ROBERT HALF STATEMENT OF WORK
This Robert Half Statement of Work RH ("SOW"), effective as of October 6, 2025, is entered into by and between City of Barstow ("Client" or City") and Robert Half Inc., through its technology practice group ("RH").
1. Scope of Engagement. RH will assign one or more individual(s) to Client to assist Client with its completion of the following:
Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, repair workstations and peripheral devices, network hardware and software, video, sound and communications equipment and related systems. Assist in the development of plans for technology improvements, replacements and upgrades provide technical assistance and computer training to system users.
Professionals. RH will assign the following individual(s) each a "Professional") to Client for this engagement:
Name of Professional Hourly Bill Rate Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date Fabian Mendoza $ 77 10/13/2025 2/2/2026
In no event shall the total compensation and costs payable to Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars 75,000) (the "Not-to-Exceed Amount"') unless specifically approved in advance and in writing by City. Notwithstanding anything to th ontrary in this Agreement, RH may at any time, in its sole discretion, discontinue performance of the services once the Not-to-Exceed Amour has been attained (even if RH continued to provide services after the Not-to-Exceed Amount was reached).
3. Contact Information.
Client Representative RH Representative
Name: Kimberlie Turner Name: Louis Sibille
E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (760) 255-5115 Phone: (909) 566-0828
Address: 220 E. Mountain View St., Barstow, CA 92311 Address: 3633 Inland Empire Blvd #525, Ontario, CA 91764
4. Termination. Either party may terminate this SOW at any time upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other party.
5. General Conditions of Engagement. RH assigns the Professional(s) to Client pursuant to the General Conditions of Engagement attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
Agreed to: Agreed to:
City of Barstow Robert Half Inc
By
uthorized signature Authorized signature
Name (type or print): Jon Swift
Date: 10/13/7025 Date:
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Exhibit A
General Conditions of Engagement
Required Screenings.
If Client requires RH to perform background checks or other placement screenings of the Professionals, Client agrees to notify RH prior to the start of Services under this SOW. RH will conduct such checks or screenings only if they are described in a signed, written amendment to this SOW. If Client requests a copy of the results of any checks conducted on RH's Professionals, Client agrees to keep such results strictly confidential and to use such results in accordance with applicable laws and solely for employment purposes.
Scope of Assignment.
Client shall supervise the Professionals. Client will not permit or require a Professional (i) to perform services outside of the scope of the Professional's assignment; (ii) to sign contracts or statements; (iii) to make any final decisions regarding system design, software development or the acquisition of hardware or software; (iv) to make any management decisions; or (v) to use computers or other electronic devices, software, services, tools; e-mail accounts or network equipment owned or licensed by the Cash Handling and Other Financial Transactions and Activities.
If Client permits or allows a Professional to sign, endorse, wire, transport or otherwise convey cash, securities, checks, or any negotiable instruments or valuables, or conduct financial transactions or other related activities, Client accepts sole responsibility for all claims, demands and liability that may arise from permitting these activities. Client represents and warrants that to the extent Client permits or allows a Professional to engage in the activities described in this paragraph, Client will not permit or allow a Professional to handle more than (i) $1,000 per day if Client is a non-profit entity, or (ii) $25,000 per day if Client is a for-profit Workplace Safety.
Client agrees that Client has full responsibility for: (i) providing safe working conditions as required by law, including compliance with all public health and occupational safety regulations and guidelines applicable to Client's business, and (ii) ensuring that safety plans exist for, and safety related training is provided to, Professionals working on Client's premises. To ensure the safety of potentially vulnerable individuals on Client's premises, Client agrees not to permit Professionals to have unsupervised or unmonitored contact with (1) minors or (2) adults who are under Client's care, custody or supervision because of mental health impairments. If any assignment under this SOW is for work to be performed under a government contract or subcontract, Client will notify RH immediately of any obligations in the government contract or subcontract relating to wages.
Operation of Vehicles and Equipment.
RH does not authorize a Professional to operate machinery (other than office machines) or vehicles. If Client wishes to permit a Professional to drive for business purposes, Client accepts sole responsibility for all liability, damages, injuries or other claims that may arise or be incurred as a result of such driving. If Client requires a Professional to drive a vehicle owned by Client or by a Client employee, Client agrees to maintain such vehicle in good working condition and maintain all necessary and appropriate insurance for the operation of such vehicle. Under no circumstances will Client permit a Professional to: make bank deposits; carry cash in excess of $100, negotiable instruments or other valuables while driving; or have passengers in the vehicle. It is agreed that Client accepts full responsibility for, and that RH does not maintain insurance to cover any injury, damage, or loss that may result from Client's failure to comply with the foregoing.
