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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT This Construction Management and Inspection Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the City of Manhattan Beach, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Ardurra Group, Inc. , a Florida corporation (“Consultant”). The date this Agreement is executed by the City Manager shall be the date this Agreement is effective (“Effective Date”). City and Consultant are sometimes referred to herein as the “Parties”, and individually as a “Party”.
RECITALS
A. City issued Request for Proposals No. E1295-24S on July 30, 2024, titled “Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System Project ”. Consultant submitted a proposal dated December 5, 2024 in response to the RFP.
B. Consultant represents that it is fully qualified to perform such services by virtue of its experience and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees.
C. City desires to retain Consultant as an independent con tractor and Consultant desires to serve City to perform these services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
The Parties therefore agree as follows:
1. Consultant’s Services.
A. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform construction management and inspection services described in the Scope of Services (the “Services”) for the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System Project , attached as Exhibit A. City may request, in writing, changes in the Scope of Services to be performed. Any changes mutually agreed upon by the Parties, and any increase or decrease in compensation, shall be incorporated by written amendments to this Agreement.
B. Party Representatives . For the purposes of this Agreement, the City Representative shall be the City Manager, or such other person designated in writing by the City Manager (the “City Representative”). For the purposes of this Agreement, the Consultant Representative shall be Dino D’Emilia , California Public Works Practice Director (the “Consultant Representative”). The Consultant Representative shall directly manage Consultant’s Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall not change the Consultant Representative without City’s prior written consent.
C. Time for Performance . Con sultant shall commence the Services on the Effective Date and shall perform all Services by the deadline established by the City Representative or, if no deadline is established, with reasonable diligence.
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professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.
E. Personnel. Consultant has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the Services required under this Agreement. All of the Services required under this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such Services.
F. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and requirements.
G. Permits and Licenses . Consultant shall obtain and maintain during the Agreement term all nec essary licenses, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of Services under this Agreement, including a business license.
H. Prevailing Wages. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public works” as def ined in the California Labor Code. Therefore, as to those services that are “public works”, Consultant shall comply in all respects with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit C hereto.
2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date through December 31, 2028, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 12 of this Agreement or extended. The City Manager or his/her designee may extend the term of the Agreement in writing for up to two additional one-year terms or such other term not to exceed two years from the date of termination, pursuant to the same terms and conditions of this Agreement. If not renewed prior to the termination date, this Agreement may continue on a month-to-month basis under the same terms and conditions for a maximum period not to exceed six months or until renewed, terminated or awarded to a new consultant, whichever is less.
3. Compensation.
A. Compensation. As full compensation for Services satisfact orily rendered, City shall pay Consultant at the hourly rates set forth in the Approved Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B . In no event shall Consultant be paid more than $1,111,741.00 (the “Maximum Compensation”) for such Services.
B. Expenses. The amount set forth in paragraph 3.A. above includes reimbursement for all expenditures incurred in the performance of this Agreement.
C. Unauthorized Services and Expenses. City will not pay for any services not specified in the Scope of Services, or reimburse for any expenses not set forth in Exhibit B, unless the City Council or the City Representative, if applicable, and the Consultant Representative authorize such services or expenses in writing prior to Consultant’s performance of those services or incu rrence of additional exp enses. Any additional services authorized by the City Council, or (where authorized) the City Manager shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Exhibit B, or, if not specified, at a rate mutually agreed to by the Parties. Any additional expense authorized by the City Council or (where Docusign Envelope ID: E9706B77-DE62-42D5-BB0A-E138F51C2D15 -3-
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authorized) the City Manager shall be reimbursed in the amounts authorized by the City Council or City Manager. City shall make payment for additional services and expenses in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement.
4. Method of Payment.
A. Invoices. Consultant shall submit to City an invoice, on a monthly basis, for the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement. Invoices must be submitted to Pernilla Brandt, Consultant PM at [email protected] . Each invoice shall itemize the Services rendered during the billing period, hourly rates charged, if applicable, and the amount due. City shall review each invoice and notify Consultant in writing within ten Business days of receipt of any disputed invoice amounts.
