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DATE:
TO:
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2015
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
CITY CLERK
File #600 -30
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Approval of Consultant Agreements for On -Call Landscape Architectural Services
Prepared by Meghan Tiernan, Facilities Development Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving consulting services agreements for on -call landscape
architectural services. The term of the agreements shall begin November 18, 2015 and shall
end June 30, 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Under the Agreements, the selected firms will provide landscape architectural services to the
City based on adopted compensations rates. Services will be funded by a specific Capital
Improvement Program or the Engineering Operating Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution Approving Consulting Services
Agreements with BFS Landscape Architects, Environmental Foresight, Inc., Gates + Associates,
PGAdesign, Inc., RRM Design Group, and Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC for on -call landscape
architectural services.
ubmitte` By
Public Works Director
DESCRIPTION:
'\ Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
Staff prepared and initiated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on -call landscape
architectural services to landscape architectural firms who provide consulting services to
agencies in the Bay Area, including several currently working for the City of Dublin. The RFQ
specified the selection process would be made based on quality and completeness of the
proposal and the firm's experience with engagements of similar scope and complexity.
The RFQ was made available via the City's website, and was also sent directly to 42 landscape
architectural firms. Staff received a total of 32 proposals by the deadline (Attachment 2). During
the selection process, Staff took into consideration the completeness and quality of the
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proposal, the proposer's experience with engagements of similar scope and complexity. Eight
firms were short- listed for interviews and six of those were selected to provide on -call landscape
architectural services.
Staff conducting the RFQ evaluations made their final selections based on experience and
expertise that each firm can provide to the City regarding the type of landscape architectural
services needed, such as conceptual design development, community outreach, construction
documents, construction administration, master planning, project management assistance, and
future project specific needs. The terms of the Agreements will be effective for a three -year
period, beginning November 18, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2018.
The City's Purchasing Ordinance allows selection of consultants to be based on considerations
other than price. Section 2.36.100.A.2 specifically states that "With respect to contracts for
procurement of professional services from private architectural, landscape architectural,
engineering, environmental, land surveying, or construction project management firms, the
Purchasing Agent shall establish administrative procedures to assure that such services are
engaged on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the types of services
to be performed and at a fair and reasonable prices in compliance with Government Code
Sections 4526 or its successor."
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of the staff report has been provided to each of the selected firms.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Approving Consulting Services Agreements with BFS
Landscape Architects; Environmental Foresight, Inc.; Gates +
Associates; PGAdesign, Inc.; RRM Design Group; and Wallace
Roberts & Todd, LLC, for On -Call Landscape Architectural Services
2. List of Proposals Received
3. Exhibit A of Resolution — Agreement with BFS Landscape Architects
4. Exhibit B of Resolution — Agreement with Environmental Foresight,
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5. Exhibit C of Resolution — Agreement with Gates + Associates
6. Exhibit D of Resolution — Agreement with PGAdesign, Inc.
7. Exhibit E of Resolution — Agreement with RRM Design Group
8. Exhibit F of Resolution — Agreement with Wallace Roberts & Todd,
LLC
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RESOLUTION NO. XX - 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH BFS LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS; ENVIRONMENTAL FORESIGHT, INC.; GATES + ASSOCIATES; PGA
DESIGN, INC; RRM DESIGN GROUP; AND WALLACE ROBERTS & TODD, LLC
FOR ON -CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, Staff prepared and initiated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on -call
landscape architectural services; and
WHEREAS, Staff reviewed and selected the most qualified firms to provide certain
landscape architectural services on an as- needed basis; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to enter into Consulting Services Agreements with BFS
Landscape Architects; Environmental Foresight, Inc.; Gates + Associates; PGAdesign, Inc.; RRM
Design Group; and Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC who have all demonstrated the professional
qualifications and ability to perform the on -call services required; and
WHEREAS, under said agreement the consultant will be compensated for work at the
hourly rates specified in the agreement through June 30, 2018, and for an amount not to exceed a
total amount authorized on a task -by -task basis prior to the commencement of work: and
WHEREAS, the agreement allows with BFS Landscape Architects; Environmental
Foresight, Inc.; Gates + Associates; PGAdesign, Inc.; RRM Design Group; and Wallace Roberts &
Todd, LLC to request an adjustment of rates for the 2016 -2017, 2017 -2018, and 2018 -2019 fiscal
years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
does hereby approve the Consulting Services Agreements with BFS Landscape Architects;
Environmental Foresight, Inc.; Gates + Associates; PGAdesign, Inc.; RRM Design Group;
and Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC, for landscape architectural services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the
Agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" through Exhibit "F ".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2015, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTACHMENT 1
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
On- Call Landscape Architectural Services 2015
Proposals Received
Date
Company
St Address
City
Zip
Contact
1
9/28/15
Glandon Landscape Architecture
981 Las Tunas Street
Morro Bay
93441
Gary Glandon
2
9/28/15
Siegfried Engineers
111 North Market Drive, Suite 300
San Jose
95113
Paul Schneider
3
9/29/15
Haygood & Associates
1496 -B Solano Avenue
Albany
94706
Leah Haygood
4
9/29/15
Robert La Rocca Associates
2434 Union Street
San Francisco
94123
Robert La Rocca
5
9/29/15
Tanaka Design Group
360 Langton Street, Suite 102
San Francisco
94103
Robert Tanaka
6
9/30/15
Callander Associates
311 Seventh Avenue
San Mateo
94401
Brian Fletcher
7
9/30/15
David Volz Design
111 N. Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose
95113
David Volz
8
9/30/15
Keller Mitchell & Company
302 Fourth Street
Oakland
94607
Jacque Keller
9
9/30/15
Verde Design
2455 The Alameda, Suite 200
Santa Clara
95050
Derek McKee
10
9/30/15
GSM
1700 Soscol Avenue, Suite 23
Napa
94559
Gretchen Stranzl McCann
11
9/30/15
Placeworks
1625 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 300
Berkeley
94709
Steve Noack
12
9/30/15
RRM Design Group
