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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 921, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Asociacion de Emprendedor@s for Spanish language small business education and training services.
DATE: January 24, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In May 2021, staff and consultant Recast City presented to City Council the Recast Boost Report, a report that presented a strategy to incorporate small scale manufacturing type uses into Downtown Bellflower to bring new energy and uses downtown and continue the positive development momentum achieved over the past several years. The Recast Boost effort took a look at Downtown Bellflower, its assets and its challenges, and provided recommended implementation actions. One of those recommendations was to provide focused mentorship and business support to the Bellflower business community. Asociacion de Emprendedor@s provides small business and entrepreneurial training sessions in Spanish and has successful partnerships providing trainings with the cities of Anaheim, Corona, and San Bernardino. Staff will work with Asociacion de Emprendedor@s to hold two 8-week training classes per year with a maximum of 30 participants per class.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 921, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2) Approve a budget amendment to increase the allocation for Account No. 510-42054- 4002 by $27,350 for each of FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23; or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed annual funding of $27,350 for Agreement File No. 921 for services will be charged to Economic Development Account No. 510-42054-4002. This program is proposed to be funded over the next three years with the budget savings achieved through the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act funding received by the City in 2021 and 2022.
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DISCUSSION
In May 2021, staff and consultant Recast City presented to City Council the Recast Boost Report, a report that presented a strategy to incorporate small scale manufacturing type uses into Downtown Bellflower to bring new energy and uses downtown and continue the positive development momentum achieved over the past several years. The Recast Boost effort took a look at Downtown Bellflower, its assets and its challenges, and provided recommended implementation actions. One of those recommendations was to provide focused mentorship and business support to the Bellflower business community. This focused support would be in addition to the more general SCORE mentoring and workshops that the City already provides as part of its economic development programs.
After some research, staff found Asociacion de Emprendedor@s (Emprendedor@s), which provides small business and entrepreneurial training in Spanish. The Emprendedor@s program educates, promotes and supports leadership skills and entrepreneurship among the Hispanic community and has successful partnerships providing trainings with the cities of Anaheim, Corona, and San Bernardino.
Staff will work with Monica Robles, President and Founder of Asociacion de Emprendedor@s, to have two 8-week training courses per year with a maximum of 30 participants per course. Participants will meet one night per week for a 2-hour class. The goal is to hold these classes in person, depending on public health pandemic restrictions.
The program will be offered to existing Bellflower businesses or start-ups at no cost.
However, potential participants are required to apply and be interviewed. The Emprendedor@s program is an intensive 8-week program and Ms. Robles screens and vets potential participants for willingness and commitment to attend each class and complete the requirements and work involved to graduate from the program.
This program is proposed to be funded over the next three years with the budget savings achieved through the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act funding received by the City in 2021 and 2022.
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AGREEMENT NO. 921
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER
AND
ASOCIACION DE EMPRENDEDOR@S
FOR SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 24th day of January 2022, by and between the CITY OF BELLFLOWER, a municipal corporation (“CITY”) and Ascociación de Emprendedor@s, a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization (“CONSULTANT”).
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an annual sum not to exceed $27,350 for the set-up and provision of a total of two 8-week, online and/or in- person Spanish entrepreneurial training sessions, the Bellflower Emprendedor@s Program (“Program”) for up to 30 participants per session. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay up to this amount as specified in the attached Exhibit “B,” which is incorporated herein.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will provide Spanish language small business education and training services listed in the attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
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3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will continually monitor CONSULTANT’s services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any shortcomings to CITY’s satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT.
4. PAYMENTS.
A. CITY will pay CONSULTANT $10,675 for online instruction of the Program (via Zoom) or $13,375 for in-person instruction of the Program in two installments, 50% within 30 days of the commencement of the Program and 50% upon completion of the Bellflower Emprendedor@s Program.
Except as otherwise authorized by CITY’s City Council, the maximum not- to-exceed annual amount for the Agreement will be limited to $27,350.
5. ADDITIONAL WORK.
A. CITY’s City Manager (“Manager”) may determine, at the Manager’s sole discretion, that CONSULTANT must perform additional work (“Additional Work”) to complete the Scope of Work. If Additional Work is needed, the Manager will give written authorization to CONSULTANT to perform such Additional Work.
B. If CONSULTANT believes Additional Work is needed to complete the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will provide the Manager with written notification that contains a specific description of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such Additional Work, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.
C. Payments over $25,000 for Additional Work for small business education and training services must be approved by CITY’s City Council. All Additional Work will be subject to all other terms and provisions of this Agreement.
6. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has:
i. Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed;
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iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
7. TERM.
A. The term of this Agreement will be for a period of 1 year beginning on the date of this Agreement, except that the term will be extended to the completion date of any Task Order in effect at the end of the term of this Agreement. The Manager, at CITY’s option, may extend the term twice for not more than a total of 2 years via written amendment. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will terminate at the end of the Term, as set forth in Section 15.
8. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. CONSULTANT will not perform any work for specific project scopes of work and services under duly executed and approved Task Orders under this Agreement until:
A. CONSULTANT furnishes annual proof of insurance as required under Section 23 of this Agreement; and
B. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
C. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any approved Task Order in advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT’s own risk.
9. TIME EXTENSIONS DUE TO DELAY. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond CONSULTANT’s control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty-eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement’s schedule. The Manager will extend the completion date, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
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10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.
12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
A. CONSULTANT’s professional services will be immediately supervised by the Director of Economic Development.
B. Monica Robles, founder and President of Asociacion de Emprendedor@s, and approved by the Director of Economic Development, will be assigned as Project Director for the work defined in the Scope of Work. The assigned Project Director will be responsible for job performance, fee negotiations, and contractual matters, and is personally in charge of and personally supervise or perform the technical execution of the Project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of CONSULTANT, and will maintain direct communication with CITY.