B. Payment. City shall pay all undisputed invoice amounts within 30 calendar days after receipt up to the Maximum Compensation se t forth in Section 3 of this Agreement. City does not pay interest on past due amounts. City shall not withhold federal payroll, state payroll or other taxes, or other similar deductions, from payments made to Consultant. Notwithstanding the preceding se ntence, if Consultant is a nonresident of California, City will withhold the amount required by the Franchise Tax Board pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 18662 and applicable regulations.
C. Audit of Records. Consultant shall make all records, in voices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by Consultant in connection with this Agreement available during Consultant’s regular working hours to City for review and audit by City.
5. Independent Contractor. Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its officers, agents or employees are in any manner employees of City.
6. Information and Documents.
A. Consultant covenants that all data, reports, documents, surveys, studies, drawings, plans, maps, models, photographs, discussion, or other information (collectively “Data and Documents”) developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed or released by Consultant without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested in writing by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the City. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary,” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
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B. Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the City. City may, but has no obligation to, represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City’s right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct or rewrite the response.
C. All Data and Documents required to be furnished to City in connection with this Agreement shall become City’s property, and City may use all or any portion of the Data submitted by Consultant as City deems appropriate. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, all original Data and Documents, including computer files containing data generated for the Services, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the Services shall become City’s sole property and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without Consultant’s permission. Consultant may take and retain copies of the written products as desired, but the written products shall not be the subject of a copyright application by Consultant.
D. Consultant’s covenants under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. Conflicts of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees , associates and subcontractors, if any, shall comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California applicable to Consultant’s Services under this Agreement, including the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) and Government Code Section 1090.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant may perform similar Services for other clients, but Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subcontractors shall not, without the City Representative’s prior written approval , perform work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subcontractors to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute. Consultant shall incorporate a clause substantially similar to this Section into any subcontract that Consultant executes in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
8. Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend.
A. Indemnities.
1) To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, defend, hold harmless and indemnify City and its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees”), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, expenses, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith and the payment of Docusign Envelope ID: E9706B77-DE62-42D5-BB0A-E138F51C2D15 -5-
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all consequential damages (collectively “Liabilities”), in law or equity, whether actual , alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, consultants or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees’ active or passive negligence, except for Liabilities arising from the sole negligence or will ful misconduct of the Indemnitees as determined by court decision or by the agreement of the Parties.
Consultant shall defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any Liabilities with counsel of the Indemnitees’ choice, and sh all pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by Indemnitees in connection therewith. 2) Consultant shall pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Consultant under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contr actor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding Consultant and Consultant’s employees. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply wit h applicable workers’ compensation laws. City may offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this subparagraph A.2). 3) Consultant shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. If Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations, Consultant shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Indemnitees from and against any and all Liabilities at law or in eq uity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant’s subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, consultants or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Consultant’s subcontractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees’ active or passive negligence, except for Liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees as determined by court decision or by the agreement of the Parties.
B. Workers’ Compensation Acts not Limiting . Consultant’s indemnifications and obligations under this Section, or any other provision of this Agreement, shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. Consultant expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
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Agreement. The hold harmless and indemnification provisions in this Section shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the Liabilities, tax, assessment, penalty or interest asserted against City.
D. No Design Services . Contractor acknowledges that the Services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement do not require the services of a “design professional,” as the term is defined in California Civil Code Section 27 82.8(c), and that therefore the provisions of California Civil Code Section 2782.8 do not apply to this Agreement.
E. Survival of Terms. Consultant’s indemnifications and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. Insurance.
A. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance . Consultant shall procure and at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, insurance as follows:
1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with a mi nimum limit of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and a general aggregate limit of $2,000,000.00 per project or location. If Consultant is a limited liability company, the commercial general liability cover age shall be amended so that Consultant and its managers, affiliates, employees, agents and other persons necessary or incidental to its operation are insureds.
