Attachment 1 - Psychological Consulting Associates Inc.pdf — Chula Vista City Council, August 25, 2026

1 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2026-251
Consultant Name: Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc. doing business as First Responder Psychological Services Rev. 6.4.2026

CITY OF CHULA VISTA

CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS FIRST

RESPONDER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

This Agreement is entered into effective as of September 1, 2026 by and between the City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (“City”) and Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc. doing business as First Responder Psychological Services, a California Corporation) (“Consultant”) (collectively, the “Parties” and, individually, a “Party”) with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2026, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP P32-2026), incorporated by reference and attached here as Exhibit B, seeking qualified, licensed pyschological services providers to conduct post-offer, pre-employment psychological evaluations for candidates applying to public safety and social service positions within the Police and Fire Departments; and

WHEREAS, the City received five (5) responses to solicitation RFP P32-2026; and

WHEREAS, the City’s selection committee evaluated the proposals and recommends entering into an agreement with Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Consultant’s proposal is attached here as Exhibit C and is incorporated by reference; and

WHEREAS, Consultant warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required of Consultant to City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

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OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties hereby acknowledge, City and Consultant hereby agree as follows:

1. SERVICES

1.1 Required Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services, and deliver to City the “Deliverables” (if any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or Deliverables described in Exhibit A shall be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”

1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Consultant agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with the reduction.

1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compli ance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies, procedures and ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request Consultant provide additional services related to the Required Services (“Additional Services”). If so, City and Consultant agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additional Services. Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the Additional Services shall be charged and paid consistent with the rates and terms already provided therein. Once added to Exhibit A, “Additional Services” shall also become “Required Services” for purposes of this Agreement.

1.4 Standard of Care. Consultant expres sly warrants and agrees that any and all Required Services hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard of care exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.

1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, or the willful misconduct of the Consultant or its subcontractors.

1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 5 indicates the need for Consultant to provide additional security for performance of its duties under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide such additional security prior to commencement of its Required Services in the form and on the terms prescribed on Exhibit A, or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.

1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services, Consultant shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal Code.

1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain a business license from City.

1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall submit for City’s information and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used by Consultant in the performance of the Required 3 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2026-251
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Services. Consultant agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure that all subcontractors and personnel utilized by the Consultant to complete its obligations under this Agreement comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and pol icies, whether federal, state, or local. In addition, if any subcontractor is expected to fulfill any responsibilities of the Consultant under this Agreement, Consultant shall ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the Consultant’s responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.

1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or Consultant’s commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall terminate, subject to Sections 6 .1 and 6.2 of this Agreement, when the P arties have complied with all their obligations hereunder; provided, however, provisions which expressly survive termination shall remain in effect.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to compensate Consultant in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit A, Section 4. Standard terms for billing and payment are set forth in this Section 2.

2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Consultant agrees to provide City with a detailed invoice for services performed each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in which the services were performed, unless otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall begin on the first of the month following the Effective Date of the Agreement. All charges must be presented in a line item format with each task separately explained in reasonable detail. Each invoice shall include the curr ent monthly amount being billed, the amount invoiced to date, and the remaining amount available under any approved budget. Consultant must obtain prior written authorization from City for any fees or expenses that exceed the estimated budget.

2.3 Payment to Consultant . Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice and confirmation that the Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily performed , City shall pay Consultant for the invoice amount within thirty (30) days. Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A and section 2.4, below . At City’s discretion, invoices not timely submitted may be subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.

2.4 Retention Policy. City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount due for Required Services detailed on each invoice (the “holdback amount”) . Upon City review and determination of Project Completion, the holdback amount will be issued to Consultant.

2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Consultant’s out-of-pocket costs incurred by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services if negotiated in advance and included in Exhibit A. Unless specifically provided in Exhibit A, Consultant shall be responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs incurred by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services.

2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Consultant for any fees or costs in excess of any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s) provided for in Exhibit A. City shall also not be responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or related to the errors, omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors.

2.7 Payment Not Final Approval . Consultant understands and agrees that payment to the Consultant or reimbursement for any Consultant costs related to the performance of Required Services does not constitute 4 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2026-251
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a City final decision regarding whether such payment or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for payment under this Agreement, nor does it constitute a waiver of any violation by Consultant of the terms of this Agreement. If City determines that Consultant is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation already paid, City will notify Consultant in writing and Consultant shall promptly return such amount.

3. INSURANCE

3.1 Required Insurance . Consultant must procure and maintain, during the period of performance of Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months after completion of Required Services, the policies of insurance described on the attached Exhibit D, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference (the “Required Insurance”). The Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of this Section.

3.2 Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions relating to the Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the commencement of work.

3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A V or better, or, if insurance is placed with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A X. For Workers ’ Compensation Insurance, insurance issued by the State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.

3.4 Subcontractors. Consultant must include all sub- consultants/sub-contractors as insureds under its policies and/or furnish separate certificates and endorsements demonstrating separate coverage for those not under its policies. Any separate coverage for sub- consultants must also comply with the terms of this Agreement.

3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers must be named as additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability, automobile, or pollution insurance specified as required in Exhibit D or as may otherwise be specified by City’s Risk Manager.. The general liability additional insured coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude Products/Completed Operations coverage.

3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Consultant’s general liability coverage must be primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance provided by Consultant and in no way relieves Consultant from its responsibility to provide insurance.

3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either P arty during the required insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice to the City by certified mail, return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such cancellation Consultant must procure and put into effect equivalent coverage(s).

3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement. In addition, Consultant waives any right it may have or may obtain to subrogation for a claim against City.

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3.9 Verification of Coverage . Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and any amendatory endorsements necessary to demonstrate to City that Consultant has obtained the Required Insurance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The words “will endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language must be deleted from all certificates. The required certificates and endorsements should otherwise be on industry standard forms. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these specifications.

3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a claims -made form, the following requirements also apply:

a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning of the work required by this Agreement.

b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.

c. If coverage is canceled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.

d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.

3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall not be construed to limit the Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement, including Indemnity.

3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit D, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Consultant shall timely and fully protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and contractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Required Services, the results of such performance, or this Agreement. This indemnity provision does not include any claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses arising f rom the sole negligence or willful mi sconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which may be in combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.

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4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services . Notwithstanding the forgoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design professional services, as defined by California Civil Code section 2782. 8, as may be amended from time to time, the defense and indemnity obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited to the extent required by California Civil Code section 2782.8.

