AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) is made and entered into this _______ day of__________, ___________, by and between the CITY OF MANTECA, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES INC.
Consultant
1082 SUNRISE AVE STE 100 ROSEVILLE CA 95661
MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
a California corporation .
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STATE LICENSE CLASSIFICATION & NUMBER (if required)
hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”.
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, CITY desires to enter into this Agreement for services for the Yosemite Avenue (Walnut Avenue to Main Street) Bike & Pedestrian Improvement Project HSIPL 5242(036) CIP 20006.
B. WHEREAS, CITY desires to retain CONSULTANT to provide these services by reason of its qualifications, applicable license(s), and experience for performing such services, and CONSULTANT has offered to provide the required services on the terms and in the manner set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
A. Consultant shall do all work, attend all meetings, produce all reports and carry out all activities necessary to complete the services described in Exhibit “A”. This AGREEMENT and its exhibits shall be known as the “Agreement Documents”. Terms set forth in any Agreement Document shall be deemed to be incorporated in all Agreement Documents as if set forth in full herein. In the event of conflict between terms contained in these Agreement Documents, the more specific term shall govern. If any portion of the Agreement Documents is in conflict with any other portion or provisions contained in the AGREEMENT, the AGREEMENT shall govern over the conflicting provisions contained in the exhibits to the AGREEMENT. To eliminate doubt, in the case of conflict between Consultant's proposal or Consultant's attachments and the City's ATTACHMENT 2
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2 AGREEMENT and attachments, the City's AGREEMENT and attachments shall take precedence over Consultant's proposal and attachments.
B. Consultant enters into this AGREEMENT as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. The Consultant shall have no power or authority by this AGREEMENT to bind the City in any respect. Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status. All employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors hired or retained by the Consultant are employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors of the Consultant and not of the City. The City shall not be obligated in any way to pay any wage claims or other claims made against Consultant by any such employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, or any other person resulting from performance of this AGREEMENT.
C. The Consultant agrees it has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this AGREEMENT is based on such independent investigation and research.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
A. The services of Consultant are to commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall be completed and this AGREEMENT terminated on December 31, 2026, unless otherwise extended in writing by the mutual agreement of both parties.
B. The City Manager or designee may, by written instrument signed by the Parties, extend the duration of this AGREEMENT in the manner provided in Section 5, provided that the extension does not require the payment of compensation in excess of the maximum compensation set forth in Section 3, Compensation.
3. COMPENSATION:
A. The Consultant shall be paid in accordance to the attached Fee Schedule in Exhibit “C”. Consultant charges separately for certain costs incurred in the representation, as well as for any disbursements to third parties made on City's behalf. Such costs and disbursements include, for example, the following: mileage (at the IRS rate in effect at the time the travel occurs), overnight delivery and messenger services. Consultant shall be reimbursed for expenses related to travel, for example (flights, hotels, meals). However, Consultant shall not make travel arrangements or incur costs on behalf of City without prior written authorization to incur said expenses and in no event shall total compensation under this AGREEMENT exceed
ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY SEVEN CENTS ($110,547.77) without City’s prior written approval.
B. Said amount shall be paid upon submittal of monthly billings showing completion of the tasks that month. Consultant shall furnish City with invoices for all expenses as well as for all materials authorized by this AGREEMENT. The invoices shall be submitted with the monthly billings.
C. If the work is temporarily suspended at the request of the City, compensation shall be based upon the portion of work completed as of the date of the suspension , subject to Section
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3 4. TERMINATION:
A. This AGREEMENT may be terminated by either party, provided that the other party is given not less than fourteen (14) calendar days’ written notice (delivered by registered mail) of intent to terminate.
B. The City may temporarily suspend this AGREEMENT, at no additional cost to City, provided that the Consultant is given written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of temporary suspension. If City gives such notice of temporary suspension, Consultant shall immediately suspend its activities under this AGREEMENT.
C. Notwithstanding any provisions of this AGREEMENT, Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of this AGREEMENT by Consultant, and the City may withhold any payments due to Consultant until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due the City from Consultant is determined.
D. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be compensated as provided for in this AGREEMENT, except as provided in Section 4C. Upon termination, the City shall be entitled to all final work and draft work, including but not limited to, appraisals, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date in accordance with Section 7 herein.
5. AMENDMENTS, CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS:
Amendments, changes or modifications in the terms of this AGREEMENT may be made at any time by mutual written agreement between the parties hereto and shall be signed by the persons authorized to bind the parties hereto.
6. EXTENSIONS OF TIME:
Consultant may, for good cause, request extensions of time to perform the services required herein. Such extensions shall be authorized in advance by the City in writing and shall be incorporated in written amendments to this AGREEMENT in the manner provided in Section
5. 7. PROPERTY OF CITY:
A. It is mutually agreed that all draft and final materials prepared by the Consultant under this AGREEMENT shall become the property of the City, and the Consultant shall have no property right therein whatsoever. Immediately upon termination, the City shall be entitled to, and the Consultant shall deliver to the City, all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and other such materials as may have been prepared or accumulated to date by the Consultant in performing this AGREEMENT which is not Consultant’s privileged information, as defined by law, or Consultant’s personnel information, along with all other property belonging exclusively to the City which is in the Consultant’s possession.
B. Additionally, it is agreed that the parties intend this to be an AGREEMENT for services and each considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by Consultant herein (the “Work”) to be a work made for hire. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Work (and all rights therein, including, without limitation, copyright) belongs to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the City.
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4 8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS:
A. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, State and local governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any of the work authorized by this AGREEMENT. It shall be City’s responsibility to obtain all rights of way and easements to enable Consultant to perform its services herein.
Consultant shall assist City in providing the same.
B. Consultant warrants to the City that it is licensed by all applicable governmental bodies to perform this AGREEMENT and will remain so licensed throughout the progress of the Work, and that it has, and will have, throughout the progress of the Work, the necessary experience, skill and financial resources to enable it to perform this AGREEMENT.
9. WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - CONSULTANT:
A. Consultant agrees and represents that it is qualified to properly provide the services set forth in Exhibit “A” in a manner which is consistent with the generally accepted standards of Consultant’s profession.
B. Consultant agrees and represents that the work performed under this AGREEMENT shall be in accordance with applicable federal, State and local law in accordance with Section 17A hereof.
C. Consultant shall designate a project manager who at all times shall represent the Consultant before the City on all matters relating to this AGREEMENT. The project manager shall continue in such capacity unless and until he or she is removed at the request of the City, is no longer employed by Consultant, or is replaced with the written approval of the City.
D. Consultant shall provide corrective services without charge to the City for services which fail to meet the above professional and legal standards and which are reported to Consultant in writing within sixty (60) days of discovery. Should Consultant fail or refuse to perform promptly its obligations, the City may render or undertake performance thereof and the Consultant shall be liable for any expenses thereby incurred.
10. SUBCONTRACTING:
None of the services covered by this AGREEMENT shall be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the City. Consultant shall be fully responsible to the City for the negligent acts and omissions of its contractors and subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as it is for the negligent acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant.
11. ASSIGNABILITY:
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this AGREEMENT whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of the City. However, claims for money due or to become due to Consultant from the City under this AGREEMENT may be assigned to a financial institution, or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval. Notice of any assignment or transfer whether voluntary or involuntary shall be furnished promptly to the City.
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5 12. INTEREST IN AGREEMENT:
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the subject of the AGREEMENT, nor any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder. Consultant shall make all disclosures required by the City’s conflict of interest code in accordance with the category designated by the City, unless the City Manager determines in writing that Consultant’s duties are more limited in scope than is warranted by the category designated by the City code and that a narrower disclosure category should apply. Consultant also agrees to make disclosure in compliance with the City conflict of interest code if, at any time after the execution of this AGREEMENT, City determines and notifies Consultant in writing that Consultant’s duties under this AGREEMENT warrant greater disclosure by Consultant than was originally contemplated. Consultant shall make disclosures in the time, place and manner set forth in the conflict of interest code and as directed by the City.
13. MATERIALS CONFIDENTIAL:
All of the materials prepared or assembled by Consultant pursuant to performance of this AGREEMENT are confidential and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the City, except by court order.
14. LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT-NEGLIGENCE:
Consultant shall be responsible for performing the work under this AGREEMENT in a manner which is consistent with the generally-accepted standards of the Consultant’s profession and shall be liable for its own negligence and the negligent acts of its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors. The City shall have no right of control over the manner in which the work is to be done but only as to its outcome, and shall not be charged with the responsibility of preventing risk to Consultant or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors.
15. INDEMNITY AND LITIGATION COSTS:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees against all claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from Consultant's negligent acts or negligent failure to act, errors, omissions or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this AGREEMENT except such loss or damage caused solely by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination or suspension of this AGREEMENT.
16. CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE:
A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in full force at all times during the duration and performance of this AGREEMENT, the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than “A” in Class VII (an NR rating is acceptable for Worker’s Compensation insurance written with the State Compensation Insurance Fund of California).
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6 B. Prior to execution of this AGREEMENT and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance and copies of endorsements providing evidence of coverage for all policies required by the AGREEMENT. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance of work under the AGREEMENT not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this AGREEMENT. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this AGREEMENT.
Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant.
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance.
a. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01 (or equivalent), in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and four million dollars ($4,000,000) minimum limit for general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. Consultant’s general liability policies shall be primary and shall not seek contribution from the City’s coverage, and be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 (or equivalent) to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. For construction projects, an endorsement providing completed operations coverage for the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37 (or equivalent), is also required.
b. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies by Consultant shall not affect coverage provided the City. c. Coverage shall state that Consultant insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
d. Coverage shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.
2. Automobile Liability. If vehicles are brought onto city facilities, Consultant shall maintain automobile liability with limits no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) minimum limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. Consultant shall sign the Certificate of Compliance with labor Code 3700 (Exhibit B).
4. Professional Liability. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that insures against professional errors and omissions that may be made in performing the Services to be rendered in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement, and Consultant ATTACHMENT 2
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7 agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement.
5. All Coverages.
a. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or reduced in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice has been given to the City. b. All self-insurance, self-insured retentions, and deductibles must be declared and approved by the City.
c. Evidence of Insurance - Prior to commencement of work, the Consultant shall furnish to the City certificates, additional insured endorsements, and waivers of subrogation evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements above. The Consultant must agree to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies when requested by the City.
d. Acceptability of Insurers - Insurance shall be placed with insurers admitted in the State of California and with an A.M. Best rating of “A” Class VII or higher. e. Subcontractors and Consultants - A category of risk and the applicable insurance requirements will be determined on a “per subcontractor” or “per consultant” basis, considering the particular work to be done by the subcontractor or consultant and the interrelationship of that work to other work being conducted by the Consultant.
6. No other provision of this Agreement or any attachment thereto shall reduce the insurance or indemnity obligations imposed under this Section.
C. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage that is not being maintained, in the form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due to Consultant under this AGREEMENT.