2) Automobile Liability Insurance for any owned, non -owned or hired vehicle used in connection with the performance of this Agreement with a combined single limit of $2,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. If Consultant does not use any owned, non -owned or hired vehicles in the performance of Services under this Agreement, Co nsultant shall obtain a non -owned auto endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy required under subparagraph A.1) of this Section. 3) Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury or disease. If Consultant has no employees while performing Services under this Agreement, workers’ compensation policy is not required, but Consultant shall execute a declaration that it has no employees. 4) Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000.00 per claim and in aggregate.
B. Acceptability of Insurers. The insurance policies required under this Section shall be issued by an insurer admitted to write insurance in the State of California with a rating of A:VII or better in the latest edition of the A.M. Best Insurance Rating Guide. Self- insurance shall not be considered to comply with the insurance requirements under this Section.
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C. Additional Insured. The commercial general and automobile liability policies shall contain an endorsement naming City, and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
D. Primary and Non-Contributing. The insurance policies required under this Section shall apply on a primary non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to City. Any insurance or self -insurance maintained by City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall be in excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
E. Consultant’s Waiver of Subrogation. The insurance policies required under this Section shall not prohibit Consultant and Consultant’s employees, agents or subcontractors from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives all rights of subrogation against City.
F. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At City’s option, Consultant shall either reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, or Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and expenses.
G. Cancellations or Modifications to Coverage . Consultant shall not cancel, reduce or otherwise modify the insurance policies required by this Section during the term of this Agreement. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required under this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that should the issuing insurer cancel the policy before the expira tion date, the issuing insurer will endeavor to mail 30 days’ prior written notice to City. If any insurance policy required under this Section is canceled or reduced in coverage or limits, Consultant shall, within two Business Days of notice from the insurer, phone, fax or notify City via certified mail, return receipt requested, of the cancellation of or changes to the policy.
H. City Remedy for Noncompliance . If Consultant does not maintain the policies of insurance required under this Section in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or in the event any of Consultant’s policies do not comply with the requirements under this Section, City may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, C ity may, but has no duty to, take out the necessary insurance and pay, at Consultant’s expense, the premium thereon.
Consultant shall promptly reimburse City for any premium paid by City or City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay the premiums from payments due to Consultant.
I. Evidence of Insurance . Prior to the performance of Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City’s Risk Manager with a certificate or certificates of insurance and all original endorsements evidencing and effecting the coverages required under this Section. The endorsements are subject to City’s approval. Consultant may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies to City.
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providing at least the same coverage. Consultant shall furnish such pr oof at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages.
J. Indemnity Requirements not Limiting . Procurement of insurance by Consultant shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant’s liability or as full performance of Consultant’s duty to indemnify City under Section 8 of this Agreement.
K. Broader Coverage/Higher Limits. If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums required above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
L. Subcontractor Insurance Requirements . Consultant shall require each of its subcontractors tha t perform Services under this Agreement to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Section.
10. Mutual Cooperation.
A. City’s Cooperation. City shall provide Consultant with all pertinent Data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available for Consultant’s proper performance of the Services required under this Agreement.
B. Consultant’s Cooperation . In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance of Services r endered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance that City requires.
11. Records and Inspections. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to time, costs, expenses, receipts, correspondence, and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of the Services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide free access to City, its designees and representatives at reasonable times, and shall allow City to examine and audit the books and records, to make transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to inspect all work, data, documents, proceedings and activi ties related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three years after receipt of final payment.
12. Termination of Agreement.
A. Right to Terminate. City may terminate this Agreement at any time, at will, for any reason or no reason, after giving written notice to Consultant at least five calendar days before the termination is to be effective. Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time, at will, for any reason or no reason, after giving written notice to City at least 60 calendar days before the termination is to be effective.