4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 is Consultant’s obligation to defend, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, and with counsel approved in writing by City, any and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings that may be brought or instituted against one or more of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the limitations in this Section 4, Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against one or more of the Indemnified Parties for any and all related legal expenses and costs incurred by any of them.

4.4. Consultant’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall not be limited to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified Parties, or by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Consultant. Furthermore, Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall in no way limit, modify or excuse any of Consultant’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.

4.5. Enforcement Costs . Consultant agrees to pay any and all costs and fees City incurs in enforcing Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4.

4.6 Survival. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code require certain government officials and consultants performing work for government agencies to publicly disclose certain of their personal assets and income using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700).

In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit E, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Consultant is required to file a Form 700, Consultant warrants and represents that it has disclosed to City any economic interests held by Consultant, or its employees or subcontractors who will be performing the Required Services, in any real property or project which is the subject of this Agreement. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontrac tor working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that no officer or employee of City, has any interest, whether contractual, non -contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof, or in the business of Consultant or Consultant’s subcontractors. Consultant further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is discovered whether or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or violation of any of these warranties, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.

5.3 Levine Act. California Government Code section 84308, commonly known as the Levine Act, prohibits public agency officers from participating in any action related to a contract if such officer receives political 7 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2026-251
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contributions totaling more than $50 0 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party t o be awarded a specific contract. In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit F, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

6. REMEDIES

6.1 Termination for Cause . If for any reason whatsoever Consultant shall fail to perform the Required Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or if Consultant shall violate any of the other covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement (each a “Defaul t”), in addition to any and all other rights and remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to Consultant. Such notice shall identify the Default and the Agreement termination date. If Consultant notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior to City’s specified termination date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured, City may grant Consultant up to ten (10) additional days after the designated termination date to effectuate such cure. In the event of a termination under this Section 6.1, Consultant shall immediately provide City any and all ”Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Consul tant as part of the Required Services.

Such Work Product shall be City’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily performed prior to Consultant’s receipt of the Default notice; provided, however, in no event shall such compensation exceed the amount that would have been payable under this Agre ement for such work, and any such compensation shall be reduced by any costs incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of the Default.

6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by giving specific written notice to Consultant of such termination or suspension at least fifteen (15) days prior to the effective date thereof. Upon receipt of such notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under the Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) to City. Such Work Product shall be City's sole and exclu sive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for this Work Product in an amount equal to the amount due and payable under this Agreement for work satisfactorily performed as of the date of the termination/suspension notice plus any additional remaining Required Services requested or approved by City in advance that would maximize City’s value under the Agreement.

6.3 Waiver of Claims . In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Section, Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation as a result of such termination except as expressly provided in this Section 6.

6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with City and acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may be amended, the provisions of which, including such policies and procedures used by City in the implementation of same, are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon re quest by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement.

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6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in San Diego County, State of California. Consultant hereby waives any right to remove any action from San Diego County as may otherwise be permitted by California Code of Civil Procedure section 394.

6.6 Service of Process. Consultant agrees that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in California. If Consultant is a foreign corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that is not registered with the California Secretary of State, Consultant irrevocably consents to service of process on Consultant by first class mail directed to the individual and address listed under “For Legal Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A to this Agreement, and that such service shall be effective five days after mailing.

7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT

All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in connection with the performance of the Required Services (collectively “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No such Work Product shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the United States or in any other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such Work Product, without requiring any permission of Consultant, except as may be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited by other applicable laws. With respect to computer files containing data generated as Work Product, Consultant shall make available to City, upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary functional computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both Parties.

8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for Consultant’s unique qualifications and traits. Consultant shall not assign any of its rights or responsibilities under this Agreement, nor any part hereof, without City’s prior written consent, which City may grant, condition or deny in its sole discretion.

8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Consultant warrants and represents that they have the authority to execute same on behalf of Consultant and to bind Consultant to its obligations hereunder without any further action or direction from Consultant or any board, principle or officer thereof.

8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has signed such a counterpart.

8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto and other agreements expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the P arties with respect to the subject matter contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and statements, oral or written, are superseded.

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8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following completion of the Required Services , Consultant agrees to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the performance of the Agreement , including accounting for costs and expenses charged to City, including such records in the possession of sub- contractors/sub-consultants.

8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in order to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.

8.8 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to City a wholly independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents (“Consultant Related Individuals”), except as set forth in this Agreement. No Consultant Related Individuals shall be deemed employees of City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits. Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other payroll tax with respect to any Consultant Related Individuals; instead, Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with respect to same. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its Consultant Related Individuals are employees or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatsoever against City, or bind City in any manner.

8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any P arty shall be deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such Party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified in this Agreement a t the places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or otherwise provided in writing.

8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record, including facsimile or email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time.

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SIGNATURE PAGE

CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and Consultant agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of the Agreement, that they fully agree and consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING
ASSOCIATES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS

FIRST RESPONDER PSYCHOLOGICAL

SERVICES

CITY OF CHULA VISTA

BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________ DR. GINA L. GALLIVAN, PH.D., ABPP TIFFANY ALLEN

CEO AND PRESIDENT CITY MANAGER

APPROVED AS TO FORM

BY: _______________________________
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS

1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice

A. City Contract Administration:

Chula Vista Police Department
Jonathan Alegre, Police Administrative Services Administrator 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-2570
[email protected]

For Legal Notice Copy to:

City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
[email protected]

B. Consultant Contract Administration:

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS FIRST

RESPONDER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Dr. Gina L. Gallivan, Ph.D., ABPP
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (424) 289-0299
[email protected]

For Legal Notice Copy to:
[ same as above]

2. Required Services

A. General Description:

Consultant w ill provide post- offer, pre -employment psychological evaluations for candidates applying to public safety and social service positions within the Police and Fire Departments.

B. Detailed Description:

1. Evaluation Components
Consultant shall conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations that include:

Clinical Interview
• Structured or semi-structured interview conducted by a licensed psychologist • Assessment of mental health history, behavioral patterns, coping strategies, and risk factors Risk Assessment
• Identification of psychological conditions that may impair job performance • Evaluation of potential hazards to self or others
Final Determination
• Clear, written recommendation of “Psychologically Suitable,” “Not Suitable,” or “Suitable with Conditions/Monitoring” (if permitted by City policy)

2. Reporting Requirements
Consultant shall provide:
• Written evaluation reports for each candidate, including test results, interview findings, and suitability determination.
• Reports delivered within 10 business days of evaluation unless otherwise agreed. • Documentation that is clear, concise, and legally defensible for use in hiring decisions. • Immediate notification to the City of any candidate presenting imminent safety concerns.