Remote Work.
Client may request that a Professional provide services remotely (i.e., from a location other than Client's or Client's customer's premises) using a laptop and/or other computer or telecommunications equipment provided by Client or RH (collectively, the "Equipment'). In such case, Client acknowledges and agrees that RH shall have no control over, and Client shall be solely responsible for, (i) the logical and physical performance, reliability and security of the Equipment and related devices, network accessibility and availability, software, services, tools and e-mail accounts (collectively, "Computer Systems") used by the Professional, and (ii) the security or integrity of the data and other information stored therein or transmitted thereby. Moreover, Client must not permit a Professional to save or store any Client files or other data on the Computer Systems provided by RH (including, but not limited to, any virtual desktop infrastructure solution). Client agrees that RH shall not be liable for any loss, damage, expense, harm, business interruption or inconvenience resulting from the use of such Computer Systems. © Robert Half Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Claims.
Each party (the "Indemnitor") hereby agrees to waive all claims against the other party and its subsidiaries, divisions and affiliates, including their respective employees, officers and directors (individually and together, the "Indemnitee") and to defend and indemnify the Indemnitee against any claim, demand or liability arising from the Indemnitor's failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, claims arising from any damage to goods, materials or other items. the Indemnitee agrees that it is responsible for reporting any claim to Indemnitor in writing during or within ninety (90) days after the termination of the applicable assignment. RH will not be responsible for any claim related to the engagement, including, but not limited to, any Services performed during such engagement, unless the Indemnitee has reported such claim in writing to the Indemnitor within ninety (90) days after termination of the applicable assignment.
Co employment.
Robert Half shall be providing staffing services to Client and remains the employer of all Robert Half employees, including the Professional and shall perform or be responsible for the following: a) Recruiting, screening, interviewing and hiring employees in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws; b) Establishing, calculating, paying wages and overtime, and providing any benefits to employees that Robert Half offers to them; c) Paying or withholding all required payroll taxes and insurance premiums for programs that Robert Half is required by law to provide to its employees; d) Providing workers' compensation benefits or coverage for its employees in amounts at least equal to what is required by law; e) Fulfilling the employer's obligations for unemployment compensation; f) Making legally required employment law disclosures (wage-hour posters, etc.) to its employees; g) Exercising human resources (i.e., non-operational) supervision of its employees (i.e., orienting, reassigning, counseling, disciplining, and discharging employees in accordance with the law); h) Maintaining personnel and payroll records; and i) Requiring its employees to acknowledge that they will have no right to participate in any employee benefit plans of Client.
Under no circumstances shall the Professional look to the City as its employer. The Professional shall not be entitled to any benefits from City. City makes no representation as to the effect of this independent contractor relationship on Professional's previously earned California Public Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS") retirement benefits.
Confidentiality.
Professionals will execute any confidentiality agreement that Client may require. Client is responsible for obtaining the Professional's signature. Client agrees to hold in confidence the identity of any Professional and the Professional's resume, social security number and other legally protected personal information, and Client agrees to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect such information from unauthorized access, use, modification or disclosure.
Limitation on Liability.
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on RH's part or other liability, Client is entitled to recover damages from RH.
Regardless of the basis on which Client is entitled to claim damages from RH (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim), RH's liability, if any, will, in the aggregate for all claims, causes of action or damages, be limited to any actual direct damages up to an amount equal to the fees actually paid to RH for the services that are the subject of the claim. Under no circumstances is RH liable for any special, incidental, exemplary, indirect, lost profits, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, lost business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings), even if informed of the possibility. It is understood that Client is responsible for implementing and maintaining usual, customary and appropriate internal accounting procedures and controls, internal controls and other appropriate procedures and controls (including information technology, proprietary information, creative designs and trade secret safeguards) for Client, and RH shall not be responsible for any losses, liabilities or claims arising from the lack of such controls or procedures.
Employment Taxes, Withholdings and Insurance.