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of performance by Consultant, City shall pay Consultant based on the percentage of work satisfactorily performed up to the effective date of termination. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to Consultant for the full performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have no other claim against City by reason of such termination, including a ny claim for compensation.
13. Force Majeure. Consultant shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement if Consultant presents acceptable evidence, in City’s sole judgment, that such failure was due to acts of God, embargo es, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental controls, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other c asualty, or other causes beyond Consultant’s reasonable control and not due to any act by Consultant.
14. Default.
A. Consultant’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event that Consultant is in default for cause under the terms of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default.
B. In addition to the right to terminate pursuant to Section 12, if the City Manager determines that Consultant is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, City shall serve Consultant with written notice of the default. Consultant shall have ten calendar days after service upon it of the notice in which t o cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that Consultant fails to cure its default within such period of time, City may, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.
15. Notices. Any notice, consent, request, demand, bill, invoice, report or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and conclusively deemed effective: (a) on personal delivery, (b) on confirmed delivery by courier service during Consultant’s and City’s regular business hours, or (c) three Business Days after deposit in the United States mail, by first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party to be notified as set forth below:
TO CITY: TO CONSULTANT:
City of Manhattan Beach Ardurra Group, Inc.
Attn: Public Works Department Attn: Dino D’Emilia
1400 Highland Avenue 1960 East Grand Avenue, Suite 300
Manhattan Beach, California 90266 El Segundo, California 90245
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COPY TO CITY ATTORNEY:
City of Manhattan Beach
Attn: City Attorney
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
16. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national ori gin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation.
17. Prohibition of Assignment and Delegation. Consultant shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without City’s prior written consent. City ’s consent to an assignment of rights under this Agreement shall not release Consultant from any of its obligations or alter any of its primary obligations to be performed under this Agreement. Any attempted assignment or delegation in violation of this S ection shall be void and of no effect and shall entitle City to terminate this Agreement. As used in this Section, “assignment” and “delegation” means any sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance or other transfer of all or any portion of the rights , obligations, or liabilities in or arising from this Agreement to any person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and regardless of the legal form of the transaction in which the attempted transfer occurs.
18. No Third Party Beneficiaries Inte nded. This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity may have or acquire a right by virtue of this Agreement.
19. Waiver. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to City under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of City, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver of any breach, any failure of a condition, or a ny right or remedy under this Agreement shall be (1) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver, (2) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy, or (3) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states.
20. Final Payment Acceptance Constitutes Release. The acceptance by Consultant of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and li abilities for compensation to Consultant for anything done, furnished or relating to Consultant’s work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City’s check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Docusign Envelope ID: E9706B77-DE62-42D5-BB0A-E138F51C2D15 -11-
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Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents.
21. Corrections. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, Consultant shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City’s review of Consultant’s report or plans. Should Consultant fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction may be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Consultant. In addition to all other available remedies, City may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by City or may withhold payment otherwise owed Consultant under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction.
22. Non-Appropriation of Funds. Payments to be made to Consultant by City for services performed within the current fiscal year are within the current f iscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that City does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of Consultant’s services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for Consultant’s services only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which City appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.
23. Exhibits. Exhibits A , B, and C constitute a part of this Agreement and are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. If any inconsistency exists or arises between a provision of this Agreement and a provision of any exhibit, or between a provision of this Agreement and a provision of Consultant’s proposal, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
24. Entire Agreement and Modification of Agreement. This Agreement and all exhibits referred to in this Agreement constitute the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersede all other prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings and agreements of the Parties. No Party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is any Party relying on, any representation or warranty ex cept those expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by both Parties.
25. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or any of the rights or obligations of the Parties to this Agreement.
26. Word Usage. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, (a) the words “shall,” “will” and “agrees” are mandatory and “may” is permissive; (b) “or” is not exclusive; and (c) “includes” or “including” are not limiting.
27. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to limit or deprive a Party of the benefits of any grace or use period allowed in this Agreement.
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28. Business Days. “Business days” means days Manhattan Beach City Hall is open for business.
29. Governing Law and Choice of Forum. This Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, shall be governe d by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Any dispute t hat arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both) shall be resolved in a superior court with geographic jurisdiction over the City of Manhattan Beach.
30. Attorneys’ Fees. In any litigation or other proceeding by which a Party see ks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover all attorneys’ fees, experts’ fees, and other cost s actually incurred in connection with such litigation or other proceeding, in addition to all other relief to which that Party may be entitled.
31. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invali d or unenforceable for any reason, the validity of and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and continue in full force and effect.
32. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which will constitute one and the same instrument.
33. Corporate Authority. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of his or her Party warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that Party and that by such execution, that Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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The Parties, through their duly authorized representatives are signing this Agreement on the date stated in the introductory clause.
City:
City of Manhattan Beach,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Name: Talyn Mirzakhanian
Title: City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Liza Tamura
Title: City Clerk
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name: Quinn M. Barrow
Title: City Attorney
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FISCAL IMPACT:
By:
Name: Onyx Jones
Title: Interim Finance Director
Date:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By:
Name: Erick Lee
Title: Public Works Director
Date:
Consultant:
Ardurra Group, Inc.,
a Florida corporation
By:
Name: Lisa M. Penna, P.E.
Title: Vice President
Date:
By:
Name: Carmen Kasner, P.E.
Title: Vice President
Date:
PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO BIND
CONTRACTING PARTY REQUIRED
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Ardurra Group, Inc. (Ardurra) shall provide full-time oversight of Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. (Contractor) through the performance of construction management, project inspection services, and material testing services from start to completion of the MBATS System Project to oversee, monitor, and document that the contractor performs all the necessary work as described in the contract documents for Bid No. E1285 -23C, as well as other tasks identified herein.
All work will be performed to the professional industry standards and reflect the thoroughness, attention to detail, and professional knowledge expected in the overview of all the associated construction phases. Ardurra's project Inspector and Construction Manager will be required during the project's pre-construction, construction, and closeout.
Ardurra's project Inspector will be onsite for the entire construction and closeout.
Ardurra will be responsible for construction management and inspection, including overall contract compliance , contract change order review, schedule changes, construction inspections, and quantity calculations and verification. Ardurra will collaborate and work cooperatively with the City's Project Manager assigned to the project. In addition to time- tested and efficient construction administration and project controls procedures, documents, and programs, Ardurra offers the web-based collaboration of Procore.
Ardurra and its sub-consultant, Ninyo & Moore, understand and accept the following tasks described in the RFP.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TASKS
A. Review the contract documents, including plans, speci fications, and quantities prior to the preconstruction meeting;
B. Attend the Preconstruction Meeting; document the information discussed during that meeting in a set of draft meeting minutes transmitted to City staff within five working days and finalized upon receipt of City staff comments; C. Participate in community outreach meetings (up to 10) to inform residents about construction activities, coordinate these activities with the community, and address their concerns promptly;
D. Provide administrative, management, and related services necessary to coordinate the work of the General Contractor and all subcontractors to facilitate timely completion of the project in accordance with the City objectives; E. Assist the Contractor and City with public notifications, public relations, and public outreach regarding the Project;
F. Review work progress as compared to the Project Baseline Schedule and inform the City Project Manager of schedule slippage;