3. Consultation & Support
Consultant shall:
• Provide consultation to City HR and department leadership regarding psychological suitability standards. • Participate in meetings, hearings, or legal proceedings as needed (with separate compensation if applicable). • Advise on best practices for psychological screening in public safety and social service settings.

4. Compliance Requirements
Consultant must comply with:
• All applicable state and federal laws
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines (if applicable) • Ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) • Confidentiality and data security requirements

5. Administrative Responsibilities
Consultant shall:
• Maintain secure records in accordance with legal retention requirements • Provide monthly or quarterly utilization reports
• Ensure all evaluators hold appropriate licensure and training • Provide facilities suitable for confidential testing and interviewing • Offer remote or hybrid evaluation options if permitted by City policy

6. Qualifications of Contractor
Consultant must:
• Be a licensed psychologist in good standing
• Have demonstrated experience conducting pre -employment psychological evaluations for public safety agencies
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7. Volume & Scheduling
• Approximately 250 evaluations per year
• Ability to scale services up or down based on City needs • Flexible scheduling to accommodate candidate availability • Timely completion of evaluations to support hiring timelines

8. Performance Standards
Consultant shall meet the following standards:
• Evaluation reports delivered within agreed timelines
• High inter- rater reliability and consistency across evaluators • Responsiveness to City inquiries within 48 hours
• Professional, respectful treatment of all candidates
• Compliance with audit or quality assurance reviews

3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin September 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2028 for completion of all Required Services.

4. Compensation:

A. Form of Compensation

☐ Single Fixed Fee. For performance of all of the Required Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall pay a single fixed fee of $Enter Contract Amount, upon completion of all Required Services to City’s satisfaction.

☒ Fixed Fee Paid in Increments. For the completion of each Deliverable of the Required Services, as identified in section 2.B., above , City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each Deliverable, in the amounts set forth below:

Task No. Deliverable Amount
1 Post-Offer, Pre-Employment
Psychological Evaluation
$450 per candidate
2 Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation $450 per hour
3 Re-Testing (if required) $70 per test
4 Expedited Report Fee $100 per request
5 Candidate Appeal Evaluation $650 per evaluation
6 Consultation with City Staff $175 per hour
7 Travel or Mileage (if services
require onsite presence)
$150 per hour
8 Crisis Intervention – Onsite
response
$350 per hour Port-to-Port
9 Follow-up Counseling $195 per hour
10 Training (Variety of Topics) $350 per hour
11 Peer Support Training: POST
Certified (3-day)
$299 per student
12 ICISF CISM Training (2-day) $199 per student
14 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2026-251
Consultant Name: Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc. doing business as First Responder Psychological Services Rev. 6.4.2026

☐ Time and Materials. For performance of the Required Services by Consultant as identified in Section 2.B., above, City shall pay Consultant for the productive hours of time spent by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services, at the rates or amounts as indicated below:

Enter Applicable Hourly Rates

B. Reimbursement of Costs

☒ None, the compensation includes all costs

☐ Invoiced or agreed-upon amounts as follows:

Enter or Attach And Reference Any Agreed-Upon Cost Reimbursements

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Consultant for services performed through June 30, 2032 shall not exceed $254,358.

5. Special Provisions:

☐ Permitted Sub-Consultants: None

☐ Security for Performance: None

☒ Notwithstanding the completion date set forth in Section 3 above, City has option to extend this Agreement for four (4) additional one-year terms or July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029; July 1, 2029 through June 30, 2030; July 1, 2030 through June 30, 2031 and July 1, 2031 through June 30, 2032) . The City Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer shall be authorized to exercise the extensions on behalf of the City. If the City exercises an option to extend, each extension shall be on the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that the amounts specified in Section 4 above may be increased by up to current San Diego Consumer Price Index and capped at a maximum 5% for each extension. The City shall give written notice to Consultant of the City’s election to exercise the extension via the Notice of Exercise of Option to Extend document.

☐ Other: Not Applicable)

☐ None

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THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP P32-2026
N
otice is hereby given that proposals will be received until 12:00 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2026, Pacific Standard Time (PST), furnishing the City of Chula Vista with:

Public Safety Psychological Evaluations
Pr
ospective Proposers are hereby referred to the proposal instructions, general provisions, and terms and conditions contained in this request for proposal. All proposals must be submitted through PlanetBids by the due date and time. Late proposals or proposals received via email/fax will not be considered.

I
f you experience technical difficulties submitting your proposal, you must first contact PlanetBids (818) 992-1771 to receive technical assistance. If PlanetBids is unable to address your issue, you must notify Angélica Arellano / [email protected]
Q
uestions related to the proposal must be submitted through PlanetBids. Questions must be received by 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Answers will be uploaded to PlanetBids no later than 5:00 P.M.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

T
he City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received any portion of any proposal and to waive any irregularities or informalities in proposals or the RFP process. Any addenda that are issued through this RFP must be signed and returned with your submittal.

M
. A
ngélica Arellano
Procurement Specialist

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Schedule (All times are PST)
Activity Date Deadline
(All Times Pacific)
RFP Posted to PlanetBids Friday, March 20, 2026 8:00 A.M.

Question Submittal through
PlanetBids Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 P.M.

Response to Questions Released Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:00 P.M.

RFP Response and Proposal Due Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 P.M.

Presentations/Interviews April 27-30 TBD
Selection of Consultant April 27-30 TBD
Agreement Development May 2026
Council Adoption June 2, 2026
Contract Inception June 2, 2026
Objective
The City of Chula Vista seeks a qualified, licensed psychological services provider to conduct approximately 250 post ‑offer, pre ‑employment psychological evaluations per year for candidates applying to public safety and social service positions within the Police and Fire Departments. The Police Department represents the primary volume of evaluations, while the Fire Department will access these services on an as‑needed basis. These evaluations ensure that candidates are free from job‑ relevant psychological impairments and possess the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral capacities required for high‑ risk, high‑responsibility roles.

Th
e objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to contract for an initial term of one -year (12-month) for psychological evaluation services. The City will evaluate and determine the need for ongoing services and at the City’s option the agreement will include four (4) one-year options to renew.

Background
The City of Chula Vista is located in southern San Diego County, approximately seven miles north of the international border with Mexico. Chula Vista is the second largest City in the County, the 15th largest in California and the 75th largest City in the United States. With a population of 277,000 residents, the City of Chula Vista is one of largest employers in the County with over 1,000 regular employees.

T
he City of Chula Vista is a full-service charter city providing a range of services including police, fire, animal care, library, public works, parks and recreation, development services, and economic development.