D. No policy required by this AGREEMENT shall be suspended, cancelled, terminated by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits unless written approval is obtained by Consultant from the City.
E. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be declared to, and approved by, the City.
F. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the AGREEMENT.
17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of, shall observe and comply with, and shall cause any and all persons, firms or corporations employed by it or under its control to observe and comply with, applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws, ATTACHMENT 2
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8 ordinances, regulations, orders and decrees which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work described by this AGREEMENT or the materials used or which in any way affect the conduct of the work.
B. Unlawful Acts. Consultant shall not engage in unlawful employment discrimination.
Such unlawful employment discrimination includes, but is not limited to, employment discrimination based upon a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, gender, citizenship, or sexual orientation.
C. Record Retention. Consultant shall maintain and make available for inspection by the City and its auditors accurate records of all of its costs, disbursements and receipts with respect to any work under this AGREEMENT. Such inspections may be made during regular office hours at any time until six (6) months after the final payments under this AGREEMENT are made to the Consultant.
D. Notice. All notices that are required to be given by one party to the other under this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally or enclosed in a properly addressed envelope and deposited in a United States Post Office for delivery by registered or certified mail addressed to the parties at the following addresses:
City: Consultant:
Kyzen Nicolas
Assistant Engineer
City of Manteca
1001 W. Center St.
Manteca, CA 95337
Leo Rubio
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bennett Engineering Services Inc.
1082 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661
916-783-4100
[email protected]
E. Governing Law and Venue. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California, and any legal action relating to this AGREEMENT shall take place in the Superior Court, County of San Joaquin.
F. Waiver. Waiver of any breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach or default of the same or any other provision under this AGREEMENT.
G. Severability. If any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect.
H. Mediation. In the event of any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Services provided by Consultant (each referred to as a “Dispute” and all collectively referred to as the “Disputes”), the Parties shall try to resolve all Disputes through good faith, direct discussions involving the representatives of each Party who possess the necessary authority to resolve such Dispute. If direct discussions are unsuccessful in resolving a Dispute, the Parties shall endeavor to resolve the matter by mediation through and administered by JAMS or its successor in interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the name of five (5) qualified ATTACHMENT 2
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9 mediators. Each party shall have the option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS, and thereafter the mediator remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, either party may commence litigation.
I. Costs and Attorney' Fees. If either party commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement or the performance thereof, the prevailing party in such action may recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys' fees.
J. Entire Agreement. This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to the services specified herein and no modification hereof shall be effective unless and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by both parties to this AGREEMENT. There are no understandings, agreements, conditions, representations, warranties or promises, with respect to this AGREEMENT, except those contained in or referred to in writing.
K. Execution. This AGREEMENT may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy has been signed by both parties.
L. Authority to Enter Agreement Consultant warrants that it has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform this AGREEMENT.
Each party warrants to the other that the signature to this AGREEMENT have the legal power, right, and authority to enter into this AGREEMENT and to bind each party.
M. California Prevailing Wage Requirement Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1720 through 1861, the Consultant, its Contractor and all subcontractors shall ensure that all workers who perform work under this Agreement are paid not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), if applicable. This includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction, including but not limited to inspection and land surveying work, regardless of whether any further construction work is conducted, and work performed during the post-construction phases of construction, including but not limited to all cleanup work at the jobsite. The most current prevailing wage determination can be found at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm.
N. Federal Aid Provisions The Consultant’s services are federally funded, which necessitates compliance with additional requirements. Special attention is directed to Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-R: A&E Boilerplate Agreement Language, which is incorporated as part of this Agreement.
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10 TO EFFECTUATE THIS AGREEMENT, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph on page 1 above.
CITY OF MANTECA: CONSULTANT:
Bennett Engineering Services Inc.
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Toni Lundgren (Type name of Consultant/form of organization)* City Manager
ATTEST: By: ___________________________________
(Signature)
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Cassandra Candini-Tilton, (Type name and title)
Director of Legislative Services
COUNTERSIGNED: By: ___________________________________
(Signature)
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Shay Narayan (Type name and title)
Director of Finance
COUNTERSIGNED: Address: 1082 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 100
_________________________________ Roseville, CA 95661
Stephanie Van Steyn,
Director of Human Resources Telephone: 916-783-4100
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. David Nefouse, City Attorney
By:_________________________________
Daniella Green, Assistant City Attorney
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Leo Rubio, President
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11 EXHIBIT A
Consultant Proposal/Scope of Work
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SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1 Preliminary Engineering
1.1 Environmental - Brief Initial Site Assessment Memorandum As a subconsultant to GPA, Geocon West will prepare a Brief ISA Memorandum to evaluate the potential presence of environmental concerns and contaminated properties at the site that may impact construction of the proposed improvements. Potential environmental concerns and contaminated properties that are determined to potentially pose a significant impact to the planned improvements would be further evaluated during a subsequent environmental site investigation. This task would include performing a reconnaissance of the site, performing a visual survey of adjoining and adjacent properties from the site and from public throughfares, a review of the Standard Environmental Records Sources, a review of historical data and maps, and the preparation of the memorandum summarizing the findings for the site.
Deliverables: One electronic copy of the Draft and Final Brief ISA Memorandum
1.2 Topographic Surveying and Mapping
UNICO will establish horizontal and vertical control derived from approved City of Manteca NAD83, California State Plane Coordinates and NAVD88 benchmarks or will utilize any other preferred survey control for the project.
UNICO will perform design level (non-aerial) topographic surveying and base mapping along the project limits. The design survey will be limited to approximately 20 curb ramps and approximately 10 driveways along the corridor that may require ADA upgrade. In addition, topographic surveys and mapping will be performed along a portion of Yosemite Ave from Sycamore Avenue to Main Street for proposed reconstruction of curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Curb ramp surveys will consist of ADA cross-sections beginning and ending 20’ before and after each return. UNICO will locate beginning and end of returns, 1/4 of return, 1/2 of return and 3/4 of return. UNICO will locate back of sidewalk, intermediate sidewalk grade breaks, top of curb, bottom of curb, gutter flowline, lip of gutter and roadway surface at 5’, 10’ and 20’ from face of curb. UNICO will locate tactiles, ramps, grade breaks and other curb ramp details, including main joints and pedestrian crossing and striping for ADA assessment. UNICO will locate ground, utility and traffic features to 5’ behind the back of sidewalk.
UNICO will locate sufficient topographic details for the assessment and design of driveways requiring ADA upgrade. UNICO will survey 20’ beyond each side of the driveway to include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, grade breaks, utilities and pavement for conform slopes.
For the reconstruction of curbs, gutters and sidewalk along Yosemite Avenue from Sycamore Avenue to Main Street, UNICO will perform topographic surveys and mapping to include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, walls, structures, fences, poles, signs, signals, cabinets, driveways, trees, landscaping, striping and markings, storm drain structures or inlets, sanitary sewer manholes, ATTACHMENT 2
cleanouts, water valves, meters, fire hydrants, gas valves, USA utility paint (marked by others) and all visible underground and overhead facilities within the project limits. Roadway crosssections will be taken at 50 foot intervals or closer and will include all grade breaks, center crown, quarter crown, change in directions and curve points. UNICO will set durable control points along the project corridor for future surveys and construction control.
UNICO will perform base mapping of all topographic information to include full planimetrics, 1’ contours and digital 3D surface. All topographic data will be downloaded, processed and reviewed by UNICO staff for internal quality assurance. The topographic data will be mapped in Civil 3D AutoCAD, including a digital terrain model (DTM) in an XML file and 3D surface model.
UNICO will provide best fit imagery as a visual backdrop.
Deliverables:
AutoCAD Topographic Survey Base Map with 3D Surface
Points Files
Task 2 50% PS&E
BEN|EN will attend a virtual kick-off meeting with City staff to request all available project background information, including electronic base plan and City’s front-end boiler plate specifications. BEN|EN will prepare existing sign inventory in the field. Based on the existing sign inventory, BEN|EN will prepare 50% signing and striping PS&E for Yosemite Avenue between Walnut Avenue to Main Street. The signing and striping plans will include Class II bike lanes along Yosemite Avenue as well as enhanced pedestrian crossings where curb extensions are proposed. BEN|EN will prepare construction detail sheets for replacement of approximately 20 curb ramps. BEN|EN will also prepare 50% PS&E for solar-powered RRFB system for pedestrian crossing at Veach Avenue. All deliverables will be checked with the BEN|EN Quality Control Procedures prior to submittal to the City.
To minimize design cost, we recommend including provisions in the project specifications to require the Contractor to prepare traffic handling plans and submit to the City for approval prior to beginning of work since the cost for preparing traffic handling plan by the Contractor is lower in general when comparing with those prepared by the Engineer.
Task 3 90% PS&E
BEN|EN will attend a virtual meeting with City staff to discuss comments on 50% submittal.
BEN|EN will provide responses to comments and incorporate City’s comments into prepare 90% PS&E. The 90% PS&E will be checked internally prior to submitting to the City of Manteca for review. The 90% PS&E will include all required construction details.
Task 4 100% PS&E
BEN|EN will attend a virtual meeting with City staff to discuss comments on 90% submittal.
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100% PS&E. The 100% PS&E will be checked internally prior to submitting to the City of Manteca for final review.
Task 5 Bid Set PS&E
BEN|EN will prepare the Bid Set PS&E, which will incorporate the City’s comments on the 100% Submittal. The Bid Set PS&E will be checked internally prior to submitting to the City of Manteca for approval.
Deliverables:
• One sheet of no scale Title Sheet
• Two sheets of 1”=40’ Signing and Striping plan
• One sheet of no scale Sign Quantities
• One sheet of no scale Pavement Delineation (Striping) Quantities • One sheet of no scale Signing and Striping Construction Details, if required • Five to Six Construction Detail Sheets for Curb Ramp designs • One sheet of 1”=20’ RRFB plan
• One sheet of no scale RRFB Construction Details
• Project Specifications
• Construction Cost Estimates
Task 6: (OPTIONAL)
6.1 CEQA Categorical Exemption
If requested, GPA will prepare and coordinate with the City for filing of the Notice of Exemption.
GPA assumes that a CEQA CE will be the appropriate level of CEQA documentation for this project under Class 1. Prior to initiating the Notice of Exemption (NOE), GPA will review all relevant environmental documentation, including the existing technical studies and environmental documents associated with the project. Once all necessary technical studies have been completed, GPA will prepare a NOE in the City’s preferred format. The NOE will include the complete project description, a reasoned explanation for all exemptions and exceptions, and any attachments (such as maps) that are necessary to support conclusions in the document. Following review and approval by the City, GPA will finalize the NOE and file with the County Clerk.
Deliverables: One electronic copy of the Draft and Final NOE
6.2 NEPA Categorical Exclusion
If requested, GPA will prepare documents to support the NEPA CE, such as the Environmental Commitments Record (ECR), and coordinate the review and approval of all NEPA documentation with the City and Caltrans.