G. Prepare a list of contractor su bmittals based on the construction plans and specifications.
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H. Monitor and report the status of the project and project construction budget on a monthly basis, indicating the actual costs for completed activities and work in progress, and indicate estimates for uncompleted work;
I. Identify variances between actual and budgeted or estimated costs, and advise the C ity whenever it appears that the construction budget will be exceeded for the project as a whole or any project component;
J. Maintain cost accounting records on actual work performed under unit costs or a Schedule of Values (in the event that force account pro cedures are used or other work monitoring requires accounting records);
K. Recommend courses of action when the Contractor’s or subcon tractor’s performance is unsatisfactory and assist in carrying out the necessary corrective actions;
L. Maintain contiguous 24-hour telephone accessibility of the construction activity for emergency use;
M. Assist the Contractor in obtaining all permits necessary for the project; N. Ensure that the following prevailing wage requirements are met:
a. Contractor posts a list of prevailing wages in the area for the work to be performed on the project, as required pursuant to Labor Code 1770, in a prominent place at the project site;
b. Review all certified payrolls for conformance to the prevailing wage rates; O. Provide, manage, coordinate, and ensure timely completion/approvals in response to all RFIs, shop drawings, product data samples, Change Notices, I ntent to File Change notice, and Construction Change Orders (CCOs) review, negotiations and issuance of Change order to the Contractor;
P. Follow established City procedures in processing Contract Change Orders (CCO), which are:
a. Review requests for change orders received from the Contractor; b. Recommend necessary or desirable project changes to the City; c. Facilitate CCO negotiations between the City and the contractor; d. Submit recommendations to the City relative to change order requests; and e. Prepare the CCO(s) for routing in DocuSign by the City.
Q. Create a change order log, which tracks individual CCO costs and cost to-date and includes categorization of all CCO items into one of the following four categories:
(1) change in scope; (2) unanticipated conditions; (3) emergency res ponse; or (4)design error or omission;
R. Prepare independent cost estimates for comparison and review by the City for all Contractor-submitted change notices/orders;
S. Coordinate shop drawings and RFI review and response with the Design Engineer (DKS) and City Project Manager;
Review Contractor pay requests and preparing the necessary documentation for submittal and approval by the City;
T. Track all invoices and progress payments in accordance with City policies and Procedures;
U. Maintain project site record copies of the following:
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modifications;
b. Permits;
c. Addenda, Change order(s), shop drawings, product data, submittals and samples;
d. Progress payments, inventories, and applicable codes; e. Contractor’s reports, correspondence, certified payroll records, and accident reports;
f. Survey and layout data and certifications, photographs of as-built locations and depths; and
g. List of addresses, telephone and license numbers of General Contractor, all subcontractors, material suppliers, and utility agencies.
V. Coordinate close-out of the project, obtaining the necessary operation manuals, warranty, guarantees, and other applicable necessary information and providing all documentation in a well-organized manner in electronic and hard copy formats (binders, folders, flash drives, etc.);
W. Obtain releases and warranty bonds from the General Contractor and sub- contractors, and providing all documentatio n in a well -organized manner in electronic and hard copy formats (binders, folders, flash drives, etc.);
X. Deliver all keys, manuals, and record drawings to the City, coordinate all final inspections, and provide all documentation in a well -organized manner in electronic (City preferred) and hard copy formats if necessary (binders, folders, flash drives, etc.);
Y. Prepare status reports for project close-out;
Z. Present the City with a complete project close-out file; AA.Perform such other project-related duties as may be required by the City; and BB. Resolve all warranty issues so the City can release the Warranty Bond.