123 Estudillo Avenue, Suite 200
San Leandro
94577
Jeff Ferber
13
9/30/15
The HLA Group
2600 Capitol Avenue, Suite 120
Sacramento
95816
Greg Hauser
14
9/30/15
HMH
1570 Oakland Road
San Jose
95131
William Sowa
15
9/30/15
Nuvis
2430 Camino Ramon, #365
San Ramon
94583
Robert Stone
16
9/30/15
SSA
303 Potrero Street, Suite 40 -C
Santa Cruz
95060
Steve Southerland
17
9/30/15
BFS
425 Pacific Street, Suite 201
Monterey
93940
Mike Bellinger
18
9/30/15
PGA Design
444 17th Street
Oakland
94612
Karen Krolewski
19
9/30/15
Stantec
1383 N McDowell Blvd, Suite 205
Petaluma
94954
Maisha Ruth
20
9/30/15
RJM
9921 Horn Road, Suite B1
Sacramento
95827
John Courtney
21
9/30/15
Dillingham Associates
2927 Newbury Street
Berkeley
94703
Reed Dillingham
22
9/30/15
WRT
444 Townsend Street, Suite 4
San Francisco
94107
John Gibbs
23
9/30/15
Harris Design
755 Folger Avenue
Berkeley
94710
Bill Harris
24
9/30/15
O'Dell Engineering
1165 Scenic Drive
Modesto
95350
Randall O'Dell
25
9/30/15
RHAA
225 Miller Avenue
Mill Valley
94941
Barbara Lundburg
26
9/30/15
Firma Design Group
1425 N. McDowell Blvd, Suite 130
Petaluma
94954
Mike Cook
27
9/30/15
SWA
301 Battery Street, 2nd Mezzanine
San Francisco
94111
Rene Bihan
28
9/30/15
Bruce Jett Associates
2 Theatre Square, Suite 218
Orinda
94563
Bruce Jett
29
9/30/15
Environmental Foresight
1700 N. Broadway, Suite 401
Walnut Creek
94596
Scott Feuer
30
9/30/15
Gates & Associates
2671 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon
94583
Linda Gates
31
9/30/15
Carducci Associates
555 Beach Street, Fourth Floor
San Francisco
94133
Bill Fee
32
9/30/15
1 David Babcock & Associates
13581 Mount Diablo Blvd., Suite 235
Lafayette
94549
David Babcock
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
BFS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and BFS Landscape Architects ( "Consultant ") as of November 18, 2015.
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.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on June 30, 2018, 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 for services in Exhibit
A in accordance with the hourly rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 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.
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
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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. 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 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;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable
time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the
person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief
description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• 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.
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.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall
not exceed the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in the
Consultant's Proposal. 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.
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.
2.10 Rate Adjustments. Consultant will be entitled to an annual rate adjustment
upon each annual anniversary for this Agreement, the amount of said increase to
be approved by the City. The base for computing the adjustment shall be the
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners for the San Francisco - Oakland
Bay Area published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Index) which is published for the year ending in December. If the Index has
increased over the Index for the prior year, the rates for the following year shall
be established by multiplying the rates for the current year by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the Renewal Index and the denominator of which is the
Index for the preceding year. In no case shall the adjusted rates be less than the
initial rates set forth in Exhibit B. A sample calculation is set forth below. The
Public Works Director shall calculate the adjusted rate on each anniversary date
of this agreement and shall provide notice to Consultant of such new rates.
SAMPLE CALCULATION: (Using 1% Index increase as an example)
HOURLY RATE CHARGE $150.00 /hr
INDEX INCREASE (Assuming 1 %) 150 x.01 = 1.50 1.50 /hr
$151.50/hr
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. 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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Agreement. Consultant
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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 thirty (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 Subcontractinq. 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
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.
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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 of 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 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
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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:
Mike Bellinger
BFS Landscape Architects
425 Pacific Street, Suite 201
Monterey, CA 93940
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
City Of Dublin Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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 including 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 OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
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BFS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Mike Bellinger
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Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape Design Services
1. Prepare site, landscape and irrigation plans;
2. Provide topographic site surveys for design purposes;
3. Provide property line survey to confirm existing boundaries;
4. Coordinate with Local Services to determine surface and underground utilities including
identification /resolution of potential conflicts;
5. Prepare Storm Water Management Plans and include temporary and permanent BMP's
to meet NPDES storm water quality requirements;
6. Review geo- technical and engineering reports;
7. Conduct community outreach and build consensus for final concept design;
8. Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, details, quantity calculations
and accurate estimates of costs.
9. Assist in bidding and award phase;
10. Provide construction administration services.
Project Management Assistance
In addition, the City may decide to retain on -call services as necessary to assist with project
management. It is not anticipated that all Consultants will have staff available to provide these
additional services, however the City would like any firm that has this capability to identify staff
members that may be able to perform the following duties:
1. Assist the City in managing small to medium -sized capital projects including the
preparation of staff reports, project planning and coordination with other agencies and
utilities.
2. Assist the City in managing consultant work including signing, landscaping, utility
undergrounding, irrigation and lighting.
3. Assist the City in managing the construction of small to medium -sized projects including
advertisement of projects, response to request for information, review of bids, award of
contract, project accounting, and closeout.
4. Perform Utility Research and coordination with Utility companies.
5. Perform Base Mapping of capital projects.
6. Prepare baseline project design schedule using critical path method and update
schedule as necessary.
7. Prepare application for and assist the City obtain the necessary permits and approvals
from appropriate agencies.