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The City of Chula Vista works to preserve its fiscal health by applying continuous improvement practices, strengthening neighborhoods through effective police and fire services, enhancing local land-use control to support a strong economy, and fostering a healthy, wellness-focused environment for residents.

S
cope of Work (SOW)
Vendors must be able to, at a minimum, provide the services outlined below. Your response must identify your company's approach and methodology for satisfying each of the items listed in the SOW. Cost/fee proposals should be inclusive of all services identified in the SOW, if any component is not included you must identify the section and cost/fee for that service.

1. Evaluation Components
The Contractor shall conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations that include:

Review of Background Information
• Personal history statements
• Prior psychological or medical evaluations (if applicable) • Job analyses and essential job functions provided by the City Standardized Psychological Testing
• Validated, job-relevant instruments (e.g., MMPI-2-RF, CPI, PAI, or equivalent) • Measures of emotional stability, impulse control, stress tolerance, judgment, and interpersonal f
unctioning
• Validity scales to detect response distortion
Clinical Interview
• Structured or semi-structured interview conducted by a licensed psychologist • Assessment of mental health history, behavioral patterns, coping strategies, and risk factors Risk Assessment
• Identification of psychological conditions that may impair job performance • Evaluation of potential hazards to self or others
Final Determination
• Clear, written recommendation of “Psychologically Suitable,” “Not Suitable,” or “Suitable with Conditions/Monitoring” (if permitted by City policy)

2. Reporting Requirements
The Contractor shall provide:
• Written evaluation reports for each candidate, including test results, interview findings, and suitability determination.
• Reports delivered within 10 business days of evaluation unless otherwise agreed. • Documentation that is clear, concise, and legally defensible for use in hiring decisions. • Immediate notification to the City of any candidate presenting imminent safety concerns.

3. Consultation & Support
The Contractor shall:
• Provide consultation to City HR and department leadership regarding psychological suitability standards.

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• Participate in meetings, hearings, or legal proceedings as needed (with separate compensation if ap
plicable).
• Advise on best practices for psychological screening in public safety and social service settings.

4. Compliance Requirements
The Contractor must comply with:
• All applicable state and federal laws
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines (if applicable) • Ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) • Confidentiality and data security requirements

5. A
dministrative Responsibilities
The Contractor shall:
• Maintain secure records in accordance with legal retention requirements • Provide monthly or quarterly utilization reports
• Ensure all evaluators hold appropriate licensure and training • Provide facilities suitable for confidential testing and interviewing • Offer remote or hybrid evaluation options if permitted by City policy

6. Qualifications of Contractor
The Contractor must:
• Be a licensed psychologist in good standing
• Have demonstrated experience conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety agencies
• Have familiarity with high-risk occupational demands and validated assessment tools • Maintain professional liability insurance at required levels

8. Performance Standards
The Contractor shall meet the following standards:
• Evaluation reports delivered within agreed timelines
• High inter-rater reliability and consistency across evaluators • Responsiveness to City inquiries within 48 hours
• Professional, respectful treatment of all candidates
• Compliance with audit or quality assurance reviews
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9. Cost Summary
Vendors shall provide pricing in Attachment A – Cost Proposal Table. The City reserves the right to request detail line-item pricing.

Proposal Form and Content
The City will accept proposals in accordance with the instructions and specifications in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

A
. Provide one (1) original PDF document uploaded in PlanetBids on or before the due date identified in this RFP.

B
. PREPARATION: Proposals should be prepared in such a way as to provide a straightforward, concise delineation of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP and should address how your firm would provide the services identified in the Scope of Work.

C
. PROPOSAL FORMAT: Proposals shall adhere to the following format for organization and content.

Proposals must be divided into the individual sections listed below.

D
. TABLE OF CONTENTS - The table of contents shall identify the contents of the proposal in a format c
onsistent with the proposal requirements and format set forth herein.

E. GEN
ERAL INFORMATION AND EXPIERENCE: Provide a brief description of your organizational structure, including if any significant changes to structure or leadership in the past 36 months, and any expected organizational changes in the next year. Identify the number of years of experience in providing services similar in size and scope requested in the RFP.

F. C
APABILITIES: This relates to the individual/firm’s capabilities to provide the professional services described in the Scope of Services. Please demonstrate the individual/firm’s capabilities, using specific examples projects/services you and your firm completed for other public agencies .

Provide five (5) client references for which you have provided similar services. References shall include date and description of service, project location, completion dates, organization’s name, contact person, title, address, and telephone number.

G
. P OINT OF CONTACT: Identify the primary contact for the City and other subconsultants that are proposed to be used. Backgrounds or biographies should be provided.

H. FI
RM’S METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH TO WORK: This should include a description of your proposed working conditions, assumptions and methodology to provide the requested services that were used to develop the fee proposal.

I. FIR
M’S P HILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS : Provide a detailed description of the firm’s philosophy and ethical standards.

J. FEE P
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K. EXCEPTIONS – Respondent must identify any exceptions to the City’ terms and conditions outlined in the RFP and attached Two Party Agreement. Any exceptions to the City’s limitations of liability Certificate of Insurance or Indemnification sections of these documents may constitute grounds to reject the proposal and not be subject to review by the Selection Committee.

L. PRIVACY AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT – As part of the City of Chula Vista’s commitment to privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible technology use, all vendors that are being considered for award for IT-related services must comply with the City’s Pri vacy Ordinance and complete the City’s Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) Questionnaire. This requirement applies to any vendor that will have access to City systems, resources, or data; provide remote or onsite support; manage or maintain City- owned infrastruct ure; host or process City data; integrate with City networks or applications; or otherwise perform services that may impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of City information systems. The VRA assesses cybersecurity practices, data protection measures, regulatory compliance, and insurance coverage. Failure to complete the VRA or meet the City’s minimum cybersecurity standards may disqualify a vendor from award consideration. Exceptions may be requested but are subject to approval by the City’s IT Director.

M. Respondent shall provide information regarding any previous security breaches.

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Evaluation Method
All proposals shall be reviewed to verify that the Respondent has met the minimum requirements.

Proposals that have not complied with requirements, do not meet minimum content and quality standards, or take unacceptable exceptions to the General Terms and Conditions or 2 -party agreement, will be eliminated from further consideration. Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an evaluation committee comprised of City of Chula Vista personnel. T he City of Chula Vista intends to accept the proposal it determines to be in the best interests of the City, based on the overall proposal, not exclusively on cost or any other specific factor. The City reserves the right to amend, modify, reject, negotiate, or accept any proposal in whole or in part at its sole discretion.

