
3. COLLECTION OF FEES. All fees collected from permit applicants in connection with
the carrying out of the functions set forth in this Agreement shall be collected by the City.
If required, Consultant shall submit as appropriate, information and recommendations on
proposed City adjustments to the adopted fee schedules.
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4. LIMITATIONS (AVODANCE OF CONFLICTS). During the term of this Agreement,
Consultant shall not provide services to any client for a project that requires and approval
from the City.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered in accordance with the hourly rates stated
in section B. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once per month,
based upon the work completed. At the sole discretion of the City, other payment
schedules may be considered. Invoices shall include an accounting of all hours by
classification and task. Invoices shall include the purchase order number, amount of
purchase order, amount of purchase order remaining, and total hours of augmentation
personnel assigned to the City covered by purchase order. The format documentation
included on the invoice shall be subject to approval by the City Manager and / or
designee.
B. HOURLY RATES:
The following rates include all reimbursable or indirect costs, including but not limited to
business cards, all required code books and references, a vehicle and mobile field device
(smart phone or laptop) compatible with the City's permitting system.
Supervising Building Inspector $110
(Includes oversight of Contract
Inspectors, monitoring of Inspections
demand and a knowledge / certification
in commercial /multi- family and single
family building systems. May include
plan checking assignments)
2. Building Inspector lIl $95
(Includes knowledge / certification in
commercial /multi - family and single
family building systems including
structural, mechanical, plumbing, and
electrical systems. May include plan
checking of non- structural plans.)
Building Inspector II $85
(Includes knowledge / certification in
residential building systems including
structural, mechanical, plumbing, and
electrical systems. May include plan
checking of non - structural plans.)
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4. Building Inspector I $80
(Includes inspections of residential
buildings)
5. Building Inspector Trainee $70
(Includes training or entry level
inspections of residential buildings)
6. Plan Review (on or off site) $120
(Includes accessibility plan review
meeting State standards)
7. Certified Access Specialist — $5
Augmentation Inspector
(An hourly surcharge is permitted for
each Building Inspector rate listed in this
Exhibit that holds an active CASp
certification)
8. Overtime rate 150% of Above Hourly Rate
(When pre- approved in writing from
Contract Administrator or designee)
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following provisions are hereby incorporated in the Agreement by and between COMPANY
(Consultant) and City of Dublin (City):
ASSIGNED PERSONNEL / SUB CONTRACTORS.
The following terms and conditions are hereby agreed to by Consultant prior to the assignment
of personnel or use by Consultant of subcontractors.
a. Submittal to City Manager, The name, background and experience of any and every
firm or individual to which any work outlined in this Agreement is to be performed
must be submitted to the City Manager and / or designee for prior approval.
b. Consultant Liable for Work of Subcontractors. Approval by the City Manager of a
subcontractor shall not relieve Consultant of any liability for the work to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement, nor shall such approval infer any contractual
relationship between City and any subcontractor.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE.
The following terms and conditions are hereby agreed to by Consultant in the event of a local or
regional emergency:
a. Report into the City of Dublin Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.). Contract
personnel assigned to the City will make a reasonable effort to report to the City of
Dublin E.O.C. as soon as possible following a local or regional emergency.
b. Consultant shall provide emergency preparedness training. All contract personnel
assigned to the City shall maintain at all times appropriate emergency training and
certification, such as ATC -20 Damage Assessment Training and Certification.
c. The Consultant shall make contract personnel and Consultant resources available for
emergency response at the same hourly rates and conditions specified in this contract.
d. The Consultant acknowledges that emergency response work may require variations
in the work hours and assignments.
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RESOLUTION NO. XX- 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.
WHEREAS, Staff prepared and initiated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
on-call building and safety services; and
WHEREAS, Staff reviewed and selected the most qualified firms to provide
certain plan check, inspections and building code compliance activit y services on an as-
needed basis; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2016, the City of Dublin and West Coast Code
Consultants, Inc. entered into a Consulting Services Agreement for Building and Safety
Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the compensation for the Agreement was approved at the sum not
to exceed five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars; and
WHEREAS, Staff is seeking to amend Agreement to increase the not-to-exceed
compensation amount of the Agreement to eight hundred thousand ($800,000) dollars;
and
WHEREAS, total compensation for the services provided under the Agreement is
subject to budgetary approval by the City Council for the term of each Agreement .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin does hereby approve the First Amendment to the Consulting Services
Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. as attached hereto as Exhibit A;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the
Amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of April, 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
City Clerk
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2016, the City of Dublin (hereinafter referred to as
"City") and West Coast Code Consultants, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant")
entered into a Consulting Services Agreement for Building and Safety Services
(hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the compensation for the Agreement was approved at a sum
not to exceed five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars and is set to expire on June 30,
2019; and
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant now wish to amend the Agreement to
increase the limit on the total compensation payable to the Consultant under the
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows:
1) Section 2. Compensation, shall be rescinded in its entirely and replaced with the
following:
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant the
hourly sum set forth in the Payment Schedule contained in Exhibit B, the total
sum paid to Consultant shall not to exceed $800,000, 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, 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.
2) 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.
3) The individuals executing this First Amendment and the instruments referenced
in it on behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal
power, right and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions of
this First Amendment.
4) Except to the extent inconsistent with this First Amendment, the Parties ratify and
confirm all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be
executed as of the date written below.
CITY OF DUBLIN
Dated: ___________________ By: __________________________
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANT, INC.
Dated: By: _____________________________
Giyan Senaratne, PE, SE, LEED AP, CASp
Principal / CEO
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