8. Perform or manage sub - consultants in the preparation of geotechnical services required
on the project including pavement structural section and other required soil
characteristics for design of structures.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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Principal
$200
Senior Principal Engineer or Geologist
$230
Associate Principal
$180
Principal Engineer or Geologist
$210
Associate
$170
Senior Risk Assessor
$195
Landscape Architect
$140
Senior Project Engineer or Geologist
$189
Designer
$120
Principal Construction Services
$168
Assistant Designer
$95
Project Engineer or Geologist
$158
Design /Graphics Intern
$40
Senior Staff Engineer or Geologist
$136
Word Processor /Clerical
$75
Senior Supervisory Technician
$136
Staff Engineer or Geologist
$126
Dispatcher /Supervisory Technician
$120
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Technical Illustrator /CAD Operator
$100
Principal
$216
Engineering Technician II
$99
Project Manager
$180
Engineering Technician 1
$89
Professional Engineer
$170
Administrative Assistant
$80
Senior Engineer
$154
Senior Designer
$138
Assistant Engineer
$128
Construction Manager
$178
Resident Engineer
$160
Senior PW Inspector
$138
PW Inspector
$118
Professional Land Surveyor
$178
Survey Coordinator
$158
Survey Technician
$120
Flag Person
$84
2 -Man Field Survey Crew
$264
3 -Man Field Survey Crew
$326
1 -Man Field Survey Crew
$190
Legal /Expert Witness
$300
Clerical
$60
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$115.00
Project Manager
$105.00
Designer
$100.00
CADD Operator
$80.00
Clerical
$60.00
Consultation
$105.00
Site Observation
$100.00
Water Audits $100.00
(typically. 75 hours per valve)
CITY OF DUBLIN ON -CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE RFQ I SECTION 3: COMPENSATION RATES
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL FORESIGHT, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and Environmental Foresight, Inc. ( "Consultant ") as of November 18, 2015.
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.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on June 30, 2018, 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 for services in Exhibit
A in accordance with the hourly rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 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.
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
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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. 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 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;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable
time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the
person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief
description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• 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.
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.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall
not exceed the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in the
Consultant's Proposal. 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.
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.
2.10 Rate Adjustments. Consultant will be entitled to an annual rate adjustment
upon each annual anniversary for this Agreement, the amount of said increase to
be approved by the City. The base for computing the adjustment shall be the
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners for the San Francisco - Oakland
Bay Area published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Index) which is published for the year ending in December. If the Index has
increased over the Index for the prior year, the rates for the following year shall
be established by multiplying the rates for the current year by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the Renewal Index and the denominator of which is the
Index for the preceding year. In no case shall the adjusted rates be less than the
initial rates set forth in Exhibit B. A sample calculation is set forth below. The
Public Works Director shall calculate the adjusted rate on each anniversary date
of this agreement and shall provide notice to Consultant of such new rates.
SAMPLE CALCULATION: (Using 1% Index increase as an example)
HOURLY RATE CHARGE $150.00 /hr
INDEX INCREASE (Assuming 1 %) 150 x.01 = 1.50 1.50 /hr
$151.50/hr
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. 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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Agreement. Consultant
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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 thirty (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 Subcontractinq. 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
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.
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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 of 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 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
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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:
Scott E. Feuer, Senior Principal
Environmental Foresight, Inc.
1700 N. Broadway, Suite 401
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
City Of Dublin Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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 including 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 OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
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ENVIRONMENTAL FORESIGHT, INC.
Scott E. Feuer, Senior Principal
November 18, 2015
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Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape Design Services
1. Prepare site, landscape and irrigation plans;
2. Provide topographic site surveys for design purposes;
3. Provide property line survey to confirm existing boundaries;
4. Coordinate with Local Services to determine surface and underground utilities including
identification /resolution of potential conflicts;
5. Prepare Storm Water Management Plans and include temporary and permanent BMP's
to meet NPDES storm water quality requirements;
6. Review geo- technical and engineering reports;
7. Conduct community outreach and build consensus for final concept design;
8. Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, details, quantity calculations
and accurate estimates of costs.
9. Assist in bidding and award phase;
10. Provide construction administration services.
Project Management Assistance
In addition, the City may decide to retain on -call services as necessary to assist with project
management. It is not anticipated that all Consultants will have staff available to provide these
additional services, however the City would like any firm that has this capability to identify staff
members that may be able to perform the following duties:
1. Assist the City in managing small to medium -sized capital projects including the
preparation of staff reports, project planning and coordination with other agencies and
utilities.
2. Assist the City in managing consultant work including signing, landscaping, utility
undergrounding, irrigation and lighting.
3. Assist the City in managing the construction of small to medium -sized projects including
advertisement of projects, response to request for information, review of bids, award of
contract, project accounting, and closeout.
4. Perform Utility Research and coordination with Utility companies.
5. Perform Base Mapping of capital projects.
6. Prepare baseline project design schedule using critical path method and update
schedule as necessary.
7. Prepare application for and assist the City obtain the necessary permits and approvals
from appropriate agencies.
8. Perform or manage sub - consultants in the preparation of geotechnical services required
on the project including pavement structural section and other required soil
characteristics for design of structures.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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FEE SCHEDULE 6.1
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clheduulle of IFees for Professiloinall Servilces
Senior Principals
$165.00
Principals
$145.00
Associate Landscape Architects
$125.00
Project Managers
$115.00
Landscape Designers/Production
$100.00
Production Staff
$85.00
Clerical
$75.00
Dickson Associates (irrigation) Hourly Rates:
Irrigation Design and Consulting
$125
AutoCAD Drafting
$ 75
IMimbuuirs ble Expenses
Prints and Reproductions
(in -house and Outside Vendors)
Courier, Delivery, and Postage
Soil Analysis Reports
Travel, Lodging, and Related Costs
Cost plus 15% Handling
Cost plus 15% Handling
Cost plus 15% Handling
At Cost
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RA TE SCHEDULE .
PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL SERVICE FEES
JANUARY 1, 2015 - DECEMBER 31, 2015
PERSONNEL
IEIN 'IINIEIEPUIN
Associate
Project Manager
Engineer IV
Engineer I, II, III
IPII....AN INIIN
Planner I, II, III
SURVEYING
Associate
Project Manager
Surveyor I, II, III, IV
Survey Party Chief
Survey Chainman
Apprentice I, II, III, IV
Instrumentman
IDIESI IN AINID DIRAIFnING
Technician I, II, III
Drafter I, II, III, IV
Student Engineer /Surveyor
COINS "I°IRUC"I°IOIN AIDIM'IINIS "II "I°IOIN
Senior Construction Administrator
Resident Engineer
Field Engineer I, II, III
FEE SCHEDULE 6.2
HOURLY RATES
$187.00
$177.00 - 183.00
$164.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
$187.00
$177.00- $183.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00 - $164.00
$153.00
$99.00
$61.00 - $81.00 - $89.00 - $95.00
$128.00
$112.00 - $118.00 - $130.00
$87.00 - $96.00 - $104.00 - $114.00
$61.00
$173.00
$128.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
SIEIRV'ICIES AND IEXPIEINSIES
Project Assistant
$72.00
Clerical /Administrative Assistant
$61.00
Principals' time on projects is chargeable at $215.00- $236.00 per hour.