Evaluation Criteria
The award to the successful Respondent will be based upon response to the requirements outlined in this RFP, and an estimate of the quality and effectiveness of each it’s services in the following areas (not listed in order of importance):
a. E
xperience/Past Performance/References (Must have a minimum of 5 years City-specific public sector experience) – Consideration will be given based upon the firm’s experience, years in business, past and current client references; technical expertise and professional competence in areas directly related to this RFP; number of years’ experience i n
p
erforming similar work in performing services identified in this RFP for municipalities in California.
b
. Personnel – Respondent shall submit resumes of all primary professional staff members who will be performing services under the contract. Respondent should demonstrate that all key personnel have been successfully involved with projects of similar scope and magnitude.
c. A
pproach to Work – This category will evaluate the Respondent’s ability to take upon itself the responsibilities set forth in the Scope of Work and produce the required outcome in a timely manner. Consideration will be given for the overall quality of the proposal, including a demonstrated understanding of the purpo se, scope and objective of the services to be performed. It is the intention of the City of Chula Vista to award a contract to the Respondent who furnishes satisfactory evidence that the Respondent ha s
th
e requisite experience and ability to enable the Res pondent to prosecute the work successfully and properly, and to complete services in a timely manner. To determine the degree of responsibility to be credited to the Respondent , the City of Chula Vista will weigh the evidence that the Respondent has performed satisfactorily other contracts of like nature, magnitude and comparable difficulty and comparable rates of progress. d
. Proposed Cost (Please see attachment A – Cost Proposal Table) e. O
ptional Interview – In the event the City decides that interviews are necessary, Respondents who are finalists will be notified as promptly as possible. Each interview will consist of a presentation of no longer than one (1) hour. Notice of confirmation of the interview date/time will be given by telephone or in writing.

THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP P32-2026
Due Date: Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Submitted by:

Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc.

DBA First Responder Psychological Services
10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(424) 289-0299
[email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE .............................................. 3 CAPABILITIES ...................................................................................................... 4 POINT OF CONTACT ........................................................................................... 6 FIRM’S METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH TO WORK ................................ 8 FIRM’S PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS ...................................13 FIRM’S PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS ...................................15 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................16 PRIVACY AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT ......................16 PREVIOUS SECURITY BREACHES .................................................................16 PERSONNEL ........................................................................................................17 City of Chula Vista, RFP P32-2026 Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE
Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc. (PCA) is one of the largest providers of public safety psychological evaluations in California. PCA was established in 2002 and has developed and maintained long-standing contracts with some of the largest agencies in the state, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and Long Beach Police Department, where it successfully delivers hundreds of high-volume evaluations annually.

Dr. Gina L. Gallivan, Ph.D., ABPP, is the President and CEO of PCA and a Board-Certified Police and Public Safety Psychologist in good standing with more than 25 years of specialized experience providing psychological services to over 100 law enforcement, fire service, and public safety agencies throughout California. Her law enforcement psychology training began with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 1998, where she completed both a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship. In 2002, after working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as a law enforcement psychologist, Dr. Gallivan began working with Dr. Larry Blum, one of the pioneers of police psychology. She took over his practice following his retirement in 2009. Dr. Gal livan has conducted more than 20,000 POST -compliant pre -employment psychological evaluations and is nationally recognized for advancing officer wellness, traumatic stress care, organizational health, and operational decision-making.

Dr. Gallivan serves as a primary psychological responder and advisor during some of California’s most complex and high -profile critical incidents, including officer -involved shootings, line -of- duty deaths, mass casualty and active-shooter events, pediatric fatalities, workplace violence, and incidents involving significant public and media scrutiny. She provides leadership grounded in clinical discernment through on -scene psychological triage, structured debriefings, and agency stabilization services that g uide command staff and personnel in clear interpretation and disciplined decision-making under pressure.

Dr. Gallivan is one of approximately 30 psychologists in California board -certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPP). She serves in a national leadership role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as Chair of the Police Officer Wellness Initiatives Committee and has previously served as General Chair and Executive Board Member of the Police Psychological Services Section. She also provides system -level leadership as a POST Subject Matter Expert and curriculum author for Learning Domain 14 (Officer Wellness), shaping the development of statewide academy training.

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CAPABILITIES

PCA has the capabilities to provide the professional services described in the Scope of Services.

These five (5) client references are specific examples of projects/services PCA has completed for public agencies that demonstrate PCA’s capabilities. References shall include date and description of service, project location, completion dates, organization’s name, contact person, title, address, and telephone number.

Project 1
Organization Name: Torrance Police Department
Project Location: 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, California, 90503 Project Date: 2001 – Present
Agency Contact: Lt. Chad Farley, Project Manager
Phone: (310) 618-5641
Email: [email protected]
Project Description: Pre-employment psychological screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, clinical consultation, training, psychotherapy, and critical incident stress management, including officer- involved shooting and line-of-duty death support.

Project 2
Organization Name: City of Long Beach (Police and Fire Departments) Project Date: 2012 – Present
Project Location: 400 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 Agency Contact (Police): Linda Warren, Project Manager Phone: (562) 570-5942
Email: [email protected]
Agency Contact (Fire): Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief
Phone: (562) 453-5764
Email: [email protected]
Project Description: Pre-employment psychological screenings for police, fire, and public safety employees.

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Project 3
Organization Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Project Date: 2001 – Present
Project Location: 211 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Agency Contact: Lieutenant Laura Avelar
Phone: (213) 229-3113
Project Description: Provide pre-employment psychological screenings for Deputy Sheriffs, Custody Assistants, Reserved and Armed Security Officers.

Project 4
Organization Name: City of Huntington Beach (Police and Fire Departments) Project Date: 2001 – Present
Project Location: 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Agency Contact (Fire): Fire Chief Eric McCoy or Kristin Nadvornick, Project Manager Phone: (714) 536-5411
Email: [email protected]
Agency Contact (Police): Bernard Atkins, Project Manager Phone: (714) 536-5936
Email: [email protected]
Project Description: Pre-employment psychological screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, clinical consultation, training, psychotherapy, and critical incident stress management for police and fire personnel.

Project 5
Organization Name: Culver City Police Department
Project Date: 2018 – 2025
Project Location: 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Agency Contact: Pamela Graves
Phone: (310) 253-6000
Email: [email protected]
Project Description: Pre-employment psychological screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, clinical consultation, training, psychotherapy, and critical incident stress management for police personnel. Services included implementation of a comprehensive wellness program, employee wellness training, critical incident debriefings, officer- involved shooting support, and peer support team development and consultation.