Each party will maintain workers' compensation insurance and commercial liability insurance. RH will be responsible, to the extent applicable, for any workers' compensation insurance, federal, state and local withholding and unemployment taxes, social security, state disability insurance or other payroll charges for the Professionals. RH reserves the right to re-assign any RH guarantees Client's satisfaction with the services of each Professional by extending to Client a five (5) day (40 hours) guarantee period. If, for any reason, Client is dissatisfied with a Professional, RH will not charge for the first forty (40) hours worked during the applicable guarantee period, provided that Client allows RH to replace the Professional and Client contacts RH regarding its dissatisfaction before the end of the applicable guarantee period. Unless Client contacts RH before the end of the applicable guarantee period, Client agrees that the Professional is satisfactory. RH MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
REGARDING THE SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, © Robert Half Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE.
Services Provided on a Time and Materials Basis.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in this SOW with regard to fixed-price, deliverables or acceptance of deliverables, RH shall be compensated on an hourly basis only. RH is not providing deliverables under this SOW.
If, for any reason, any Professional is unable to complete the Professional's assignment, RH will endeavor to provide a suitable replacement, subject to Client's approval. If RH is unable to identify a replacement acceptable to Client, this SOW will be deemed to have automatically ended with respect to such Professional, except that Client shall remain liable to RH for services provided by such Professional prior to the Professional's termination. © Robert Half Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Payment Terms.
Each Professional will present a time sheet or an electronic time record to Client's or Client's representative for verification and approval at the end of each week. RH will bill Client weekly for the total hours worked. RH's invoices are due upon receipt, including applicable sales and service taxes all of which are payable by Client. In the event that Client fails to pay the invoices when due, Client agrees to pay all of RH's costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees, whether or not legal action is initiated. Additionally, RH may, at its option, charge interest on any overdue amounts at a rate of the lesser of 1½% per month or the highest rate allowed by applicable law from the date the amount first became due. RH may charge Client a technology fee for the provision of equipment or technology, if Client requests that our professional use equipment or technology provided by us. RH may also increase its rates for the services provided under this SOW to reflect increases in RH's own costs of doing business, including costs associated with higher wages for workers and/or related tax, benefit and other costs. RH will provide written or verbal notice of the technology fees and/or increase in rates for the services, and such increase will be prospective, starting as of the effective date RH specifies.
If applicable, overtime will be billed at 1.50 times the normal billing rate. Federal law defines overtime as hours in excess of 40 hours per week, state laws vary. If state law requires double time pay, the double time hours will be billed at 2.00 times the normal Expenses.
Travel and/or out-of-pocket expenses incurred by a Professional shall be reimbursed by Client immediately upon Client's receipt of invoice.
Hiring the Professional.
After Client evaluates the performance and potential of a Professional on the job, Client may wish to employ this person directly.
In such event, Client agrees to pay a conversion fee. The conversion fee is payable if Client hires the Professional, regardless of the employment classification, on either a full-time, temporary (including temporary assignments through another agency) or consulting basis within twelve months after the last day of the Professional's assignment. Client also agrees to pay a conversion fee if a Professional is hired by (i) a subsidiary or other related company or business as a result of Client's referral of the Professional to that company or (i) one of Client's customers as a result of the Professional providing services to that customer.
The conversion fee will be owed and invoiced upon Client's hiring of the Professional, and payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. The same calculation will be used if Client converts the Professional on a part-time basis using the full-time equivalent salary.
The conversion fee will equal a percentage of the Professional's aggregate annual compensation in accordance with the conversion schedule below:
Hours Billed and Paid Conversion Rate
0-172 hours 25 percent
173-350 hours 22 percent
351-520 hours 20 percent
521-690 hours 15 percent
690-860 hours 10 percent
861-1040 hours 8 percent
1041 hours or more 5 percent
Miscellaneous.
For a change to be valid, both parties must sign it. Additional or different terms in any written communication from Client (such as a purchase order) are void. Any terms of this SOW which by their nature extend beyond the termination of this SOW will remain in effect until fulfilled, including any payment obligations, and apply to each party's respective successors and assignees. This SOW is the complete agreement regarding the engagements) identified on the first page of this SOW and replaces any prior oral or written communications between RH and Client regarding such engagements). Any additional or different terms proposed by Client, including terms within a purchase order, shall not be binding to modify this SOW. © Robert Half Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V