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6.3 Boundary and Right of Way Surveys
UNICO will limit its surveying and mapping of the record right of way to strictly the areas requiring design topographic surveys. UNICO will attain current right of way maps, deeds, record of surveys, parcel maps, subdivision maps, corner records and other relevant mapping information along the project corridor to determine the right of way. GPS and conventional surveys will be performed to locate right of way monuments, pins, pipes, wells and other boundary markers necessary to resolve and map the right of way.
The boundaries and right of way map will be prepared from readily available record information. To fully discern right of way, easement and other property constraints, title reports may be necessary to fully resolve property and right of way boundaries. UNICO will request design team provide title reports of certain properties which may be affected by the project or where record information is incomplete to determine the right of way.
Deliverables:
Right of Way Base Map
Maps, Deeds and other Boundary Documents
6.4 Driveway Design
BEN|EN will prepare detail drawings and grading for reconstruction of approximately 10 driveways to meet ADA requirements. BEN|EN will prepare 50%, 90%, 100% and Bid Set submittals for City review and comment.
Deliverables: 50%, 90%, 100% and Bid Set submittals
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12 EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR CODE § 3700
[Labor Code § 1861]
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 AGREEMENT.
CONSULTANTS
By:
[Title]
ATTACHMENT 2
Agreement for Services
13 EXHIBIT C
Fee Schedule
ATTACHMENT 2
L. Rubio D. Yau K, Chan C. Allen, III K. Meyer M. Ringlstetter Julie Miner Brandon Michel M. Al-Qudsi S. Vong Engr 10 Engr 10 Engr 10 Engr 8 Engr 5 Engr 5 Engr 4 Designer 6 Engr 1 Engr 1 Total Labor GPA UNICO Total Task $320.32 $293.27 $273.10 $213.53 $152.23 $143.60 $131.78 $163.14 $95.75 $86.26 Hours Cost Cost Task 1 - Preliminary Engineering
1.1 Environmental - ISA Memorandum 1 1 $ 213.53 $ 13,310.91 $ 13,524.44
1.2 Topographic Surveys 2 2 $ 326.28 $ - $ 22,065.37 $ 22,391.65 Task 1 Subtotal 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 $ 539.81 $ 13,310.91 $ 22,065.37 $ 35,916.09 Task 2 - 50% PS&E
2.1 50% RRFB Design 1 4 8 8 21 $ 3,293.59 $ - $ 3,293.59
2.2 50% Signing & Striping Design 1 1 8 16 24 10 24 84 $ 11,711.55 $ - $ 11,711.55
2.3 50% Curb Ramp Design 2 80 40 122 $ 17,495.06 $ - $ 17,495.06 Task 2 Subtotal 1 2 4 10 8 16 104 50 24 8 227 $ 32,500.20 $ - $ - $ 32,500.20 Task 3 - 90% PS&E
3.1 90% RRFB Design 1 3 6 8 18 $ 2,716.03 $ - $ 2,716.03
3.2 90% Signing & Striping Design 1 1 8 13 20 20 20 83 $ 12,002.03 $ - $ 12,002.03
3.3 90% Curb Ramp Design 1 24 40 65 $ 9,901.85 $ - $ 9,901.85 Task 3 Subtotal 1 2 3 9 6 13 44 60 20 8 166 $ 24,619.91 $ - $ - $ 24,619.91 Task 4 - 100% PS&E
4.1 100% RRFB Design 1 1 2 4 8 $ 1,215.87 $ - $ 1,215.87
4.2 100% Signing & Striping Design 1 1 4 4 6 6 6 28 $ 4,386.13 $ - $ 4,386.13
4.3 100% Curb Ramp Design 2 16 16 34 $ 5,145.78 $ - $ 5,145.78 Task 4 Subtotal 1 2 1 6 2 4 22 22 6 4 70 $ 10,747.78 $ - $ - $ 10,747.78 Task 5 - Bid Set PS&E
5.1 Bid Set RRFB Design 1 2 3 6 $ 836.34 $ - $ 836.34
5.2 Bid Set Signing & Striping Design 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 18 $ 2,890.53 $ - $ 2,890.53
5.3 Bid Set Curb Ramp Design 2 8 8 18 $ 2,786.42 $ - $ 2,786.42 Task 5 Subtotal 1 1 1 4 2 2 12 12 4 3 42 $ 6,513.29 $ - $ - $ 6,513.29 Other Direct Costs $ 250.50
TOTAL 4 7 9 30 18 35 182 146 54 23 508 $ 74,920.99 $ 13,310.91 $ 22,065.37 $ 110,547.77 Task 6 - OPTIONAL
6.1 CEQA Categorical Exemption $ 3,950.54 $ 3,950.54
6.2 NEPA Categorical Exclusion $ 3,950.54 $ 3,950.54
6.3 Boundary and Right of Way Surveys $ 17,255.33 $ 17,255.33
6.4 Driveway Design
6.4.1 50% Driveway Design 1 48 40 89 $ 13,064.57 $ - $ 13,064.57
6.4.2 90% Driveway Design 1 32 16 49 $ 7,040.73 $ - $ 7,040.73
6.4.3 100% Driveway Design 1 16 8 25 $ 3,627.13 $ - $ 3,627.13
6.4.4 Bid Driveway Design 1 12 4 17 $ 2,447.45 $ - $ 2,447.45 Task 6 Subtotal 0 0 0 4 0 0 108 68 0 0 138 $ 26,179.88 $ 7,901.08 $ 17,255.33 $ 51,336.29 27-Sep-24
City of Manteca
Yosemite Ave Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project (Walnut Avenue to Main Street) BEN|EN's Fee Proposal for Traffic Engineering Design Services (RRFB, Signing and Striping) Subconsultant
ATTACHMENT 2
Cost Proposal 1
Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Lump Sum
Prime Consultant Subconsultant 2nd Tier Subconsultant
Consultant: Bennett Engineering Services
Project No. Contract No. Date 9/27/2024
Range Hours Actual
Hourly Rate Total
Engineer 10 4 $ 126.25 $ 505.00
Engineer 10 7 $ 115.59 $ 809.13
Engineer 10 9 $ 107.64 $ 968.76
Engineer 8 30 $ 84.16 $ 2,524.80
Engineer 5 18 $ 60.00 $ 1,080.00
Engineer 5 35 $ 56.60 $ 1,981.00
Engineer 4 182 $ 51.94 $ 9,453.08
Designer/Technician 6 146 $ 64.30 $ 9,387.80
Engineer 1 54 $ 37.74 $ 2,037.96
Engineer 1 23 $ 34.00 $ 782.00
LABOR COSTS 508
$ 29,529.53
$ -
c) TOTAL DIRECT LABOR COSTS [(a) + (b)] $ 29,529.53
INDIRECT COSTS
47.39% ) e) Total Fringe Benefits [(c) x (d)] $ 13,994.08
83.26% ) g) Overhead [(c) x (f)] $ 24,586.37
) i) Gen & Admin [(c) x (h)] $ -
j) TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS [(e) + (g) + (i)] $ 38,580.46
FIXED FEE k) TOTAL FIXED FEE [(c) + (j)] x fixed fee: 10% $ 6,811.00 l) CONSULTANT'S OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC) - ITEMIZE (Add additional pages if necessary) Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
150 mile $ 0.670 $ 100.50
1 each $ 100.00 $ 100.00
1 each $ 50.00 $ 50.00
l) TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS $ 250.50
m) SUBCONSULTANTS' COSTS (Add additional pages if necessary) GPA Consulting $ 13,310.91
Unico $ 22,065.37
m) TOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS' COSTS $ 35,376.28
n) TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS INCLUDING SUBCONSULTANTS [(l) + (m)] $ 35,626.78 TOTAL COST [(c) + (j) + (k) + (n)] $ 110,547.77
NOTES:
1. 2.
3. Julie Miner
Brandon Michel
Anticipated salary increases calculation (page 2) must accompany. a) Subtotal Direct Labor Costs
b) Anticipated Salary Increases (see page 2 for calculation) d) Fringe Benefits (Rate:
f) Overhead & G&A (Rate:
h) General & Admin (Rate:
Subconsultant 1:
Subconsultant 2:
Key personnel must be marked with an asterisk (*) and employees that are subject to prevailing wage requirements must be marked with two asterisks (**). All costs must comply with the Federal cost principles. Subconsultants will provide their own cost proposals.
Description of Item
Mileage Costs (at cost)
Express Mails and Delivery (at cost)
Outside Copying (at cost)
The cost proposal format shall not be amended. Indirect cost rates shall be updated on an annual basis in accordance with the consultant's annual accounting period and established by a cognizant agency or accepted by Caltrans.
City of Manteca Yosemite Ave Bike & Ped Imp HSIPL 5242 (036)
DIRECT LABOR
Classification/Title Name
* Kin Chan
* Carlton Allen, III
Kirk Meyer
Marisa Ringlstetter
Malak Al-Qudsi
Suong Vong
Note: Mark-ups are Not Allowed
* Leo Rubio
* Daniel Yau
ATTACHMENT 2
Consultant
Project No. Contract No. Date 9/27/2024
1. Calculate Average Hourly Rate for 1st year of the contract (Direct Labor Subtotal divided by total hours) Avg Hourly 5 Year Contract
Rate Duration
$ 29,529.53 = $ 58.13 Year 1 Avg Hourly Rate
Avg Hourly Rate
Year 1 $ 58.13 + = $ 61.04 Year 2 Avg Hourly Rate
Year 2 $ 61.04 + = $ 64.09 Year 3 Avg Hourly Rate
Year 3 $ 64.09 + = $ 67.29 Year 4 Avg Hourly Rate
Year 4 $ 67.29 + = $ 70.66 Year 5 Avg Hourly Rate
Total Hours
per Year
Year 1 100.00% * = 508.0 Estimated Hours Year 1
Year 2 0.00% * = 0.0 Estimated Hours Year 2
Year 3 0.00% * = 0.0 Estimated Hours Year 3
Year 4 0.00% * = 0.0 Estimated Hours Year 4
Year 5 0.00% * = 0.0 Estimated Hours Year 5
Total 100% = 508.0
Year 1 $ 58.13 * = $ 29,529.53 Estimated Hours Year 1
Year 2 $ 61.04 * = $ - Estimated Hours Year 2
Year 3 $ 64.09 * = $ - Estimated Hours Year 3
Year 4 $ 67.29 * = $ - Estimated Hours Year 4
Year 5 $ - * = $ - Estimated Hours Year 5
= $ 29,529.53
= $ 29,529.53
= $ - Transfer to Page 1
NOTES:
1. 2.
3. 4. Calculations for anticipated salary escalation must be provided.
This is not the only way to estimate salary increases. Other methods will be accepted if they clearly indicate the % increase, the # of years of the contract, and a breakdown of the labor to be performed each year.
An estimation that is based on direct labor multiplied by salary increase % multiplied by the # of years is not acceptable. (i.e. $250,000 x 2% x 5 yrs = $25,000 is not an acceptable methodology).