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POINT OF CONTACT
Identify the primary contact for the City and other subconsultants that are proposed to be used.

Backgrounds or biographies should be provided.

Company Emergency Contact
Emergency contact person in reference to the services:

Dr. Gina L. Gallivan, Ph.D., ABPP
CEO and President
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Office: 424-289-0299
Fax: 310-443-4220
Email: [email protected]
Office Manager/Testing Supervisor (Project Manager)
Karla Macareno
Office Manager – Testing Scheduling (Employee)
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (424) 289-0299
Fax: (310) 443-4220
Email: [email protected]
Billing, Invoicing and Insurance
Judy Ramos
Account Manager
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (760) 687-3221
Email: [email protected]
Contracts
Brenda Hulsey
Contract Analyst/Consultant
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (909) 734-4559
Email: [email protected]
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Key Staff (Clinical Staff to provide Public Safety Psychological Evaluations:
• Gina L. Gallivan, Ph.D., ABPP – President/CEO – Psychological Evaluations (In-person or virtual). More than twenty -one (21) years of experience in the application of clinical assessment procedures and report writing with adult populations beginning in 20 00. Dr.

Gallivan has conducted more than 10,000 evaluations with adults using objective psychological tests (which includes application of clinical assessment procedures and report writing with adult populations), for more than 60 Agencies. In addition, 2 4 years post-doctorate, 19 years CA POST -Compliant Evaluator, 14 years Board Certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology.
• Lawrence Ball, Psy.D., ABPP – Psychological Evaluations (In -person or virtual). Has extensive experience working with police and first -responders. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) psychological services division, and has provided psychological services in the greater Los Angeles area for over 20 years. In addition, 13 years CA POST-Compliant Evaluator, 13 years Board Certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology.
• Kathleen Wellbrock, Ph.D. (Post Certified) (Virtual)
More than eighteen (18) year(s) of assessment experience with law enforcement/correctional job applicants; including Law Enforcement Pre -Employment Evaluations for the following Agencies: California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), San Bernardino Sheriff, Riverside Sheriff, Orange County Sheriff, and Police Departments in San Bernardino, Ontario, La Verne, Riverside, Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Huntington Park, Long Beach, Los Angeles School, Montebello, Placentia, and Redondo Beach.
•
• Keneeza Lafir, Ph.D. (Post Certified – ABPP Board Certification in process) (In -person or virtual). More than three (3) year(s) of assessment experience with law enforcement/correctional job applicants; providing Law Enforcement Pre -Employment Evaluations. Dr. Lafir has conducted more than 3000+ evaluations with adults using objective psychological tests, for agencies including: California Department of Corrections, Culver City PD, Hermosa Beach PD, Huntington Beach PD, Huntington Park PD, Long Beach PD, Los Angeles School PD, Montebello PD, Placentia PD, Redondo Beach PD, Santa Monica PD, Seal Beach PD, South Gate PD, UCLA PD, Upland PD, and the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

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FIRM’S METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH TO WORK
Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc. (PCA) is a California -registered Psychological Corporation within the meaning of Part 4, Division 3, Title 1, California Corporations Code. It is owned and operated by a licensed California psychologist. PCA has co mpleted a rebranding and now conducts business as First Responder Psychological Services. This reflects a name change and brand update only; the legal entity, ownership, and operational structure remain the same.

PCA’s evaluation model is designed specifically for high-liability public safety hiring decisions, where consistency, defensibility, and timely execution are critical. PCA’s approach integrates standardized assessment methods, experienced public safety psy chologists, and efficient administrative systems to ensure timely, consistent, and defensible hiring decisions.

PCA is fully equipped to support the City’s projected annual volume of approximately 250 pre- employment psychological evaluations. With operational capacity to conduct up to 150 evaluations per week, PCA can readily accommodate fluctuations in hiring activ ity, including high-volume recruitment periods, without impacting service delivery.

This capacity directly supports PCA’s ability to consistently meet and exceed the City’s required turnaround time of 10 business days, with standard report delivery completed within five (5) business days of the evaluation. This ensures that hiring timelin es remain efficient and are not delayed by the psychological evaluation process.

Scope of Work

1. Evaluation Components
PCA conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations consistent with POST guidelines and industry best practices. Each evaluation includes:
• Review of Background Information
PCA reviews all available background materials provided by the City, including personal history statements, prior psychological or medical evaluations (when available), and job-related information. This information is integrated into the clinical assessment to ensure job-relevant evaluation.
• Standardized Psychological Testing
PCA utilizes a standardized battery of validated psychological instruments commonly used in public safety screening, including the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), California Psychological Inventory (CPI), and other job -relevant measures as appropri ate. These instruments are selected based on their empirical support, relevance to public safety competencies, and consistency with POST guidelines. The assessment battery is designed to evaluate emotional stability, impulse control, stress tolerance, judg ment, interpersonal functioning, and other City of Chula Vista, RFP P32-2026 Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc.

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psychological factors critical to successful performance in high -risk public safety roles. Each instrument includes embedded validity indicators to assess response consistency, defensiveness, and potential distortion.

Test results are not used in isolation but are integrated with background information and clinical interview findings to form a comprehensive, job -relevant evaluation.

This multi-method approach ensures accuracy, fairness, and legal defensibility in all suitability determinations.
• Clinical Interview
A structured clinical interview is conducted by a licensed, POST -compliant psychologist with specialized experience in public safety populations. The interview evaluates psychological history, behavioral patterns, coping strategies, and job - relevant risk factors.
• Risk Assessment
PCA evaluates candidates across core psychological competency domains relevant to public safety performance, including interpersonal functioning, judgment and decision-making, emotional regulation, integrity, and work -related reliability, consistent with POST-informed evaluation models.
• Final Determination
Each evaluation results in a clear, written recommendation of “Psychologically Suitable,” “Not Suitable,” or “Suitable with Conditions/Monitoring,” consistent with City policy. Recommendations are based on objective data, clinical judgment, and job-relevant standards.

2. Reporting Requirements
PCA provides clear, concise, and legally defensible written reports for each candidate.

Reports include test results, interview findings, and a documented rationale supporting the final recommendation.

Reports are delivered within five (5) business days of the completed evaluation process. PCA provides immediate notification to the City if any candidate presents an imminent safety concern.

PCA maintains consistent report structure and documentation standards to support hiring decisions, administrative review, and legal scrutiny when necessary.

3. Consultation and Support
PCA provides ongoing consultation to City Human Resources and department leadership regarding psychological suitability standards, candidate -specific concerns, and best practices in public safety hiring.