Charges for outside services, equipment, and facilities not furnished directly by BKF Engineers will be billed
at cost plus 10 %. Such charges may include, but shall not be limited to printing and reproduction services;
shipping, delivery, and courier charges; subconsultant fees and expenses; special fees, permits, and insur-
ance; transportation on public carriers, meals, and lodging; and consumable materials. Mileage will be
charged at the prevailing IRS rate per mile.
Monthly invoices are due within 30 days from invoice date. Interest will be charged at 0.833% per month on
past due accounts.
Expert witness /litigation rates are available upon request.
Rates are expected to grow at a rate of 4% per year. NO
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
GATES + ASSOCIATES
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and Gates + Associates ( "Consultant ") as of November 18, 2015.
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.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on June 30, 2018, 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 for services in Exhibit
A in accordance with the hourly rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 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.
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
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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. 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 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;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable
time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the
person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief
description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• 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.
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.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall
not exceed the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in the
Consultant's Proposal. 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.
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.
2.10 Rate Adjustments. Consultant will be entitled to an annual rate adjustment
upon each annual anniversary for this Agreement, the amount of said increase to
be approved by the City. The base for computing the adjustment shall be the
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners for the San Francisco - Oakland
Bay Area published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Index) which is published for the year ending in December. If the Index has
increased over the Index for the prior year, the rates for the following year shall
be established by multiplying the rates for the current year by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the Renewal Index and the denominator of which is the
Index for the preceding year. In no case shall the adjusted rates be less than the
initial rates set forth in Exhibit B. A sample calculation is set forth below. The
Public Works Director shall calculate the adjusted rate on each anniversary date
of this agreement and shall provide notice to Consultant of such new rates.
SAMPLE CALCULATION: (Using 1% Index increase as an example)
HOURLY RATE CHARGE $150.00 /hr
INDEX INCREASE (Assuming 1 %) 150 x.01 = 1.50 1.50 /hr
$151.50/hr
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. 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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Agreement. Consultant
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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 thirty (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 Subcontractinq. 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
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.
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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 of 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 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
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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:
Linda Gates, Partner
Gates + Associates
2671 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
City Of Dublin Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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 including 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 OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
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Consulting Services Agreement between
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GATES + ASSOCIATES
Linda Gates, Partner
November 18, 2015
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Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape Design Services
1. Prepare site, landscape and irrigation plans;
2. Provide topographic site surveys for design purposes;
3. Provide property line survey to confirm existing boundaries;
4. Coordinate with Local Services to determine surface and underground utilities including
identification /resolution of potential conflicts;
5. Prepare Storm Water Management Plans and include temporary and permanent BMP's
to meet NPDES storm water quality requirements;
6. Review geo- technical and engineering reports;
7. Conduct community outreach and build consensus for final concept design;
8. Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, details, quantity calculations
and accurate estimates of costs.
9. Assist in bidding and award phase;
10. Provide construction administration services.
Project Manaqement Assistance
In addition, the City may decide to retain on -call services as necessary to assist with project
management. It is not anticipated that all Consultants will have staff available to provide these
additional services, however the City would like any firm that has this capability to identify staff
members that may be able to perform the following duties:
1. Assist the City in managing small to medium -sized capital projects including the
preparation of staff reports, project planning and coordination with other agencies and
utilities.
2. Assist the City in managing consultant work including signing, landscaping, utility
undergrounding, irrigation and lighting.
3. Assist the City in managing the construction of small to medium -sized projects including
advertisement of projects, response to request for information, review of bids, award of
contract, project accounting, and closeout.
4. Perform Utility Research and coordination with Utility companies.
5. Perform Base Mapping of capital projects.
6. Prepare baseline project design schedule using critical path method and update
schedule as necessary.
7. Prepare application for and assist the City obtain the necessary permits and approvals
from appropriate agencies.
8. Perform or manage sub - consultants in the preparation of geotechnical services required
on the project including pavement structural section and other required soil
characteristics for design of structures.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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I. Hourly Fees
Hourly Fees for Services o£
Rate Per Hour:
Partner
$155.00 - $185.00
Principal
$145.00 - $155.00
Senior Associate
$100.00 - $135.00
Associate
$80.00 - $115.00
Irrigation Designer
$120.00
Visual Communications Designer
$115.00
Administrative /Drafter
$80.00 - $95.00
Progress Billing for services rendered invoiced on monthly basis
II. Expenses (Reimbursables)
A. Consultants at approximately the same rates indicated above or on consultant
fee schedules.
B. Other direct expenses at cost which may include:
1. Printing and reproduction costs.
2. Mileage and travel costs.
3. Miscellaneous
Hourly rates may be adjusted on January 1 and July 1 of each year and shall apply for any
services rendered after that date.
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ENGINIHASr 5URVEYORS PLANNUS
PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL SERVICE FEES
JANUARY 1, 2015 - DECEMBER 31, 2015
PERSONNEL
ENGINEERING
Associate
Project Manager
Engineer IV
Engineer I, II, III
PLANNING
Planner I, II, III
SURVEYING
Associate
Project Manager
Surveyor I, II, III, IV
Survey Party Chief
Survey Chainman
Apprentice I, II, III, IV
Instrumentman
DESIGN AND DRAFTING
Technician I, II, III
Drafter I, II, III, IV
Student Engineer /Surveyor
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION /QSP- QSD/INSPECTION
Senior Construction Administrator
Resident Engineer
Field Engineer I, II, III
HOURLY RATES
$187.00
$177.00 - $183.00
$164.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
$187.00
$177.00 - $183.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00 - $164.00
$153.00
$99.00
$61.00 - $81.00 - $89.00 - $95.00
$128.00
$112.00 - $118.00 - $130.00
$87.00 - $96.00 - $104.00 - $114.00
$ 61.00
$173.00
$128.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
SERVICES AND EXPENSES
Project Assistant $72.00
Clerical /Administrative Assistant $61.00
Principals' time on projects is chargeable at $215.00- $236.00 per hour.