PROJECT INSPECTION TASKS
A. Review the contract documents, including plans, specifications, and quantities prior to the preconstruction meeting;
B. Attend the Preconstruction Meeting;
C. Document, with digital images and video, the preconstruct ion existing conditions of the work areas and project areas;
D. Check line, grade, size, elevation, and location of improvements; E. Establish effective communication with the Contractor, City staff, property owners, Manhattan Beach Unified School District and the general public; F. Provide full-time inspection services to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and other requirements, such as, but not limited to, Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual) or Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) California (Latest Edition), Cal/OSHA Standards, contract change orders, permits, California Building Code and ASTM standards; G. Perform project oversight for the monitorin g of traffic control, damage to infrastructure;
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H. Evaluate the Contractor’s d aily performance and address deficiencies as they occur;
I. Coordinate any field issues that require deviations from the Contract Documents with the City’s Project Manager (noting that the Consultant project inspector does not have the authority to allow deviations from the Contract Documents and shall receive authorization for any deviation from the City’s Project Manager); J. Provide day-to-day on-the-job observation/inspection of all construction work on the project. Consultant inspectors shall make reasonable efforts to guard the City against defects and deficiencies in the work of the Contractor a nd to ensure provisions of the contract documents are being fulfilled; prepare daily inspection reports documenting observed construction activities; document the names, classifications, tasks completed, and hours worked of all contractor crew members completing work onsite; take progress photographs (digital) of all work and project locations and log and label in specific logical electronic folders; and assist with all other matters relating to construction of the project. Daily Inspection Reports shall be submitted to the City’s Project Manager on the next business day for review and filing. Consultant to provide example of form to be used to City for review and approval prior to start of construction.
K. Document all Contractor delays, reasons for the delay, length of time for the delay, and phases of the work;
L. Submit to the City on a weekly basis, a Weekly Statement of Working Days for the project;
M. Attend weekly construction progress meetings with the Contractor, Inspector/Construction Manager and City Project Manager. Progress meetings may be held at the site or virtually, subject to the City Project Manager’s prior approval.
N. Verify layout of work prior to the beginning of the permanent work; O. Measure and tabulate contract quantities, review the Contractor’s invoices, verify completed work, approve all quantities, and assist with meetings with the Contractor to resolve any differences in percent complete; P. Obtain and review the Contractor’s daily reports;
Q. Log, track and respond to all concerns and complaints from the public in an expeditious manner;
R. Review material test reports to substantiate contract compliance; S. Coordinate and monitor Contractor’s operation s with subcontractor trades, suppliers, special inspectors/lab testing technicians, utility companies, neighboring residents and other affected parties as needed;
T. Coordinate/ensure utilities are shut off and abatement needs are identified prior to demolition of existing infrastructure;
U. Monitor extra work and provide supporting documentation on the personnel and equipment that is involved with any extra work performed by the Contractor.
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equipment shall be documented separately from contract work and included in the Daily Insp ection Reports submitted to the City. It shall be clear in this documentation which equipment and personnel (name and title) worked on extra work or disputed work versus contract work and for what durations.
V. Monitor and enforce Contractor’s compliance with stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs);
W. Monitor safety and health requirements and enforce applicable regulations and contract provisions for the protection of the public and project personnel; X. Monitor for damage to existing infrastructure and replacement of infrastructure to City standards;
Y. Document all Contractor delays, reasons for delay, length of time for delay, and phases of work;
Z. Document changes in the field to compare to the Contractor’s record drawings;
AA. Recommend courses of action when the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s performance is unsatisfactory and assisting in carrying out the necessary corrective actions;
BB. Complete incident (accident) reports;
CC. Confirm on a monthly basis that the Contractor is maintaining up-to-date marked up prints of construction drawings and documents showing all field changes and as-built conditions;
DD. At the completion of the work, review the Contractor’s redline as-builts to ensure all field changes and as-built conditions are identified; EE. Incorporate approved changes to the plans, specifications, and contract documents as they occur and ensure that the red -line set for the as -built is maintained on a regular basis;
FF. Prepare status reports for project close-out and collect all documents as a close- out file;
GG. Conduct project walk-through(s) and prepare a list of items for correction (punch list);
HH. Perform a final project inspection;
II. Perform warranty walks, approximately one (1) year from the City Council acceptance of the project;
JJ. Perform and/or assist with all other related duties as required; KK. Possess a vehicle with auto insurance a valid California driver’s license, and a mobile phone for immediate contact by the City; and
LL. Perform inspections during no rmal Contractor work hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
MATERIAL TESTING TASKS
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Ardurra’s qualified Geotechnical Engineering Subconsultant, Ninyo & Moore, shall provide deputy inspection and testing services to confirm the compaction criteria outlined in the Project’s specifications have been met.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Ardurra will provide additional construction management and inspection services for the MBATS Project as necessary throughout the Construction Phase. For this task, Ardurra will prepare the Task Proposal(s) in writing for the City’s approval before any work is initiated. Each Task Proposal shall also contain an estimated cost and a not-to-exceed amount, including all labor costs and expenses.