This assumes that one year will be worked at the rate on the cost proposal before salary increases are granted. 5%
City of Manteca Yosemite Ave Bike & Ped Imp HSIPL 5242
3. Calculate estimated hours per year (Multiply estimate % each year by total hours) Estimated % Total Hours
Completed Each Year per Cost Proposal
508.0
508.0
Cost per Year
Bennett Engineering Services
CALCULATIONS FOR ANTICIPATED SALARY INCREASES
508.0
Direct Labor Subtotal Total Hours
per Cost Proposal per Cost Proposal
508
2. Calculate hourly rate for all years (Increase the Average Hourly Rate for a year by proposed escalation %) Proposed Escalation
Direct Labor Subtotal before Escalation
Estimated total of Direct Labor Salary Increase
508
0 0
0 0
Total Direct Labor Cost with Escalation
Avg Hourly Rate Estimated hours
(calculated above) (calculated above)
508.0
Total
4. Calculate Total Costs including Escalation (Multiply Average Hourly Rate by the number of hours) 5%
508.0
5%
5%
ATTACHMENT 2
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that all direct costs identified on the cost proposal(s) in this contract are actual, reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the contract in accordance with the contract terms and the following requirements:
1. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2. Terms and conditions of the contract
3. Title 23 United States Code Section 112 - Letting of Contracts
4. 48 Code of Federal Regulations Part 31 - Contract Cost Principles and Proceedures
5. 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 172 - Procurement, Management and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Service
6. 48 Ccode of Federal Regulations Part 9904 - Cost Accounting Standards Board (when applicable) All costs must be applied consistently and fairly to all contracts. All documentation of compliance must be retained in the project files and be in compliance with applicable federal and state requirements. Costs that are noncompliant with the federal and state requirements are not eligible for reimbursement.
Local governments are responsible for applying only cognizant agency or Caltrans accepted Indirect Cost Rate(s).
Name: Leo Rubio Title *: President
Signature: Date of Certification: 9/26/2024
Email: [email protected] Phone number: (916) 783-4100
Address: 1082 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95661 List services the consultant is providing under the proposed contract:
Certification of Direct Costs:
Prime Consultant or Subconsultant Certifying:
* An individual executive or financial officer of the consultant's or subconsultant's organization at a level no lower than a Vice President or a Chief Financial Officer, or equivalent, who has authority to represent the financial information utilized to establish the cost proposal for the contract.
Prepare PS&E for RRFB, signing, and striping.
ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-H1
Cost Proposal
Note: Mark-ups are Not Allowed
Consultant
Project No. Contract No. Date 9/19/2024
DIRECT LABOR
Hours Actual Hourly Rate Total
12 $88.94 $1,067.28
22 $63.70 $1,401.40
0 $33.65 $0.00
12 $28.85 $346.20
4 $56.73 $226.92
4 $33.65 $134.60
1 $33.80 $33.80
LABOR COSTS
a) Subtotal Direct Labor Costs $3,210.20
b) Anticipated Salary Increases (see page 2 for calculation) $0.00 c) TOTAL DIRECT LABOR COSTS [(a) + (b)] $3,210.20
INDIRECT COSTS
d) Fringe Benefits (Rate 44.00% e) Total Fringe Benefits [(c) x (d)] $1,412.49 f) Overhead (Rate: 57.60% g) Overhead [(c) x (f)] $1,849.08 h) General and Administrative (Rate: 40.33% i) Gen & Admin [(c) x (h)] $1,294.67 j) TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS [(e) + (g) + (i)] $4,556.24
FIXED FEE k) TOTAL FIXED FEE [(c) + (j)] x fixed fee 12% ] $931.97 l) CONSULTANT'S OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC) - ITEMIZE (Add additional pages if necessary) Quantity Unit(s) Unit Cost Total
$0.00
l) TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS $0.00
m) SUBCONSULTANT'S COSTS (Add additional pages if necessary) Subconsultant 1: $4,612.50
m) TOTAL SUBCONSULTANT'S COSTS $4,612.50
n) TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS INCLUDING SUBCONSULTANTS [(l) + (m)] $4,612.50 TOTAL COST [(c) + (j) + (k) + (n)] $13,310.91
NOTES:
Principal Environmental Planner Erinn Silva
Senior Environmental Planner Marya Samuelson
Environmental Planner
EXHIBIT 10-H1 COST PROPOSAL Page 1 of 3
COST-PLUS-FIXED FEE OR LUMP SUM OR FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES)
Classification/Title Name
City of Manteca Yosemite Avenue
Bike and Pedestrian Improvement
GPA Consulting
Geocon West Inc.
Logan Faltas
Environmental Planner/Biologist
Associate GIS Analyst Cameron Lukos
Project Coordinator Jessica Nwankwo
Description of Item
3.Anticipated salary increases calculation (page 2) must accompany.
1.Key personnel must be marked with an asterisk (*) and employees that are subject to prevailing wage requirements must be markedwith two asterisks (**).
All costs must comply with the Federal cost principles. Subconsultants will provide their own cost proposals.
Kayla Fon
Senior GIS Analyst Martin Rose
2.The cost proposal format shall not be amended. Indirect cost rates shall be updated on an annual basis in accordance with theconsultant’s annual accounting period and established by a cognizant agency or accepted by Caltrans.
Prime Consultant Subconsultant 2nd Tier Subconsultant
January 2020
ATTACHMENT 2
80 Blue Ravine Rd – Suite 250
Folsom, CA 95630
916-900-6623
Rob Markes
Survey Manager
Richard Maddock, PLS
Senior Land Surveyor
Ryan Ming, PLS
Senior Land Surveyor
Adam Bishop, PLS
Senior Land Surveyor
Todd Jordan, PLS
Land Surveyor
Roy Porter, LSIT
Land Surveyor
Terrance Ranney
Drone Manager
Staff
Party Chief
Staff
Rodman
Staff
Survey Technician/Drafter
Direct Labor Rate $ 88.00 $ 74.52 $ 70.35 $ 66.25 $ 53.00 $ 40.50 $ 55.00 $ 85.47 $ 78.00 $ 32.00 Overhead Rate
Fee
Billing Rate $ 241.95 $ 204.89 $ 193.42 $ 182.15 $ 145.72 $ 111.35 $ 151.22 $ 235.00 $ 214.46 $ 87.98 Task Description Direct Labor
Costs
Overhead
149.95% Fee Total
Topographic Surveying and Mapping 4 32 32 52 $ 7,247.04 $ 10,866.94 $ 1,811.40 $ 19,925.37 Optional – Boundary and Right of Way Surveys 4 24 40 16 16 $ 6,275.92 $ 9,410.74 $ 1,568.67 $ 17,255.33 8 0 24 0 0 40 0 48 48 52 $ 37,180.70
Qty Amt Total
10 $ 214.00 $ 2,140.00
0 $ 750.00 $ -
$ 2,140.00
Total $ 39,320.70
Other Direct Costs
ODC - Per Diems
Title Reports
Tasks Subtotal
City of Manteca
Yosemite Avenue Bike and Predestrian Improvement Project Tasks Subtotal
Hours
149.95%
10% TOTALS
9/27/2024
ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-O1
Consultant Proposal DBE Commitment
EXHIBIT 10-O1 CONSULTANT PROPOSAL DBE COMMITMENT
1. Local Agency: 2. Contract DBE Goal:
3. Project Description:
4. Project Location:
5. Consultant's Name: 6. Prime Certified DBE:
8. DBE 7. Description of Work, Service, or Materials Certification Supplied Number
17. Local Agency Contract Number:
18. Federal-Aid Project Number:
19. Proposed Contract Execution Date:
20. Consultant’s Ranking after Evaluation: __________________________ Local Agency certifies that all DBE certifications are valid and information on this form is complete and accurate.
21. Local Agency Representative's Signature 22. Date
23. Local Agency Representative's Name 24. Phone
25. Local Agency Representative's Title
9. DBE Contact Information 10. DBE %
Local Agency to Complete this Section
11. TOTAL CLAIMED DBE PARTICIPATION %
IMPORTANT: Identify all DBE firms being claimed for credit, regardless of tier. Written confirmation of each listed DBE is required.
12. Preparer's Signature 13. Date
14. Preparer's Name 15. Phone
16. Preparer's Title
DISTRIBUTION: Original – Included with consultant’s proposal to local agency.
ADA Notice: For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available in alternate formats. For information call (916) 654-6410 or TDD (916) 654- 3880 or write Records and Forms Management, 1120 N Street, MS-89, Sacramento, CA 95814.
LPP 18-01 Page 1 of 2
January 2019
Reset Form
City of Manteca 90%
Yosemite Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project Manteca, CA
Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants X Civil Engineering
Traffic/Electrical Engineering
Survey
Bennett Engineering Services; 1082 Sunrise
Avenue, Ste. 100, Roseville CA 95661; Jenn Goodwin
(CFO) (916 )771-6146;[email protected] 43459
36278
41342
GPA; 2600 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100,
Sacramento CA 95816; (916) 995-7223
Unico; 80 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 250, Folsom
CA 95630; Cesar Montes de Oca (800) 277-6623;
[email protected];
Environmental 12%
20%
10/07/2024
Leo Rubio, PE (916) 397-4481
President
68%
100
ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-O2
Consultant Contract DBE Commitment
July 23, 2015
EXHIBIT 10-O2 CONSULTANT CONTRACT DBE COMMITMENT
1. Local Agency: 2. Contract DBE Goal:
3. Project Description:
4. Project Location:
5. Consultant's Name: 6. Prime Certified DBE: 7. Total Contract Award Amount:
8. Total Dollar Amount for ALL Subconsultants: 9. Total Number of ALL Subconsultants:
10. Description of Work, Service, or Materials
Supplied
11. DBE
Certification
Number
12. DBE Contact Information
13. DBE
Dollar
Amount
Local Agency to Complete this Section
14. TOTAL CLAIMED DBE PARTICIPATION
$ 20. Local Agency Contract
Number:
21. Federal-Aid Project Number:
% 22. Contract Execution
Date:
Local Agency certifies that all DBE certifications are valid and information on this form is complete and accurate.
IMPORTANT: Identify all DBE firms being claimed for credit, regardless of tier. Written confirmation of each listed DBE is required.
23. Local Agency Representative's Signature 24. Date 15. Preparer's Signature 16. Date
25. Local Agency Representative's Name 26. Phone 17. Preparer's Name 18. Phone
27. Local Agency Representative's Title 19. Preparer's Title DISTRIBUTION: 1. Original – Local Agency
2. Copy – Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE). Failure to submit to DLAE within 30 days of contract execution may result in de-obligation of federal funds on contract.
ADA Notice: For individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available in alternate formats. For information call (916) 654-6410 or TDD (916) 654- 3880 or write Records and Forms Management, 1120 N Street, MS-89, Sacramento, CA 95814.