Charges for outside services, equipment, and facilities not furnished directly by BKF Engineers will be billed at
cost plus 10 %. Such charges may include, but shall not be limited to printing and reproduction services;
shipping, delivery, and courier charges; subconsultant fees and expenses; special fees, permits, and insurance;
transportation on public carriers, meals, and lodging; and consumable materials. Mileage will be charged at
the prevailing IRS rate per mile.
Monthly invoices are due within 30 days from invoice date. Interest will be charged at 0.833% per month on
past due accounts.
Expert witness /litigation rates are available upon request.
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
PGADESIGN, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and PGAdesign, Inc. ( "Consultant ") as of November 18, 2015.
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.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on June 30, 2018, 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 for services in Exhibit
A in accordance with the hourly rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 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.
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
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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. 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 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;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable
time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the
person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief
description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• 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.
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.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall
not exceed the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in the
Consultant's Proposal. 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.
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.
2.10 Rate Adjustments. Consultant will be entitled to an annual rate adjustment
upon each annual anniversary for this Agreement, the amount of said increase to
be approved by the City. The base for computing the adjustment shall be the
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners for the San Francisco - Oakland
Bay Area published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Index) which is published for the year ending in December. If the Index has
increased over the Index for the prior year, the rates for the following year shall
be established by multiplying the rates for the current year by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the Renewal Index and the denominator of which is the
Index for the preceding year. In no case shall the adjusted rates be less than the
initial rates set forth in Exhibit B. A sample calculation is set forth below. The
Public Works Director shall calculate the adjusted rate on each anniversary date
of this agreement and shall provide notice to Consultant of such new rates.
SAMPLE CALCULATION: (Using 1% Index increase as an example)
HOURLY RATE CHARGE $150.00 /hr
INDEX INCREASE (Assuming 1 %) 150 x.01 = 1.50 1.50 /hr
$151.50/hr
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. 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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Agreement. Consultant
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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 thirty (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 Subcontractinq. 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
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.
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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 of 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 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
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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:
Karen Krolewski, Principal
PGAdesign, Inc.
44417 1h Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
City Of Dublin Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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 including 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 OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
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PGAdesign, Inc.
Karen Krolewski, Principal
November 18, 2015
Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape Design Services
1. Prepare site, landscape and irrigation plans;
2. Provide topographic site surveys for design purposes;
3. Provide property line survey to confirm existing boundaries;
4. Coordinate with Local Services to determine surface and underground utilities including
identification /resolution of potential conflicts;
5. Prepare Storm Water Management Plans and include temporary and permanent BMP's
to meet NPDES storm water quality requirements;
6. Review geo- technical and engineering reports;
7. Conduct community outreach and build consensus for final concept design;
8. Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, details, quantity calculations
and accurate estimates of costs.
9. Assist in bidding and award phase;
10. Provide construction administration services.
Project Manaqement Assistance
In addition, the City may decide to retain on -call services as necessary to assist with project
management. It is not anticipated that all Consultants will have staff available to provide these
additional services, however the City would like any firm that has this capability to identify staff
members that may be able to perform the following duties:
1. Assist the City in managing small to medium -sized capital projects including the
preparation of staff reports, project planning and coordination with other agencies and
utilities.
2. Assist the City in managing consultant work including signing, landscaping, utility
undergrounding, irrigation and lighting.
3. Assist the City in managing the construction of small to medium -sized projects including
advertisement of projects, response to request for information, review of bids, award of
contract, project accounting, and closeout.
4. Perform Utility Research and coordination with Utility companies.
5. Perform Base Mapping of capital projects.
6. Prepare baseline project design schedule using critical path method and update
schedule as necessary.
7. Prepare application for and assist the City obtain the necessary permits and approvals
from appropriate agencies.
8. Perform or manage sub - consultants in the preparation of geotechnical services required
on the project including pavement structural section and other required soil
characteristics for design of structures.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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E. Compensation Rates
Principal
$175
Senior Landscape Architect
$140-150
Landscape Architect
$135-140
Technician /CAD
$115-120
Irrigation Designer
$140
Administration
$ 80
URBAN DESIGN CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Principal
$200
Asociate Engineer
$140
Associate Designer
$130
CADD
$110
Business Coordinator
$105
Word Processor /Clerical Support
$ 95
Engineering Tecnicians
$109
Draftsman
$ 93
Word Processor
$ 63
Clerical
$ 44
PLS SURVEYS, INC.
One -man
$ 145
Two -man
$ 215
Three -man
$ 284
Hydrographic Day Rate
$3,100
Principal -in- Charge
$ 155
Land Surveyor
$ 135
Survey Technician
$ 97
AutoCAD /Drafter
$ 100
B K ASSOCIATES, GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS
Principal
$196
Senior Professional
$175
Project Professional Ii
$155
Project Professional
$129
Staff Professional
$103
Seismic Gis$103
$155
Gis Specialist
$ 91
Cad
$ 79
Project administrator
$ 69
Administrative Assistant
$ 64
Field supervisor
$125
Group 1: Special Inspector
$102
Group 2: Special Inspector
$ 98
Group 3: engineering Technician
$ 93
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
RRM DESIGN GROUP
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and RRM Design Group ( "Consultant ") as of November 18, 2015.
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.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on June 30, 2018, 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 for services in Exhibit
A in accordance with the hourly rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 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.
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
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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. 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 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;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable
time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the
person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief
description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• 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.
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.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall
not exceed the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in the
Consultant's Proposal. 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.
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.
2.10 Rate Adjustments. Consultant will be entitled to an annual rate adjustment
upon each annual anniversary for this Agreement, the amount of said increase to
be approved by the City. The base for computing the adjustment shall be the
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners for the San Francisco - Oakland
Bay Area published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Index) which is published for the year ending in December. If the Index has
increased over the Index for the prior year, the rates for the following year shall
be established by multiplying the rates for the current year by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the Renewal Index and the denominator of which is the
Index for the preceding year. In no case shall the adjusted rates be less than the
initial rates set forth in Exhibit B. A sample calculation is set forth below. The
Public Works Director shall calculate the adjusted rate on each anniversary date
of this agreement and shall provide notice to Consultant of such new rates.