PCA is available to participate in meetings, appeals, or legal proceedings as needed.

Consultation services are grounded in extensive experience working with California public safety agencies and understanding operational demands.

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4. Compliance Requirements
All services are conducted in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, and California POST guidelines.

PCA adheres to the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.

All evaluators are licensed psychologists in good standing with special ized training in public safety psychological evaluations.

5. Administrative Responsibilities
PCA maintains secure records in accordance with legal retention requirements and industry standards. All candidate information is handled using secure systems to protect confidentiality and data integrity.

PCA provides utilization reporting as requested and ensures all evaluators maintain appropriate licensure, training, and ongoing professional development.

Evaluations are conducted in professional, confidential settings and may be performed in person or via secure, POST-compliant telehealth platforms when appropriate and permitted by City policy. All remote evaluations follow established protocols to ensure identity verification, confidentiality, and adherence to applicable professional and legal standards.

6. Qualifications of Contractor
PCA meets and exceeds all minimum qualification requirements outlined in the RFP and has extensive experience providing pre -employment psychological evaluation services to public safety agencies throughout California, as detailed below:

Licensed Psychologist in Good Standing. All evaluations are conducted by licensed psychologists in good standing with the State of California. PCA ensures that all clinical personnel maintain current licensure and comply with all applicable regulatory and professional standards.

Experience Conducting Pre -Employment Psychological Evaluations for Public Safety Agencies. PCA has conducted tens of thousands of POST -compliant pre -employment psychological evaluations for public safety agencies throughout California. Dr. Gina L.

Gallivan, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO, has personally conducted over 20,000 of these evaluations. PCA has provided services to over 100 law enforcement, fire service, and public safety agencies throughout California.

Familiarity with High -Risk Occupational Demands and Validated Assessment Tools.

PCA’s evaluators have extensive experience working with public safety personnel and a thorough understanding of the psychological demands associated with high -risk occupations.

PCA utilizes validated, job -relevant psychological assessment instruments and structured evaluation methods aligned with POST guidelines to ensure accurate and defensible suitability determinations.

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Professional Liability Insurance. PCA maintains professional liability insurance and all other required insurance coverage at levels consistent with RFP requirements. Certificates of Insurance will be provided upon award.

7. Volume & Scheduling
PCA maintains operational capacity to support both routine hiring volumes and periods of increased recruitment activity without disruption to service delivery. Existing staffing, scheduling systems, and administrative support allow PCA to efficiently manag e evaluation volume while maintaining consistent turnaround times.

Scalability. PCA has the ability to scale services up or down based on the City’s needs. PCA maintains sufficient staffing and operational flexibility to support both routine hiring and high- volume recruitment periods.

Flexible Scheduling. PCA offers flexible scheduling to accommodate candidate availability, including coordination with City personnel to ensure timely appointment scheduling and minimal delays in the evaluation process.

Timely Completion of Evaluations. PCA consistently meets and exceeds required timelines, with standard report delivery completed within five (5) business days of the evaluation. This ensures that the psychological evaluation process supports, rather than delays, the City’s hiring timelines.

8. Performance Standards
PCA maintains consistent performance standards aligned with the City’s requirements, including:
● Timely delivery of evaluation reports within agreed timelines ● High consistency and reliability across evaluators through standardized assessment protocols
● Responsiveness to City inquiries within 48 hours
● Professional and respectful treatment of all candidates ● Compliance with quality assurance and audit processes Defensibility and Quality Assurance
PCA’s evaluation process is designed to ensure legal defensibility and consistency across all assessments. This includes standardized testing protocols, structured clinical interviews, and defined rating criteria for psychological competencies.

All reports include documented rationale linking assessment findings to job -relevant standards.

PCA maintains internal quality control through peer consultation and adherence to established professional guidelines, ensuring that evaluations are objective, consistent, and defensible in administrative or legal review.

PCA understands the clinical, operational, and legal requirements associated with POST - compliant psychological evaluations and is prepared to deliver responsive, consistent, and legally defensible services that support the City’s hiring objectives.

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Additional Services: Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations (FFDE) In addition to pre -employment psychological evaluations, PCA provides Fitness -for-Duty Evaluations (FFDE) as requested by the City in its Fee Proposal – Cost Proposal Table. FFDE services are conducted in accordance with established professional guidelines , including those developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Psychological Services Section.

FFDE evaluations include a review of relevant background and administrative information, clinical interview, and administration of appropriate psychological testing based on the referral question. Each evaluation results in a clear, job-related determination regarding the employee’s psychological fitness for duty, supported by documented clinical findings.

PCA provides timely verbal feedback when necessary and delivers written reports within established timelines. All FFDE services are conducted with strict separation from pre - employment evaluations to maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest.

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FIRM’S PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS
Provide a detailed description of the firm’s philosophy and ethical standards.

Psychological Consulting Associates, doing business as First Responder Psychological Services, is committed to delivering objective, evidence -based, and ethically sound psychological evaluation services tailored to the unique demands of public safety agencies.

Philosophy
Our philosophy is grounded in the understanding that public safety personnel operate in high - risk, high -liability environments that require sound judgment, emotional stability, impulse control, and resilience. Psychological evaluations are a critical compo nent in ensuring that candidates and incumbents are capable of safely performing essential job functions while protecting the integrity of the agency and the communities they serve.

We approach each evaluation with a commitment to fairness, objectivity, consistency, and cultural competence, recognizing the importance of both individual rights and organizational responsibility. Our process is designed to produce clear, practical, and legally defensible outcomes that support informed decision-making.

POST Compliance and Professional Standards
All psychological evaluations are conducted in full compliance with applicable California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) regulations and guidelines, including those governing pre-employment psychological screening for peace officers.

Our evaluative process includes:
• Use of POST-approved psychological assessment instruments, such as the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), or equivalent validated measures assessing relevant psychological domains
• Comprehensive clinical interviews aligned with POST standards • Evaluation of psychological suitability factors, including emotional regulation, judgment, integrity, stress tolerance, and interpersonal functioning • Documentation and reporting that meet POST requirements for clarity, defensibility, and appropriateness
Board-Certified Expertise
Our team includes access to highly qualified clinicians, including Board-Certified Police and Public Safety Psychologists, representing a specialized credential held by a limited number of professionals nationwide. This advanced certification reflects a high level of expertise in conducting psychological evaluations specifically within public safety contexts.