City of Manteca 90%
Yosemite Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA
Bennett Engineering Services +
Y&C Transportation Consultants X
Civil Engineering
Traffic/Electrical Engineering
Bennett Engineering Services; 1082 Sunrise Avenue,
Ste. 100, Roseville CA 95661; Jenn Goodwin (CFO) (916
)771-6146;[email protected]
43459
10/07/2024
Leo Rubio, PE (916) 397-4481
President
$ 110,547.77
$35,376.28 2
$75,171,49
110,547.77
100
Environmental GPA; 2600 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100,
Sacramento CA 95816; (916) 995-7223 36278 $13,310.91
Surveying
Unico; 80 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 250, Folsom
CA 95630; Cesar Montes de Oca (800) 277-
6623; [email protected];
41342 $22,065.37
ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-R
A&E Boilerplate Agreement Language
May 2023
Exhibit 10-R: A&E BOILERPLATE AGREEMENT LANGUAGE
(For Local Assistance Federal-Aid Projects)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................3 ARTICLE II CONSULTANT’S REPORTS OR MEETINGS..........................................................................4 ARTICLE III PERFORMANCE PERIOD......................................................................................................4 ARTICLE IV ALLOWABLE COSTS AND PAYMENTS...............................................................................4 ARTICLE V TERMINATION........................................................................................................................5 ARTICLE VI COST PRINCIPLES AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS...........................................6 ARTICLE VII RETENTION OF RECORD/AUDITS......................................................................................6 ARTICLE VIII AUDIT REVIEW PROCEDURES..........................................................................................7 ARTICLE IX SUBCONTRACTING..............................................................................................................8 ARTICLE X EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND OTHER CAPITAL EXPENDITURES...................................10 ARTICLE XI STATE PREVAILING WAGE RATES...................................................................................11 ARTICLE XII CONFLICT OF INTEREST ..................................................................................................14 ARTICLE XIII REBATES, KICKBACKS OR OTHER UNLAWFUL CONSIDERATION.............................14
ARTICLE XIV PROHIBITION OF EXPENDING LOCAL AGENCY, STATE, OR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR LOBBYING...............................................................................................................................................15 ARTICLE XV NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE.........................15 ARTICLE XVI DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION........................................................16 ARTICLE XVII DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION........................17 ARTICLE XVIII FUNDING REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................23 ARTICLE XIX CHANGE IN TERMS..........................................................................................................23 ARTICLE XX CONTINGENT FEE.............................................................................................................24 ARTICLE XXI DISPUTES .........................................................................................................................24 ARTICLE XXII INSPECTION OF WORK...................................................................................................24 ARTICLE XXIII SAFETY...........................................................................................................................24 ARTICLE XXIV OWNERSHIP OF DATA ..................................................................................................25 ARTICLE XXV CLAIMS FILED BY LOCAL AGENCY’s CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR ....................25 ARTICLE XXVI CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA ........................................................................................26 ARTICLE XXVII NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CERTIFICATION.........................................26 ARTICLE XXVIII EVALUATION OF CONSULTANT.................................................................................26 ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-R
A&E Boilerplate Agreement Language
May 2023
ARTICLE XXX TITLE VI ASSURANCES..................................................................................................27 APPENDIX A............................................................................................................................................28 APPENDIX B............................................................................................................................................29 (HABENDUM CLAUSE) ...........................................................................................................................29 APPENDIX C............................................................................................................................................30 APPENDIX D............................................................................................................................................30 APPENDIX E ............................................................................................................................................31 ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-R
A&E Boilerplate Agreement Language
May 2023
ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION
A. This AGREEMENT is between the following named, hereinafter referred to as, CONSULTANT and the following named, hereinafter referred to as, LOCAL AGENCY:
The name of the “CONSULTANT” is as follows:
BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES INC.
Incorporated in the State of CALIFORNIA
The Project Manager for the “CONSULTANT” will be DANIEL YAU
The name of the “LOCAL AGENCY” is as follows:
CITY OF MANTECA
The Contract Administrator for LOCAL AGENCY will be KYZEN NICOLAS B. The work to be performed under this AGREEMENT is described in Article III Statement of Work and the approved CONSULTANT’s Cost Proposal dated 09/27/2024. The approved CONSULTANT’s Cost Proposal is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. If there is any conflict between the approved Cost Proposal and this AGREEMENT, this AGREEMENT shall take precedence.
C. CONSULTANT agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless LOCAL AGENCY, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including without limitation, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ and expert witness fees, arising out of any failure to comply with applicable law, any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, loss of use of property, economic loss or otherwise arising out of the performance of the work described herein, to the extent caused by a negligent act or negligent failure to act, errors, omissions, recklessness or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this AGREEMENT on the part of CONSULTANT, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence, or willful misconduct of LOCAL AGENCY, as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. The provisions of this section shall survive termination or suspension of this AGREEMENT.
D. CONSULTANT in the performance of this AGREEMENT, shall act in an independent capacity. It is understood and agreed that CONSULTANT (including CONSULTANT's employees) is an independent contractor and that no relationship of employer-employee exists between the Parties hereto. CONSULTANT's assigned personnel shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of City.
E. LOCAL AGENCY is not required to make any deductions or withholdings from the compensation payable to CONSULTANT under the provisions of the AGREEMENT, and is not required to issue W-2 Forms for income and employment tax purposes for any of CONSULTANT's assigned personnel. CONSULTANT, in the performance of its obligation hereunder, is only subject to the control or direction of the LOCAL AGENCY as to the designation of tasks to be performed and the results to be accomplished.
F. Any third party person(s) employed by CONSULTANT shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT hereby indemnifies and holds LOCAL AGENCY harmless from any and all claims that may be made against City based upon any contention by any third party that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this AGREEMENT.
ATTACHMENT 2
Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 10-R
A&E Boilerplate Agreement Language
May 2023
G. Except as expressly authorized herein, CONSULTANT's obligations under this AGREEMENT are not assignable or transferable, and CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any work, without the prior written approval of the LOCAL AGENCY. However, claims for money due or which become due to CONSULTANT from City under this AGREEMENT may be assigned to a financial institution or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval. Notice of any assignment or transfer whether voluntary or involuntary shall be furnished promptly to the LOCAL AGENCY.
H. CONSULTANT shall be as fully responsible to the LOCAL AGENCY for the negligent acts and omissions of its contractors and subcontractors or subconsultants, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, in the same manner as persons directly employed by CONSULTANT.
I. No alteration or variation of the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be valid, unless made in writing and signed by the parties authorized to bind the parties; and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein, shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.
J. The consideration to be paid to CONSULTANT as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of CONSULTANT’s expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem, unless otherwise expressly so provided.
ARTICLE II CONSULTANT’S REPORTS OR MEETINGS
A. CONSULTANT shall submit progress reports at least once a month. The report should be sufficiently detailed for the LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator to determine, if CONSULTANT is performing to expectations, or is on schedule; to provide communication of interim findings, and to sufficiently address any difficulties or special problems encountered, so remedies can be developed.
B. CONSULTANT’s Project Manager shall meet with LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator, as needed, to discuss progress on the AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE III PERFORMANCE PERIOD
A. This AGREEMENT shall go into effect as shown on the AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES, contingent upon approval by LOCAL AGENCY, and CONSULTANT shall commence work after notification to proceed by LOCAL AGENCY’S Contract Administrator. The AGREEMENT shall end as shown on the AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES, unless extended by AGREEMENT amendment.
B. CONSULTANT is advised that any recommendation for AGREEMENT award is not binding on LOCAL AGENCY until the AGREEMENT is fully executed and approved by LOCAL AGENCY.
ARTICLE IV ALLOWABLE COSTS AND PAYMENTS
A. The method of payment for this AGREEMENT will be based on actual cost plus a fixed fee. LOCAL AGENCY will reimburse CONSULTANT for actual costs (including labor costs, employee benefits, travel, equipment rental costs, overhead and other direct costs) incurred by CONSULTANT in performance of the work. CONSULTANT will not be reimbursed for actual costs that exceed the estimated wage rates, employee benefits, travel, equipment rental, overhead, and other estimated costs set forth in the approved CONSULTANT’S Cost Proposal, unless additional reimbursement is provided for by AGREEMENT amendment. In no event, will CONSULTANT be reimbursed for overhead costs at a rate that exceeds LOCAL AGENCY’s approved overhead rate set forth in the Cost Proposal. In the event, that LOCAL AGENCY determines that a change to the work from that specified in the Cost Proposal and AGREEMENT is required, the AGREEMENT time or actual costs reimbursable by LOCAL AGENCY shall be adjusted by AGREEMENT amendment to accommodate the changed work. The maximum total cost as specified in Paragraph “I” of this ATTACHMENT 2
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B. The indirect cost rate established for this AGREEMENT is extended through the duration of this specific AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT’s agreement to the extension of the 1-year applicable period shall not be a condition or qualification to be considered for the work or AGREEMENT award.
C. In addition to the allowable incurred costs, LOCAL AGENCY will pay CONSULTANT a fixed fee of $6,811. The fixed fee is nonadjustable for the term of the AGREEMENT, except in the event of a significant change in the scope of work and such adjustment is made by AGREEMENT amendment.
D. Reimbursement for transportation and subsistence costs shall not exceed the rates specified in the approved Cost Proposal.
E. When milestone cost estimates are included in the approved Cost Proposal, CONSULTANT shall obtain prior written approval for a revised milestone cost estimate from the Contract Administrator before exceeding such cost estimate.
F. Progress payments will be made monthly in arrears based on services provided and allowable incurred costs. A pro rata portion of CONSULTANT’s fixed fee will be included in the monthly progress payments. If CONSULTANT fails to submit the required deliverable items according to the schedule set forth in Article III Statement of Work, LOCAL AGENCY shall have the right to delay payment or terminate this AGREEMENT.
G. No payment will be made prior to approval of any work, nor for any work performed prior to approval of this AGREEMENT.
H. CONSULTANT will be reimbursed promptly according to California Regulations upon receipt by LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator of itemized invoices in duplicate. Invoices shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the performance of work for which CONSULTANT is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each milestone and each project as applicable. Invoices shall follow the format stipulated for the approved Cost Proposal and shall reference this AGREEMENT number and project title. Final invoice must contain the final cost and all credits due LOCAL AGENCY including any equipment purchased under the provisions of Article XI Equipment Purchase. The final invoice should be submitted within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of CONSULTANT’s work. Invoices shall be mailed to LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator at the following address:
CITY OF MANTECA
ATTN: KYZEN NICOLAS
1001 W. CENTER ST, SUITE E
MANTECA CA 95337
EMAIL: [email protected]
I. The total amount payable by LOCAL AGENCY including the fixed fee shall not exceed $110,547.77.
J. For personnel subject to prevailing wage rates as described in the California Labor Code, all salary increases, which are the direct result of changes in the prevailing wage rates are reimbursable.
ARTICLE V TERMINATION
A. This AGREEMENT may be terminated by LOCAL AGENCY, provided that LOCAL AGENCY gives not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate. Upon termination, LOCAL AGENCY shall be entitled to all work, ATTACHMENT 2
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including but not limited to, reports, investigations, appraisals, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date, whether completed or not.