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EXHIBIT B
APPROVED FEE SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT C
TERMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS
1. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public works” as defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code (“Chapter 1”). Further, Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) implementing such statutes. Therefore, as to those Services that are “public works”, Contractor shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.
2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above.
3. Contractor shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, and has provided proof of registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Contractor shall not perform work with any subcontractor that is not registered with DIR pursuant to Section 1725.5. Contractor and subcontractors shall maintain their registration with the DIR in effect throughout the duration of this Agreement. If the Contractor or any subcontractor ceases to be registered with DIR at any time during the duration of the project, Contractor shall immediately notify City.
4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Contra ctor’s Services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. Contractor shall post job site notices, as prescribed by DIR regulations.
5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, c lassification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Contractor acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Contractor shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement.
6. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Contractor or by any subcontractor.
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7. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Contractor and each subcontractor t o: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform City of the location of the records.
8. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Administrative Code Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects.
Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor and each of its subcontractors shall submit to City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement.
9. The Contractor shal l not perform Work with any Subcontractor that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works.
The Contractor and Subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of this Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. If the Contractor or any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the project, the Contractor shall immediately notify City.
10. Contractor acknowledges that eight hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Contractor shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810 .
Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $25.00 for each worker employed in the performance of thi s Agreement by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Divi sion 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Contractor in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay.
11. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
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“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self -insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.”
12. For every subcontractor who will perform work on th e project, Contractor shall be responsible for such subcontractor’s compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, and Contractor shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with those statutory provisions. Contractor shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor’s compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages.
Contractor shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure.
13. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (at Contractor’s expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to City) City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors serving in the role of City officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Contractor, its subcontractors, and each of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential dam ages, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Contractor under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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1. This template is designed for use for Inspection Services Agreements that are funded by the general fund. Agreements that involve state, federal, or other grant funding will likely require different and/or additional provisions.
2. Do not use if the services of a licensed architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor, or registered professional engineer, are required; use the Design Services Agreement (available on the InSite page).
3. Any deviations in the substantive provisions of this template require prior approval by the Office of the City Attorney. Any deviations in Section 8 (Indemnification) or Section 9 (Insurance) also require approval by the Risk Manager.
4. Insert name of contracting party in title and fill in all blanks.
5. If there is a project timeline, replace Section 1.C with the following:
“Time for Performance. Consultant shall commence the Services on the Effective Date and shall perform all Services in conformance with the project timeli ne set forth in Exhibit A.”
6. If the fee schedule is included within Exhibit A, modify sections 3.A, B, and C, as well as Section 23, accordingly.
7. Section 3.A – If compensation is based on a fixed amount, and not an hourly rate, replace Section 3.A with the following:
“A. Compensation. As full compensation for Consultant’s Services provided under this Agreement, City shall pay Consultant the total sum of $[Numerical Amount] (the “Maximum Compensation”), as set forth in the Approved Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B.”
An hourly rate is preferred, but this alternative is available for the limited circumstances where a fixed amount may be appropriate.
8. Section 3.B – If the City will not reimburse for expenses, replace Section 3.B with the following:
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9. Section 9 – Insurance – The risk for each agreement should be evaluated and the insurance limits should correspond to such risk as determined by the City’s Risk Manager.
10. Section 22 can be replaced with “NOT USED” if the contract term is less than one year.
11. Exhibit A - Staff or the consultant should prepare the Scope of Services. The proposal submitted in response to the RFP should not be used for this purpose.
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