C. Should the Project Director be unable to complete her respective responsibilities on any specific project assignment as set forth in the Task Order, for any reason, she will be replaced by another qualified person approved by the Director of Economic Development.
14. WAIVER. CITY’s review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT’s performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement, or any individual Task Order, at any time with or without cause. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date. - Page 6 of 17 -
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B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement, or any individual Task Order, at any time with CITY’s mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT’s own cost; CITY will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT will, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement, or any individual Task Order, be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY’s termination under this Section.
16. NOTICE OF BREACH AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE. Neither party will be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement based on a breach that is capable of being cured until it has received written notice of the breach from the other party. The party charged with breach will have fifteen (15) days from the date of receiving such notice in which to cure the breach or otherwise respond. If the circumstances leading to the charge that the Agreement was breached have not been cured or explained to the satisfaction of the other party within fifteen (15) days from the date on which the party received notice of breach, the non-breaching party may terminate this Agreement.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY’s property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY’s written notice. CITY agrees that use of CONSULTANT’s completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY’s own risk.
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other person or City without CITY’s prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.
19. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
i. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save harmless and indemnify and at CITY’s request reimburse defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers, employees and representatives from and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s officers, agents, employees, or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY’s request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
B. For purposes of this section “CITY” includes CITY’s officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 23, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to - Page 8 of 17 -
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the provisions concerning indemnification.
20. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.
CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
21. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.
CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees.
Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
22. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least four (4) years after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
23. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT must procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:
Type of Insurance Limits (combined single)
Commercial general liability: $2,000,000
Workers compensation Statutory requirement.
Business automobile liability $1,000,000
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of the most recent ISO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage.
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that may be carried by City will be excess thereto. Such insurance will be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City.
C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
D. Professional liability coverage will be on an “occurrence basis” if such coverage is available, or on a “claims made” basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT will continue to maintain the insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated (“extended insurance”). Such extended insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of “A:VII.”
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT’s expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate.
G. Self-Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement must allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self- insured retention (“SIR”) and deductible of the policy in lieu of CONSULTANT (as the named insured) should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible is subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director.
CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CITY’s behalf upon the CONSULTANT’S failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONSULTANT for breach of this - Page 10 of 17 -
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Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
24. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval to use any subcontractor while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must be of the proposed subcontractor and the terms of compensation. The subcontractor for any specific project scopes of work and services will be listed in the Task Order.
25. INCIDENTAL TASKS. When required by any Task Order, CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
26. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
If to CITY:
Attention: Monica Robles Attention: Jim DellaLonga
Asociacion de Emprendedor@s City of Bellflower
2400 E. Katella Ave. Suite 800 16600 Civic Center Drive Anaheim, CA 92806 Bellflower, CA 90706
(714) 627-2671 (562) 804-1424 ext. 2224
[email protected] [email protected]
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY’s conflict of interest regulations.
28. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
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29. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the State of California may exercise the rights reserved for it under this Agreement to ensure compliance with applicable California laws and regulations.
30. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibits, sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are two Exhibits to this Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns.
32. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Exhibit A: Scope of Work;
B. Exhibit B: Payment
33. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
34. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
35. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment. CITY’s city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
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36. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all such counterparts so executed constitute one agreement binding on all the Parties notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. In accordance with Government Code §16.5, the Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
37. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof will be construed as both covenants and conditions, the same as if the words importing such covenants and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph.
38. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
39. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
40. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
41. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY.
CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public agency.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF BELLFLOWER ASOCIACION DE EMPRENDEDOR@S
_____________________________ ________________________________ Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager Monica Robles, Founder & President
ATTEST:
_____________________________ EIN#: 83-2193804 Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK
Emprendedor@s (Entrepreneurship Program/Programa Emprendedor@s)
The Program is an intensive 8-week 2 hrs. per week program focused to educate, motivate, empower, and develop the leadership skills of the Hispanic community in Bellflower.
Description of the logistics for the Emprendedor@s Program below:
• Vetting and selection of participants* note: sometimes it takes up to 10 hrs. • Entering initial pre-selection session notes in our database for each registered participant.
• Calling pre-selected candidates to confirm their attendance & informing details about the class.
• Administrative time to provide, process & receive 641’s registration from each participant, as well as attendance excel sheets & Economic Impact Letter at the end of the class.
• Execution and teaching of the Emprendedor@s Program.
• Coordination with the Economic Development Department team of Graduation event, invitation to selected officials, etc.
• Creation and posting of the Eventbrite link which will include City logos and partners. • Invitation to participate to the community in English and Spanish. • Invitation to the graduation event in English and Spanish. • Promotion of both events through our social media outlets. • Emprendedor@s Program workbook (in Spanish only).
• 1 Hour Business Consulting per participant up to 30 participants only. • Unlimited texts, emails, whatsup contact, 10 min. calls per participant during the 8 - week program to serve their immediate needs and or business questions after and/or before class.
• Unlimited calls, texts, emails with the Department of Economic Director/Team of the City of Bellflower, to coordinate kick-off event, specials guests and graduation event (online or in-person).
• Other undefined administrative work.
• City of Bellflower, CA. & their partners and elected officials can provide completion certificates to each graduate at graduation event (online or in-person). • The Asociacion de Emprendedor@s will provide a completion certificate at week 8 of the Program.
• For up to 30 participants per class only.
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• For in-person classes (dependent on pandemic health restrictions) City will provide the venue for the class, with space for up to 30 participants.
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EXHIBIT B – PAYMENT
CONSULTANT will provide the Emprendedor@s (Entrepreneurship Program/Programa Emprendedor@s) described in Exhibit A for an annual not to exceed (NTE) amount of $27,350.
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