B. LOCAL AGENCY may temporarily suspend this AGREEMENT, at no additional cost to LOCAL AGENCY, provided that CONSULTANT is given written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of temporary suspension. If LOCAL AGENCY gives such notice of temporary suspension, CONSULTANT shall immediately suspend its activities under this AGREEMENT. A temporary suspension may be issued concurrent with the notice of termination.
C. Notwithstanding any provisions of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall not be relieved of liability to LOCAL AGENCY for damages sustained by City by virtue of any breach of this AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT, and City may withhold any payments due to CONSULTANT until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due City from CONSULTANT is determined.
D. In the event of termination, CONSULTANT shall be compensated as provided for in this AGREEMENT. Upon termination, LOCAL AGENCY shall be entitled to all work, including but not limited to, reports, investigations, appraisals, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date, whether completed or not.
ARTICLE VI COST PRINCIPLES AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. The CONSULTANT agrees that 48 CFR 31, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, shall be used to determine the allowability of individual terms of cost.
B. The CONSULTANT also agrees to comply with Federal procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
C. Any costs for which payment has been made to the CONSULTANT that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 48 CFR 31 or 2 CFR 200 are subject to repayment by the CONSULTANT to LOCAL AGENCY.
D. When a CONSULTANT or Subconsultant is a Non-Profit Organization or an Institution of Higher Education, the Cost Principles for Title 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards shall apply.
ARTICLE VII RETENTION OF RECORD/AUDITS
For the purpose of determining compliance with Gov. Code § 8546.7, the CONSULTANT, Subconsultants, and LOCAL AGENCY shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, Independent CPA Audited Indirect Cost Rate workpapers, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of the AGREEMENT including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the AGREEMENT. All parties, including the CONSULTANT’s Independent CPA, shall make such workpapers and materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the AGREEMENT period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under the AGREEMENT and records for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds must be retained for three (3) years after final disposition. LOCAL AGENCY, Caltrans Auditor, FHWA, or any duly authorized representative of the Federal government having jurisdiction under Federal laws or regulations (including the basis of Federal funding in whole or in part) shall have access to any books, records, and documents of the CONSULTANT, Subconsultants, and the CONSULTANT’s Independent CPA, that are pertinent to the AGREEMENT for audits, examinations, workpaper review, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested without limitation.
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ARTICLE VIII AUDIT REVIEW PROCEDURES
A. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under an interim or post audit of this AGREEMENT that is not disposed of by AGREEMENT, shall be reviewed by LOCAL AGENCY’S Chief Financial Officer.
B. Not later than thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of the final audit report, CONSULTANT may request a review by LOCAL AGENCY’S Chief Financial Officer of unresolved audit issues. The request for review will be submitted in writing.
C. Neither the pendency of a dispute nor its consideration by LOCAL AGENCY will excuse CONSULTANT from full and timely performance, in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT.
D. CONSULTANT and subconsultant AGREEMENTs, including cost proposals and Indirect Cost Rates (ICR), may be subject to audits or reviews such as, but not limited to, an AGREEMENT audit, an incurred cost audit, an ICR Audit, or a CPA ICR audit work paper review. If selected for audit or review, the AGREEMENT, cost proposal and ICR and related work papers, if applicable, will be reviewed to verify compliance with 48 CFR 31 and other related laws and regulations. In the instances of a CPA ICR audit work paper review it is CONSULTANT’s responsibility to ensure federal, LOCAL AGENCY, or local government officials are allowed full access to the CPA’s work papers including making copies as necessary. The AGREEMENT, cost proposal, and ICR shall be adjusted by CONSULTANT and approved by LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator to conform to the audit or review recommendations. CONSULTANT agrees that individual terms of costs identified in the audit report shall be incorporated into the AGREEMENT by this reference if directed by LOCAL AGENCY at its sole discretion. Refusal by CONSULTANT to incorporate audit or review recommendations, or to ensure that the federal, LOCAL AGENCY or local governments have access to CPA work papers, will be considered a breach of AGREEMENT terms and cause for termination of the AGREEMENT and disallowance of prior reimbursed costs.
E. CONSULTANT’s Cost Proposal may be subject to a CPA ICR Audit Work Paper Review and/or audit by the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI). IOAI, at its sole discretion, may review and/or audit and approve the CPA ICR documentation. The Cost Proposal shall be adjusted by the CONSULTANT and approved by the LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator to conform to the Work Paper Review recommendations included in the management letter or audit recommendations included in the audit report. Refusal by the CONSULTANT to incorporate the Work Paper Review recommendations included in the management letter or audit recommendations included in the audit report will be considered a breach of the AGREEMENT terms and cause for termination of the AGREEMENT and disallowance of prior reimbursed costs.
1. During IOAI’s review of the ICR audit work papers created by the CONSULTANT’s independent CPA, IOAI will work with the CPA and/or CONSULTANT toward a resolution of issues that arise during the review. Each party agrees to use its best efforts to resolve any audit disputes in a timely manner. If IOAI identifies significant issues during the review and is unable to issue a cognizant approval letter, LOCAL AGENCY will reimburse the CONSULTANT at an accepted ICR until a FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) compliant ICR (e.g. 48 CFR Part 31; GAGAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards); CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), if applicable; in accordance with procedures and guidelines of the American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Audit Guide; and other applicable procedures and guidelines) is received and approved by IOAI.
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Accepted rates will be as follows:
a. If the proposed rate is less than one hundred fifty percent (150%) - the accepted rate reimbursed will be ninety percent (90%) of the proposed rate. b. If the proposed rate is between one hundred fifty percent (150%) and two hundred percent (200%) - the accepted rate will be eighty-five percent (85%) of the proposed rate.
c. If the proposed rate is greater than two hundred percent (200%) - the accepted rate will be seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed rate.
2. If IOAI is unable to issue a cognizant letter per paragraph E.1. above, IOAI may require CONSULTANT to submit a revised independent CPA-audited ICR and audit report within three (3) months of the effective date of the management letter. IOAI will then have up to six (6) months to review the CONSULTANT’s and/or the independent CPA’s revisions.
3. If the CONSULTANT fails to comply with the provisions of this paragraph E, or if IOAI is still unable to issue a cognizant approval letter after the revised independent CPA audited ICR is submitted, overhead cost reimbursement will be limited to the accepted ICR that was established upon initial rejection of the ICR and set forth in paragraph E.1. above for all rendered services. In this event, this accepted ICR will become the actual and final ICR for reimbursement purposes under this AGREEMENT.
4. CONSULTANT may submit to LOCAL AGENCY final invoice only when all of the following items have occurred: (1) IOAI accepts or adjusts the original or revised independent CPA audited ICR; (2) all work under this AGREEMENT has been completed to the satisfaction of LOCAL AGENCY; and, (3) IOAI has issued its final ICR review letter. The CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT ITS FINAL INVOICE TO LOCAL AGENCY no later than sixty (60) calendar days after occurrence of the last of these items. The accepted ICR will apply to this AGREEMENT and all other agreements executed between LOCAL AGENCY and the CONSULTANT, either as a prime or subconsultant, with the same fiscal period ICR.
ARTICLE IX SUBCONTRACTING
A. Nothing contained in this AGREEMENT or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between the LOCAL AGENCY and any Subconsultants, and no subagreement shall relieve the CONSULTANT of its responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The CONSULTANT agrees to be as fully responsible to the LOCAL AGENCY for the acts and omissions of its Subconsultants and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT's obligation to pay its Subconsultants is an independent obligation from the LOCAL AGENCY's obligation to make payments to the CONSULTANT.
B. The CONSULTANT shall perform the work contemplated with resources available within its own organization and no portion of the work shall be subcontracted without written authorization by the LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator, except that which is expressly identified in the CONSULTANT’s approved Cost Proposal.
C. Any subagreement entered into as a result of this AGREEMENT, shall contain all the provisions stipulated in this entire AGREEMENT to be applicable to Subconsultants unless otherwise noted.
D. CONSULTANT shall pay its Subconsultants within Fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of each payment made to the CONSULTANT by the LOCAL AGENCY.
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E. Any substitution of Subconsultants must be approved in writing by the LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator in advance of assigning work to a substitute Subconsultant.
F. Prompt Progress Payment
CONSULTANT or subconsultant shall pay to any subconsultant, not later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of each progress payment, unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the respective amounts allowed CONSULTANT on account of the work performed by the subconsultants, to the extent of each subconsultant’s interest therein. In the event that there is a good faith dispute over all or any portion of the amount due on a progress payment from CONSULTANT or subconsultant to a subconsultant, CONSULTANT or subconsultant may withhold no more than 150 percent of the disputed amount. Any violation of this requirement shall constitute a cause for disciplinary action and shall subject the licensee to a penalty, payable to the subconsultant, of 2 percent of the amount due per month for every month that payment is not made.
In any action for the collection of funds wrongfully withheld, the prevailing party shall be entitled to his or her attorney’s fees and costs. The sanctions authorized under this requirement shall be separate from, and in addition to, all other remedies, either civil, administrative, or criminal. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subconsultants.
G. Prompt Payment of Withheld Funds to Subconsultants
The LOCAL AGENCY may hold retainage from CONSULTANT and shall make prompt and regular incremental acceptances of portions, as determined by the LOCAL AGENCY, of the contract work, and pay retainage to CONSULTANT based on these acceptances. The LOCAL AGENCY shall designate one of the methods below in the contract to ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage kept by CONSULTANT or subconsultant to a subconsultant.
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Method 3: The LOCAL AGENCY shall hold retainage from CONSULTANT and shall make prompt and regular incremental acceptances of portions, as determined by the LOCAL AGENCY of the contract work and pay retainage to CONSULTANT based on these acceptances. CONSULTANT or subconsultant shall return all monies withheld in retention from all subconsultants within 15 days after receiving payment for work satisfactorily completed and accepted including incremental acceptances of portions of the contract work by the LOCAL AGENCY. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the LOCAL AGENCY’s prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating CONSULTANT or subconsultant to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 3321 of the California Civil Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative or judicial remedies otherwise available to CONSULTANT or subconsultant in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by CONSULTANT; deficient subconsultant performance and/or noncompliance by a subconsultant. This clause applies to both DBE and nonDBE subconsultants.
Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating CONSULTANT or subconsultant to the penalties, sanctions and other remedies specified therein. These requirements shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies otherwise available to CONSULTANT or subconsultant in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by CONSULTANT, deficient subcontract performance, or noncompliance by a subconsultant.
ARTICLE X EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND OTHER CAPITAL EXPENDITURES A. Prior authorization in writing by LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator shall be required before CONSULTANT enters into any unbudgeted purchase order, or subcontract exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for supplies, equipment, or CONSULTANT services. CONSULTANT shall provide an evaluation of the necessity or desirability of incurring such costs.
B. For purchase of any item, service, or consulting work not covered in CONSULTANT’s approved Cost Proposal and exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), with prior authorization by LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator, three competitive quotations must be submitted with the request, or the absence of proposal must be adequately justified.