This level of specialization ensures:

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• Adherence to nationally recognized best practices
• Advanced understanding of public safety culture and operational demands • Increased reliability and defensibility of evaluation outcomes • Alignment with industry-leading standards in police and public safety psychology Ethical Standards
All services are conducted in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards, including:
• Compliance with federal and state laws, including HIPAA • Adherence to professional ethical guidelines governing psychological practice • Maintenance of strict confidentiality, with clear communication of its limits • Objectivity and neutrality in all evaluations, free from bias or undue influence • Avoidance of dual relationships and conflicts of interest • Delivery of opinions supported by clinical data and sound professional judgment Quality Assurance and Professional Integrity
We maintain rigorous quality assurance practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability, including:
• Standardized evaluation protocols and procedures
• Ongoing training and continuing education for evaluators • Peer consultation and case review, as appropriate
• Timely, thorough, and well-documented reporting
Public Safety Focus
Our firm has extensive experience working with law enforcement, fire service, and other public safety agencies. We understand the unique psychological, operational, and cultural demands of these professions and tailor our evaluations accordingly.

Our goal is to provide consistent, defensible, and clinically sound evaluations that enhance workforce readiness, support agency decision-making, and reduce organizational risk.

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FIRM’S PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS
PCA operates under a professional philosophy grounded in clinical integrity, legal defensibility, and a clear understanding of public safety operations and culture. PCA provides public safety psychological services that are legally compliant, clinically so und, and operationally relevant, consistent with applicable law, American Psychological Association (APA) standards, and established public-safety guidelines. This work extends beyond counseling and involves medical- legal decision -making that directly affe cts public safety, organizational liability, workforce readiness, and long-term personnel sustainability.

PCA recognizes that public safety personnel operate in environments characterized by repeated exposure to trauma, high-stakes decision-making, and cumulative operational stress. Services are designed to address both acute and cumulative stress through prev ention, early intervention, and recovery-focused care. This approach supports individual well-being while preserving operational readiness and promoting a stable, healthy workforce.

A core ethical standard is the strict separation of evaluative and treatment roles. PCA maintains clear boundaries between pre -employment psychological evaluations, fitness -for-duty assessments, and treatment services to avoid conflicts of interest and pre serve objectivity. When multiple services are provided to the same agency, these functions are operationally and clinically segregated to ensure defensible determinations and maintain the integrity of each role.

PCA is a California -registered psychological corporation owned and operated by a licensed psychologist. All services are delivered by licensed clinicians with specialized experience in public safety environments. PCA maintains full clinical accountability, independent judgment, and continuous oversight for all services provided. This structure ensures compliance with California law, supports defensible decision-making, and reinforces professional responsibility for all clinical and evaluative work.

PCA is committed to providing culturally competent, trauma -informed services tailored to the operational realities of law enforcement, fire service, and public safety personnel. Clinicians understand the demands of shift work, critical incident exposure, and organizational structure, and deliver services that are practical, accessible, and aligned with the needs of the agency.

All services are delivered in compliance with POST guidelines, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable employment and privacy laws. Evaluations and recommendations are based on objective data, standardized assessment methods, and clinical judgment, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal defensibility while protecting both the individual and the agency.

Confidentiality is a central component of PCA’s ethical framework. Services are provided in accordance with applicable confidentiality laws and professional standards, with clear communication regarding the limits of confidentiality in evaluative and clini cal contexts. Peer support and wellness services are aligned with California Government Code provisions governing confidentiality protections.

PCA maintains a commitment to responsiveness, transparency, and continuous quality improvement. Through ongoing professional development, peer consultation, and adherence to evolving best practices, PCA ensures that services remain current, effective, and aligned with the needs of public safety agencies.

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EXCEPTIONS
PCA does not have any exceptions to the City’s terms and conditions outlined in the RFP and attached Two Party Agreement.

PRIVACY AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT
PCA does not provide IT system services; however, PCA handles sensitive candidate information and maintains secure systems and protocols to ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and compliance with applicable data security and privacy requirements. PCA will cooperate with any City-required security review processes as requested by the City.

PREVIOUS SECURITY BREACHES
PCA has not experienced any previous security breaches.

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PERSONNEL

RESUMES OF PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS WHO WILL BE

PERFORMING SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT
PCA attached the resumes for key staff as one of the “General Attachments”. 15 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2026-251
Consultant Name: Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc. doing business as First Responder Psychological Services Rev. 6.4.2026

EXHIBIT D

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
C
onsultant shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement and agrees to provide the following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by checking the applicable boxes (x).

Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
☒ General Liability:

Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
$2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
(including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
gener
al aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
A
dditional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
*
Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
☒ Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned
☒ Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
☒ Professional Liability
(Errors & Omissions)
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: NONE
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EXHIBIT E

CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
T
he Political Reform Act2 and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code 3 (“Code”) require designated state and local government officials, including some consultants, to make certain public disclosures using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to any member of the public. In addition, consultants designated to file the Form 700 are also required to comply with certain ethics training requirements.4
☒ A. Consultant will not exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and is therefore EXCLUDED5 from disclosure.
☐ B. Consultant W ILL exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and their disclosure designation is as follows:

APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES (Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-interest-code.) Name Email Address Applicable Designation
☐ A. Full Disclosure
☐ B. Limited Disclosure (select one or more of
the categories under which the consultant shall file):
☐ 1. ☐ 2. ☐ 3. ☐ 4. ☐ 5. ☐ 6. ☐ 7.

Justification:
☒ C. Excluded from Disclosure

1. Required Filers
Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition of “Consultant,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.

2. Required Filing Deadlines
Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement .

3. Filing Designation
T
he City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the Consultant will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the Consultant is ultimately responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If you have any questi ons regarding filing requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041, or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or (866)
275-
3772 *2.

Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the written de
termination of the consultant’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Code.

Completed by: Jonathan Alegre
2 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704. 3 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
4 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
5 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4 th 261; FPPC Reg. 18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental decision; “individual” does not incl ude corporation or limited liability company).
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EXHIBIT F

CONSULTANT LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
C
alifornia Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits any City of Chula Vista Officer 6 (“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if the Officer received a political contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract .

The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract . The Levine Act does not apply to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts; contracts valued at under $50,000; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or contracts between two or more agencies.
☐ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement. ☒ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required disclosure is as follows:

C
urrent Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
• Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council • City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us • Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
• Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections

1. H
ave you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you submitted your proposal, the date you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council action related to this Agreement? YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.

NO: ☒

2. D
o you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the finalization of this Agreement or any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.

NO: ☒
A
nswering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering into or taking any subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the identified Officer(s) from participating in any actions related to the Agreement.
6 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. GC § 84308

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