SAMPLE CALCULATION: (Using 1% Index increase as an example)
HOURLY RATE CHARGE $150.00 /hr
INDEX INCREASE (Assuming 1 %) 150 x.01 = 1.50 1.50 /hr
$151.50/hr
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. 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.
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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 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.
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An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after
thirty (30) days' prior written notice 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 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.
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d. 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.
4.3 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 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.
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.
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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 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 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
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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 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.
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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 thirty (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.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of
the terms of this Agreement, City's remedies shall included, but not be limited to,
the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
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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
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
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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 of Alameda or in the
United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
10.3 SeverabilitV. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision
of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this
Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in
whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the
validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
10.4 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 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.
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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:
Jeff Ferber, Principal
RRM Design Group
123 Estudillo Avenue, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94577
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
City Of Dublin Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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 including 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 OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
Attest:
RRM DESIGN GROUP
Jeff Ferber, Principal
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Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape Design Services
1. Prepare site, landscape and irrigation plans;
2. Provide topographic site surveys for design purposes;
3. Provide property line survey to confirm existing boundaries;
4. Coordinate with Local Services to determine surface and underground utilities including
identification /resolution of potential conflicts;
5. Prepare Storm Water Management Plans and include temporary and permanent BMP's
to meet NPDES storm water quality requirements;
6. Review geo- technical and engineering reports;
7. Conduct community outreach and build consensus for final concept design;
8. Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, details, quantity calculations
and accurate estimates of costs.
9. Assist in bidding and award phase;
10. Provide construction administration services.
Project Manaqement Assistance
In addition, the City may decide to retain on -call services as necessary to assist with project
management. It is not anticipated that all Consultants will have staff available to provide these
additional services, however the City would like any firm that has this capability to identify staff
members that may be able to perform the following duties:
1. Assist the City in managing small to medium -sized capital projects including the
preparation of staff reports, project planning and coordination with other agencies and
utilities.
2. Assist the City in managing consultant work including signing, landscaping, utility
undergrounding, irrigation and lighting.
3. Assist the City in managing the construction of small to medium -sized projects including
advertisement of projects, response to request for information, review of bids, award of
contract, project accounting, and closeout.
4. Perform Utility Research and coordination with Utility companies.
5. Perform Base Mapping of capital projects.
6. Prepare baseline project design schedule using critical path method and update
schedule as necessary.
7. Prepare application for and assist the City obtain the necessary permits and approvals
from appropriate agencies.
8. Perform or manage sub - consultants in the preparation of geotechnical services required
on the project including pavement structural section and other required soil
characteristics for design of structures.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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Bill Rate Ranges
Subject to change effective March Ist each year
Administrative Assistant
$
40 -
$ 80
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Agency Coordinator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
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55 -
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$ 105
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Architect
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$
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100 -
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$ 150
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Assistant Designer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 -
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$ 95
Assistant Manager of Architecture
$
120 -
$ 175
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Assistant Planner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
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70 -
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$ 95
Associate Designer
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$
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75 -
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$ 115
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Associate Planner
$
75 -
$ 115
Billing Coordinator
$
45 -
$ 80
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Chief Executive Officer
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$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
170 -
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$ 270
Civil Engineer
$
100 -
$.. 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction Inspector
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 150
Design Director
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
130 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$.. 190
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designer 1
$
40 -
$ 100
Designer 11
$
55 -
$.. 110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designer III
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 145
Engineer I
$
75 -
$.. 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineer 11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 115
Intern ....
$
....35
$.. 65....
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Technology Technician
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 105
Manager of Information Technology
$
105 -
$ 170
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Human Resource Generalist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 100
job Captain
$
....85 -
$.. 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landscape Architect
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 140
Manager of Architecture
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 220
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manager of Engineering Services
$
150 -
$ 225
Manager of Landscape Architecture
$
135 -
$ 205
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manager of Marketing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
95 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 145
Manager of Planning
$
135 -
$ 205
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manager of Surveying
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
135 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 210
Marketing Coordinator
$
60 -
$ 100
Office Coordinator
$
40 -
$ 80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Party Chief
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Principal
$
155 -
$ 250
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principal Landscape Architect
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
120 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 190
Principal Planner
$
120 -
$ 190
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Project Accountant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 100
Project Manager
$..
110 -
$ 190
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Architect
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
125 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 185
Senior Designer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 150
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Senior Engineer
$
115 -
$ 185
Senior Land Surveyor
$
105 -
$ 160
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Landscape Architect
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 145
Senior Marketing Coordinator
$
75 -
$ 115
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Party Chief
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 160
Senior Planner
$..
100 -
$ 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supervisor of Surveying
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
125 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 175
Survey Technician 1
$
45 -
$ 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Survey Technician II
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 -
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ 100
Survey Technician III
$
75 -
$ 130
Survey Crew Rates
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
REGULAR
One person w/ GPS or Robotic Workstation $ 125 $ 155
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Two person $ 175 - $ 290
Three person $.. 235 $ 390
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
PREVAILING WAGE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
One person w/ GPS or Robotic Workstation $ 150 - $ 180
Two person $.. 225 $ 340
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Three person $ 325 - $ 490
Billing rates for any of our proposed subconsultant teammates can be provided upon request.
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
WALLACE, ROBERTS & TODD, LLC
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin
( "City ") and Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC ( "Consultant ") as of November 18, 2015.
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.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first
noted above and shall end on June 30, 2018, 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 for services in Exhibit
A in accordance with the hourly rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 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.
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
(ver.2015)
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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. 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 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;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable
time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the
person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief
description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• 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.
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.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall
not exceed the amounts shown on the following fee schedule:
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in the
Consultant's Proposal. 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.
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 completed
in accordance with the Standard of Performance established in 1.2 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.
2.10 Rate Adjustments. Consultant will be entitled to an annual rate adjustment
upon each annual anniversary for this Agreement, the amount of said increase to
be approved by the City. The base for computing the adjustment shall be the
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners for the San Francisco - Oakland
Bay Area published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(Index) which is published for the year ending in December. If the Index has
increased over the Index for the prior year, the rates for the following year shall
be established by multiplying the rates for the current year by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the Renewal Index and the denominator of which is the
Index for the preceding year. In no case shall the adjusted rates be less than the
initial rates set forth in Exhibit B. A sample calculation is set forth below. The
Public Works Director shall calculate the adjusted rate on each anniversary date
of this agreement and shall provide notice to Consultant of such new rates.