C. Any equipment purchased with funds provided under the terms of this AGREEMENT is subject to the following:
1. CONSULTANT shall maintain an inventory of all nonexpendable property. Nonexpendable property is defined as having a useful life of at least two years and an acquisition cost of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more. If the purchased equipment needs replacement and is sold or traded in, LOCAL AGENCY shall receive a proper refund or credit at the conclusion of the AGREEMENT, or if the AGREEMENT is terminated, CONSULTANT may either keep the equipment and credit LOCAL AGENCY in an amount equal to its fair market value, or sell such equipment at the best price obtainable at a public or private sale, in accordance with established LOCAL AGENCY procedures; and credit LOCAL AGENCY in an amount equal to the sales price. If CONSULTANT elects to keep the equipment, fair market value shall be determined at CONSULTANT’s expense, on the basis of a competent independent appraisal of such equipment. Appraisals shall be obtained from an appraiser mutually agreeable to by LOCAL AGENCY and CONSULTANT, if it is determined to sell the equipment, the terms and conditions of such sale must be approved in advance by LOCAL AGENCY.
2. Regulation 2 CFR 200 requires a credit to Federal funds when participating equipment with a fair market value greater than five thousand dollars ($5,000) is credited to the project.
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ARTICLE XI STATE PREVAILING WAGE RATES
A. No CONSULTANT or Subconsultant may be awarded an AGREEMENT containing public work elements unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5. Registration with DIR must be maintained throughout the entire term of this AGREEMENT, including any subsequent amendments.
B. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the applicable provisions of the California Labor Code requiring the payment of prevailing wages. The General Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations applicable to work under this AGREEMENT are available and on file with the Department of Transportation's Regional/District Labor Compliance Officer (https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/labor-compliance). These wage rates are made a specific part of this AGREEMENT by reference pursuant to Labor Code §1773.2 and will be applicable to work performed at a construction project site. Prevailing wages will be applicable to all inspection work performed at LOCAL AGENCY construction sites, at LOCAL AGENCY facilities and at off-site locations that are set up by the construction contractor or one of its subcontractors solely and specifically to serve LOCAL AGENCY projects. Prevailing wage requirements do not apply to inspection work performed at the facilities of vendors and commercial materials suppliers that provide goods and services to the general public.
C. General Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations applicable to this project may also be obtained from the Department of Industrial Relations website at http://www.dir.ca.gov.
D. Payroll Records
1. Each CONSULTANT and Subconsultant shall keep accurate certified payroll records and supporting documents as mandated by Labor Code §1776 and as defined in 8 CCR §16000 showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant in connection with the public work. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury, stating both of the following:
a. The information contained in the payroll record is true and correct. b. The employer has complied with the requirements of Labor Code §1771, §1811, and §1815 for any work performed by his or her employees on the public works project.
2. The payroll records enumerated under paragraph (1) above shall be certified as correct by the CONSULTANT under penalty of perjury. The payroll records and all supporting documents shall be made available for inspection and copying by LOCAL AGENCY representatives at all reasonable hours at the principal office of the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall provide copies of certified payrolls or permit inspection of its records as follows:
a. A certified copy of an employee's payroll record shall be made available for inspection or furnished to the employee or the employee's authorized representative on request. b. A certified copy of all payroll records enumerated in paragraph (1) above, shall be made available for inspection or furnished upon request to a representative of LOCAL AGENCY, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards of the Department of Industrial Relations. Certified payrolls submitted to LOCAL AGENCY, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards shall not be altered or obliterated by the CONSULTANT.
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c. The public shall not be given access to certified payroll records by the CONSULTANT.
The CONSULTANT is required to forward any requests for certified payrolls to the LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator by both email and regular mail on the business day following receipt of the request.
3. Each CONSULTANT shall submit a certified copy of the records enumerated in paragraph (1) above, to the entity that requested the records within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a written request.
4. Any copy of records made available for inspection as copies and furnished upon request to the public or any public agency by LOCAL AGENCY shall be marked or obliterated in such a manner as to prevent disclosure of each individual's name, address, and social security number. The name and address of the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant performing the work shall not be marked or obliterated.
5. The CONSULTANT shall inform LOCAL AGENCY of the location of the records enumerated under paragraph (1) above, including the street address, city and county, and shall, within five (5) working days, provide a notice of a change of location and address.
6. The CONSULTANT or Subconsultant shall have ten (10) calendar days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice requesting the records enumerated in paragraph (1) above. In the event the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant fails to comply within the ten (10) day period, he or she shall, as a penalty to LOCAL AGENCY, forfeit one hundred dollars ($100) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated.
Such penalties shall be withheld by LOCAL AGENCY from payments then due. CONSULTANT is not subject to a penalty assessment pursuant to this section due to the failure of a Subconsultant to comply with this section.
E. When prevailing wage rates apply, the CONSULTANT is responsible for verifying compliance with certified payroll requirements. Invoice payment will not be made until the invoice is approved by the LOCAL AGENCY Contract Administrator.
F. Penalty
1. The CONSULTANT and any of its Subconsultants shall comply with Labor Code §1774 and §1775. Pursuant to Labor Code §1775, the CONSULTANT and any Subconsultant shall forfeit to the LOCAL AGENCY a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the Director of DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done under the AGREEMENT by the CONSULTANT or by its Subconsultant in violation of the requirements of the Labor Code and in particular, Labor Code §§1770 to 1780, inclusive.
2. The amount of this forfeiture shall be determined by the Labor Commissioner and shall be based on consideration of mistake, inadvertence, or neglect of the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant in failing to pay the correct rate of prevailing wages, or the previous record of the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant in meeting their respective prevailing wage obligations, or the willful failure by the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant to pay the correct rates of prevailing wages. A mistake, inadvertence, or neglect in failing to pay the correct rates of prevailing wages is not excusable if the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant had knowledge of the obligations under the Labor Code. The CONSULTANT is responsible for paying the appropriate rate, including any escalations that take place during the term of the AGREEMENT.
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3. In addition to the penalty and pursuant to Labor Code §1775, the difference between the prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day or portion thereof for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate shall be paid to each worker by the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant.
4. If a worker employed by a Subconsultant on a public works project is not paid the general prevailing per diem wages by the Subconsultant, the CONSULTANT of the project is not liable for the penalties described above unless the CONSULTANT had knowledge of that failure of the Subconsultant to pay the specified prevailing rate of wages to those workers or unless the CONSULTANT fails to comply with all of the following requirements:
a. The AGREEMENT executed between the CONSULTANT and the Subconsultant for the performance of work on public works projects shall include a copy of the requirements in Labor Code §§ 1771, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815. b. The CONSULTANT shall monitor the payment of the specified general prevailing rate of per diem wages by the Subconsultant to the employees by periodic review of the certified payroll records of the Subconsultant.
c. Upon becoming aware of the Subconsultant’s failure to pay the specified prevailing rate of wages to the Subconsultant’s workers, the CONSULTANT shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify the failure, including but not limited to, retaining sufficient funds due the Subconsultant for work performed on the public works project. d. Prior to making final payment to the Subconsultant for work performed on the public works project, the CONSULTANT shall obtain an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury from the Subconsultant that the Subconsultant had paid the specified general prevailing rate of per diem wages to the Subconsultant’s employees on the public works project and any amounts due pursuant to Labor Code §1813.
5. Pursuant to Labor Code §1775, LOCAL AGENCY shall notify the CONSULTANT on a public works project within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of a complaint that a Subconsultant has failed to pay workers the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.
6. If LOCAL AGENCY determines that employees of a Subconsultant were not paid the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and if LOCAL AGENCY did not retain sufficient money under the AGREEMENT to pay those employees the balance of wages owed under the general prevailing rate of per diem wages, the CONSULTANT shall withhold an amount of moneys due the Subconsultant sufficient to pay those employees the general prevailing rate of per diem wages if requested by LOCAL AGENCY.
G. Hours of Labor
Eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. The CONSULTANT shall forfeit, as a penalty to the LOCAL AGENCY, twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of the AGREEMENT by the CONSULTANT or any of its Subconsultants for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code, and in particular §§1810 to 1815 thereof, inclusive, except that work performed by employees in excess of eight (8) hours per day, and forty (40) hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours in any week, at not less than one and one-half (1.5) times the basic rate of pay, as provided in §1815.
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H. Employment of Apprentices
1. Where either the prime AGREEMENT or the subagreement exceeds thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), the CONSULTANT and any subconsultants under him or her shall comply with all applicable requirements of Labor Code §§ 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 in the employment of apprentices.
2. CONSULTANTs and subconsultants are required to comply with all Labor Code requirements regarding the employment of apprentices, including mandatory ratios of journey level to apprentice workers. Prior to commencement of work, CONSULTANT and subconsultants are advised to contact the DIR Division of Apprenticeship Standards website at https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/, for additional information regarding the employment of apprentices and for the specific journey-to- apprentice ratios for the AGREEMENT work. The CONSULTANT is responsible for all subconsultants’ compliance with these requirements.
Penalties are specified in Labor Code §1777.7.
ARTICLE XII CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. During the term of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with LOCAL AGENCY that may have an impact upon the outcome of this AGREEMENT or any ensuing LOCAL AGENCY construction project. The CONSULTANT shall also list current clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of this AGREEMENT or any ensuing LOCAL AGENCY construction project which will follow.
B. CONSULTANT certifies that it has disclosed to LOCAL AGENCY any actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided pursuant to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT agrees to advise LOCAL AGENCY of any actual, apparent or potential conflicts of interest that may develop subsequent to the date of execution of this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT further agrees to complete any statements of economic interest if required by either LOCAL AGENCY ordinance or State law.
C. The CONSULTANT hereby certifies that it does not now have, nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the performance of services under this AGREEMENT.
D. The CONSULTANT hereby certifies that the CONSULTANT or subconsultant and any firm affiliated with the CONSULTANT or subconsultant that bids on any construction contract or on any Agreement to provide construction inspection for any construction project resulting from this AGREEMENT, has established necessary controls to ensure a conflict of interest does not exist. An affiliated firm is one, which is subject to the control of the same persons, through joint ownership or otherwise.
ARTICLE XIII REBATES, KICKBACKS OR OTHER UNLAWFUL CONSIDERATION The CONSULTANT warrants that this AGREEMENT was not obtained or secured through rebates, kickbacks or other unlawful consideration either promised or paid to any LOCAL AGENCY employee.
For breach or violation of this warranty, LOCAL AGENCY shall have the right, in its discretion, to terminate this AGREEMENT without liability, to pay only for the value of the work actually performed, or to deduct from this AGREEMENT price or otherwise recover the full amount of such rebate, kickback or other unlawful consideration.
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ARTICLE XIV PROHIBITION OF EXPENDING LOCAL AGENCY, STATE, OR FEDERAL FUNDS
FOR LOBBYING
[Include this article in all AGREEMENTs where federal funding will exceed $150,000. If less than $150,000 in federal funds will be expended on the AGREEMENT; delete this article and re-number the subsequent articles.]