SAMPLE CALCULATION: (Using 1% Index increase as an example)
HOURLY RATE CHARGE $150.00 /hr
INDEX INCREASE (Assuming 1 %) 150 x.01 = 1.50 1.50 /hr
$151.50/hr
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. 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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Agreement. Consultant
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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 thirty (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 Subcontractinq. 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
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.
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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 of 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 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
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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:
James K. Stickley, Principal
Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC
444 Townsend Street, Suite 4
San Francisco, CA 94107
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Gary Huisingh, Public Works Director
City Of Dublin Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
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 including 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 OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
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City of Dublin and Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC
WALLACE, ROBERTS & TODD, LLC
James K. Stickley, Principal
November 18, 2015
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Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
(ver.2015)
Consulting Services Agreement between November 18, 2015
City of Dublin and Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC Page 14 of 14
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape Design Services
1. Prepare site, landscape and irrigation plans;
2. Provide topographic site surveys for design purposes;
3. Provide property line survey to confirm existing boundaries;
4. Coordinate with Local Services to determine surface and underground utilities including
identification /resolution of potential conflicts;
5. Prepare Storm Water Management Plans and include temporary and permanent BMP's
to meet NPDES storm water quality requirements;
6. Review geo- technical and engineering reports;
7. Conduct community outreach and build consensus for final concept design;
8. Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, details, quantity calculations
and accurate estimates of costs.
9. Assist in bidding and award phase;
10. Provide construction administration services.
Project Manaqement Assistance
In addition, the City may decide to retain on -call services as necessary to assist with project
management. It is not anticipated that all Consultants will have staff available to provide these
additional services, however the City would like any firm that has this capability to identify staff
members that may be able to perform the following duties:
1. Assist the City in managing small to medium -sized capital projects including the
preparation of staff reports, project planning and coordination with other agencies and
utilities.
2. Assist the City in managing consultant work including signing, landscaping, utility
undergrounding, irrigation and lighting.
3. Assist the City in managing the construction of small to medium -sized projects including
advertisement of projects, response to request for information, review of bids, award of
contract, project accounting, and closeout.
4. Perform Utility Research and coordination with Utility companies.
5. Perform Base Mapping of capital projects.
6. Prepare baseline project design schedule using critical path method and update
schedule as necessary.
7. Prepare application for and assist the City obtain the necessary permits and approvals
from appropriate agencies.
8. Perform or manage sub - consultants in the preparation of geotechnical services required
on the project including pavement structural section and other required soil
characteristics for design of structures.
Consulting Services Agreement between November 18, 2015
City of Dublin and Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC. -- Exhibit A Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
2491073.1
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC. -- Exhibit B
November 18, 2015
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WRT Hourly Billing Rates
Principal......................................................................... ...............................
$225.00
Professional Level IV /Project Manager ........................ ...............................
$180.00
Professional Level III .......................................................... ...............................
$140.00
Professional Level II ........................................................... ...............................
$115.00
Professional Level I ............................................................. ...............................
$ 85.00
Intern.................................................................................... ...............................
$ 60.00
Technical / Admin Support ..................................................
..............................$ 80.00
Notes:
Rates are effective through December 31, 2015
Subsequent annual increases are assumed to be within 5%
Reimbursables:
Employee Car @ $.575 /mile or current government allowance;
Rental Car, Airline Tickets, and any other transportation charges;
Subsistence;
Reproduction (includes all blueprints, photo copies, photography, etc.);
Miscellaneous (includes postage, overnight mail, telephone, messenger, etc.);
CADD equipment time; and
Consultants
A 10% administrative fee typically is applied to sub - consultant fees and direct expenses
Invoices are due within 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Interest of 1.5% per month (18% annual) will be charged on any overdue invoices.
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PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL SERVICE FEES
JANUARY 1, 2015 - DECEMBER 31, 2015
PERSONNEL
ENGINEERING
Associate
Project Manager
Engineer IV
Engineer I, II, III
PLANNING
Planner I, II, III
SURVEYING
Associate
Project Manager
Surveyor I, II, III, IV
Survey Party Chief
Survey Chainman
Apprentice I, II, III, IV
Instrumentman
DESIGN AND DRAFTING
Technician I, II, III
Drafter I, II, III, IV
Student Engineer /Surveyor
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION /QSP- QSD/INSPECTION
Senior Construction Administrator
Resident Engineer
Field Engineer I, II, III
HOURLY RATES
$187.00
$177.00 - $183.00
$164.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
$187.00
$177.00- $183.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00 - $164.00
$153.00
$99.00
$61.00 - $81.00 - $89.00 - $95.00
$128.00
$112.00 - $118.00 - $130.00
$87.00 - $96.00 - $104.00 - $114.00
$61.00
$173.00
$128.00
$115.00 - $133.00 - $151.00
SERVICES AND EXPENSES
Project Assistant $72.00
Clerical /Administrative Assistant $61.00
Principals' time on projects is chargeable at $215.00- $236.00 per hour.
Charges for outside services, equipment, and facilities not furnished directly by BKF Engineers will be billed at
cost plus 10 %. Such charges may include, but shall not be limited to printing and reproduction services;
shipping, delivery, and couriercharges; subconsultant fees and expenses; special fees, permits, and insurance;
transportation on public carriers, meals, and lodging; and consumable materials. Mileage will be charged at
the prevailing IRS rate per mile.
Monthly invoices are due within 30 days from invoice date. Interest will be charged at 0.833% per month on
past due accounts.
Expert witness /litigation rates are available upon request
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HOURLY BILLING RATES FOR 2015 THROUGH 2016
Period of: January through December
Discipline and /or Position Category
2015
2016
Principal Engineer
$195
$205
Senior Engineer
$170
$180
Engineer
$140
$145
Project Manager
$125
$130
CAD /Designer
$110
$115
Principal Estimator
$174
$185
Senior Estimator/ Electrical Estimator
$158
$165
Senior Estimator /Scheduler
$158
$165
Estimator/ Scheduler
$146
$155
Administrative / Technical Support
$70
$75
Expenses Fee Charge
Outside Reproduction ....... ............................... ...........................Cost plus 10%
Out -of -area Travel Expenses ........................... ........................Current Federal
allowance per mile plus expenses
Subcontractors and Consultants ................. ...........................Cost plus 10%
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CONSULTANT FEE RATE SCHEDULE
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
Professional and Technical Personnel
Principal
Project Manager
Architect / Professional Engineer
Designer / Associate Architect / Associate Engineer
CAD Draftsperson
Administrative Assistant
Expenses
Hourly Rate
$ 190 / hr
$ 170 / hr
$ 170 / hr
$140 /hr
$ 110 hr
$75 /hr
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All out -of- pocket expenses, such as travel, model making, printing, delivery services, mailings, long -
distance telephone calls, special consultants, etc. will be billed at actual cost plus ten percent.
Notes
Fee Schedule effective until June 31, 2016. Above rates are based upon a forty (40) hour week.
Unless expressly provided for within this contract, rates on all contracts are subject to increase as of
July 1, 2016.
Balances not paid within 30 days may be subject to a monthly interest charge of 1.5 %, not to exceed
an annual rate of 18.0 %.
Rates are for normal Architectural and Engineering services.
These fees are due and payable at the time of service.
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HOURLY RATES SCHEDULE
TITLE RATE
Principal $180 / hr
Associate $170 / hr
Senior Structural Engineer $165 / hr
Structural Engineer $160 / hr
Project Engineer $150 / hr
Staff Engineer $135 / hr
Drafting $110 / hr
Administrative $ 55/hr
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PREFERRED CLIENT FEE SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Effective April 2015
President.......................................................................................................
............................... $295.00 per hour
Principal Engineer / Geologist .......................................................................
............................... $240.00 per hour
Associate Engineer / Geologist ......................................................................
............................... $220.00 per hour
Senior Engineer / Geologist ...........................................................................
............................... $195.00 per hour
Project Engineer /Geologist/ Manager ...........................................................
............................... $175.00 per hour
Environmental Scientist ...............................................................................
............................... $170.00 per hour
Staff Engineer / Geologist ..............................................................................
............................... $155.00 per hour
Assistant Engineer ........................................................................................
............................... $130.00 per hour
Construction Services Manager ...................................................................
............................... $155.00 per hour
Senior Field Representative II ......................................................................
............................... $140.00 per hour * / **
Senior Field Representative I .......................................................................
............................... $125.00 per hour * / **
Field Representative .....................................................................................
............................... $115.00 per hour * / **
Environmental Technician ...........................................................
............................... $120.00 per hour * / **
Senior Laboratory Technician ......................................................................
............................... $140.00 per hour
Laboratory Technician .................................................................................
............................... $125.00 per hour
CADSpecialist .............................................................................................
............................... $125.00 per hour
Network Administrator ................................................................................
............................... $175.00 per hour
Project Assistant ...........................................................................................
............................... $110.00 per hour
• Two -hour minimum portal to portal. Travel time, pick -up and delivery will be billed based on normal hourly rates, portal to portal.
• OVERTIME RATES: Rates increased by factor of 1.5 for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) Monday through Friday, and the first
eight (8) hours worked on Saturday. Rates increased by factor of 2.0 for all hours worked in excess of twelve (12) Monday through Friday,
all hours worked in excess of eight (8) on Saturday and all hours worked on Sunday and holidays.
** For Prevailing Wage projects, increase the hourly rate by $15.
** Rates increased by factor of 1.25 for night shift hours (hours commencing after 4:00 p.m. or before 4:00 a.m.); rates increased by factor of
1.875 (an additional factor of 1.5) for all night shift hours in excess of eight (8).
In addition to our core services of geotechnical, hydrologic and environmental engineering, including construction -phase testing and
observation, ENGEO provides clients with services for establishment and management of Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts (GHAD) and
for Entitlement and Permitting Support (EPS). For more information about these services and associated pricing, please contact ENGEO at
(925) 866 -9000.
OTHER FEES
• Equipment and materials will be charged in addition to the above hourly rates.
• Outside Consultants, Subcontracted Services and Equipment Rental ............ ............................... ...........................Cost plus 20%
• Deposition, Mediation, Arbitration, or Court Appearance (Minimum Charge) .................. $2,000.00 half day, $4,000.00 full day
TERMS
Invoices will be submitted at completion of work or at approximately four week intervals and are due and payable upon receipt. Statements
will be issued at monthly intervals. Charges not paid within 30 days of invoice date will accrue a late charge at a rate of 1.5 percent per month.
In the event it becomes necessary to commence suit to collect amount due, Client agrees to pay attorney's fees and costs, as the court may deem
reasonable until amount is paid. Fees will be applicable for one year from the effective date above; thereafter, fees will be adjusted annually.
Our fees will be billed using an invoice format produced by a standardized accounting software package. A more customized itemization of
charges and backup data will be provided upon Client's requests, but at additional fees. Final reports may be withheld until outstanding
invoices are paid in full.
Many risks potentially affect ENGEO by virtue of entering into this agreement to perform services on behalf of client. A principal risk is the
potential for human error by ENGEO. For client to obtain the benefit of a fee that includes a nominal allowance for dealing with our liability,
client agree to limit ENGEO's liability to Client and all other parties for claims arising out of our performance of the services described in the
agreement. The aggregate liability will not exceed $50,000 (or ENGEO's fee, whichever is greater, but not more than $1,000,000) for
professional acts, en-ors, or omissions, including attorney's fees and costs that may be awarded to the prevailing party and client agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless ENGEO from and against all liabilities in excess of the monetary limit established above.
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Irrigation Consultant
Fee Schedule
August 2015
Principals
*Russell Mitchell
$175.00 /hour
*Chris Mitchell
$150.00 /hour
Associate Designers:
*Jose Cruz
$125.00 /hour
*Jeff Dias
$125.00 /hour
Design Assistants:
•Marcio Sanchez
$95.00 /hour
*Carlos Garcia
$95.00 /hour
*Lance Blanchard
$95.00 /hour
*Draftsperson: $65.00 /hour
*Administrative Services: $65.00 /hour
•GPS mapping (includes 1 operator & equipment) $200.00 /hour
*Construction Administration /Auditing $150.00 /hour