A. The CONSULTANT certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1. No State, Federal, or LOCAL AGENCY appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any local, State, or Federal agency, a Member of the State Legislature or United States Congress, an officer or employee of the Legislature or Congress, or any employee of a Member of the Legislature or Congress in connection with the awarding or making of this AGREEMENT, or with the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of this AGREEMENT.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
B. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. §1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and not more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each such failure.
C. The CONSULTANT also agrees by signing this document that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subagreements, which exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
ARTICLE XV NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE A. The CONSULTANT’s signature affixed herein and dated shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the CONSULTANT has, unless exempt, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Gov. Code §12990 and 2 CCR § 8103.
B. During the performance of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT and its subconsultants shall not deny the AGREEMENT’s benefits to any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, nor shall they unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. CONSULTANT and subconsultants shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment.
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CCR §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Gov. Code §§11135-11139.5, and the regulations or standards adopted by LOCAL AGENCY to implement such article. The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Gov. Code §12990 (a-f), set forth 2 CCR §§8100-8504, are incorporated into this AGREEMENT by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
D. CONSULTANT shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the LOCAL AGENCY upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than twenty-four (24) hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Department or LOCAL AGENCY shall require to ascertain compliance with this clause.
E. CONSULTANT and its subconsultants shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other Agreement.
F. CONSULTANT shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under this AGREEMENT.
G. The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed under this AGREEMENT, shall act in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §2000d et seq.). Title VI provides that the recipients of federal assistance will implement and maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in which no person in the United States shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or subject to discrimination under any program or activity by the recipients of federal assistance or their assignees and successors in interest.
H. The CONSULTANT shall comply with regulations relative to non-discrimination in federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation (49 CFR 21 - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964). Specifically, the CONSULTANT shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR §21.5, including employment practices and the selection and retention of Subconsultants.
I. CONSULTANT, subrecipient or subconsultant will never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract covered by 49 CFR 26 on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. In administering the LOCAL AGENCY components of the DBE Program Plan, CONSULTANT, subrecipient or subconsultant will not, directly, or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE Program Plan with respect to individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin.
ARTICLE XVI DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
A. The CONSULTANT’s signature affixed herein shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the CONSULTANT or any person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer or manager:
1. Is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency;
2. Has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded, or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past three (3) years;
3. Does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
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4. Has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past three (3) years.
B. Any exceptions to this certification must be disclosed to LOCAL AGENCY. Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of recommendation for award, but will be considered in determining responsibility. Disclosures must indicate the party to whom the exceptions apply, the initiating agency, and the dates of agency action.
C. Exceptions to the Federal Government excluded parties (https://sam.gov/content/home) maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration are to be determined by FHWA.
ARTICLE XVII DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION A. CONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26).
To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, the LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers.
CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate Good Faith Efforts (GFE) to meet this goal. It is CONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE by using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-search.
All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner:
• 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.
B. The goal for DBE participation for this AGREEMENT is 90 %. Participation by DBE CONSULTANT or subconsultants shall be in accordance with information contained in Exhibit 10- O2: Consultant Contract DBE Commitment attached hereto and incorporated as part of the AGREEMENT. If a DBE subconsultant is unable to perform, CONSULTANT must make a good faith effort to replace him/her with another DBE subconsultant, if the goal is not otherwise met.
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C. CONSULTANT can meet the DBE participation goal by either documenting commitments to DBEs to meet the AGREEMENT goal, or by documenting adequate good faith efforts to meet the AGREEMENT goal. An adequate good faith effort means that the CONSULTANT must show that it took all necessary and reasonable steps to achieve a DBE goal that, by their scope, intensity, and appropriateness to the objective, could reasonably be expected to meet the DBE goal. If CONSULTANT has not met the DBE goal, complete and submit Exhibit 15-H: Proposer/Contractor Good Faith Efforts to document efforts to meet the goal. Refer to 49 CFR 26 for guidance regarding evaluation of good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal.
D. Contract Assurance
Under 49 CFR 26.13(b):
CONSULTANT, subrecipient or subconsultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. CONSULTANT shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR 26 in the award and administration of federal-aid contracts.
Failure by the CONSULTANT to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:
(1) Withholding monthly progress payments;
(2) Assessing sanctions;
(3) Liquidated damages; and/or
(4) Disqualifying CONSULTANT from future proposing as non-responsible E. Termination and Replacement of DBE Subconsultants
CONSULTANT shall utilize the specific DBEs listed to perform the work and supply the materials for which each is listed unless CONSULTANT or DBE subconsultant obtains the LOCAL AGENCY’s written consent. CONSULTANT shall not terminate or replace a listed DBE for convenience and perform the work with their own forces or obtain materials from other sources without authorization from the LOCAL AGENCY. Unless the LOCAL AGENCY’s consent is provided, the CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any payment for work or material unless it is performed or supplied by the listed DBE on the Exhibit 10-02: Consultant Contract DBE Commitment form.
Termination of DBE Subconsultants
After execution of the AGREEMENT, termination of a DBE may be allowed for the following, but not limited to, justifiable reasons with prior written authorization from the LOCAL AGENCY:
1. Listed DBE fails or refuses to execute a written contract based on plans and specifications for the project.
2. The LOCAL AGENCY stipulated that a bond is a condition of executing the subcontract and the listed DBE fails to meet the LOCAL AGENCY’s bond requirements.
3. Work requires a consultant's license and listed DBE does not have a valid license under Contractors License Law.
4. Listed DBE fails or refuses to perform the work or furnish the listed materials (failing or refusing to perform is not an allowable reason to remove a DBE if the failure or refusal is a result of bad faith or discrimination).
5. Listed DBE's work is unsatisfactory and not in compliance with the contract.
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6. Listed DBE is ineligible to work on the project because of suspension or debarment.
7. Listed DBE becomes bankrupt or insolvent or exhibits credit unworthiness.
8. Listed DBE voluntarily withdraws with written notice from the Contract.
9. Listed DBE is ineligible to receive credit for the type of work required.
10. Listed DBE owner dies or becomes disabled resulting in the inability to perform the work on the Contract.
11. The LOCAL AGENCY determines other documented good cause.
CONSULTANT must use the following procedures to request the termination of a DBE or portion of a DBE’s work:
1. Send a written notice to the DBE of the CONSULTANT’s intent to use other forces or material sources and include one or more justifiable reasons listed above. Simultaneously send a copy of this written notice to the LOCAL AGENCY. The written notice to the DBE must request they provide any response within five (5) business days to both the CONSULTANT and the LOCAL AGENCY by either acknowledging their agreement or documenting their reasoning as to why the use of other forces or sources of materials should not occur.
2. If the DBE does not respond within five (5) business days, CONSULTANT may move forward with the request as if the DBE had agreed to CONSULTANT’s written notice.
3. Submit CONSULTANT’s DBE termination request by written letter to the LOCAL AGENCY and include:
• One or more above listed justifiable reasons along with supporting documentation. • CONSULTANT’s written notice to the DBE regarding the request, including proof of transmission and tracking documentation of CONSULTANT’s written notice • The DBE's response to CONSULTANT’s written notice, if received. If a written response was not provided, provide a statement to that effect.
The LOCAL AGENCY shall respond in writing to CONSULTANT’s DBE termination request within five (5) business days.
Replacement of DBE Subconsultants
After receiving the LOCAL AGENCY’s written authorization of DBE termination request, CONSULTANT must obtain the LOCAL AGENCY’s written agreement for DBE replacement.
CONSULTANT must find or demonstrate GFEs to find qualified DBE replacement firms to perform the work to the extent needed to meet the DBE commitment.
The following procedures shall be followed to request authorization to replace a DBE firm:
1. Submit a request to replace a DBE with other forces or material sources in writing to the LOCAL AGENCY which must include:
a. Description of remaining uncommitted work item made available for replacement DBE solicitation and participation.
b. The proposed DBE replacement firm's business information, the work they have agreed to perform, and the following:
• Description of scope of work and cost proposal
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• Proposed subcontract agreement and written confirmation of agreement to perform on the Contract
• Revised Exhibit 10-O2: Consultant Contract DBE Commitment
2. If CONSULTANT has not identified a DBE replacement firm, submits documentation of CONSULTANT’s GFEs to use DBE replacement firms within seven (7) days of LOCAL AGENCY's authorization to terminate the DBE. CONSULTANT may request the LOCAL AGENCY's approval to extend this submittal period to a total of 14 days. Submit documentation of actions taken to find a DBE replacement firm, such as:
• Search results of certified DBEs available to perform the original DBE work identified and or other work CONSULTANT had intended to self-perform, to the extent needed to meet DBE commitment
• Solicitations of DBEs for performance of work identified • Correspondence with interested DBEs that may have included contract details and requirements
• Negotiation efforts with DBEs that reflect why an agreement was not reached • If a DBE's quote was rejected, provide reasoning for the rejection, such as why the DBE was unqualified for the work, or why the price quote was unreasonable or excessive
• Copies of each DBE's and non-DBE's price quotes for work identified, as the LOCAL AGENCY may contact the firms to verify solicitation efforts and determine if the DBE quotes are substantially higher
• Additional documentation that supports CONSULTANT’s GFE The LOCAL AGENCY shall respond in writing to CONSULTANT’s DBE replacement request within five (5) business days.
F. Commitment and Utilization
The LOCAL AGENCY’s DBE program must include a monitoring and enforcement mechanism to ensure that DBE commitments reconcile to DBE utilization.
The LOCAL AGENCY shall request CONSULTANT to:
1. Notify the LOCAL AGENCY’s contract administrator or designated representative of any changes to its anticipated DBE participation
2. Provide this notification before starting the affected work
3. Maintain records including:
• Name and business address of each 1 -tier subconsultant • Name and business address of each DBE subconsultant, DBE vendor, and DBE trucking company, regardless of tier
• Date of payment and total amount paid to each business (see Exhibit 9-F: Monthly Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Payment)
If CONSULTANT is a DBE CONSULTANT, they shall include the date of work performed by their own forces and the corresponding value of the work.
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If a DBE is decertified before completing its work, the DBE must notify CONSULTANT in writing of the decertification date. If a business becomes a certified DBE before completing its work, the business must notify CONSULTANT in writing of the certification date. CONSULTANT shall submit the notifications to the LOCAL AGENCY. On work completion, CONSULTANT shall complete Exhibit 17-O: Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Certification Status Change and submit the form to the LOCAL AGENCY within 30 days of contract acceptance.
Upon work completion, CONSULTANT shall complete Exhibit 17-F: Final Report – Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), First-Tier Subcontractors and submit it to the LOCAL AGENCY within 90 days of contract acceptance. The LOCAL AGENCY will withhold $10,000 until the form is submitted. The LOCAL AGENCY will release the withhold upon submission of the completed form.
In the LOCAL AGENCY’s reports of DBE participation to Caltrans, the LOCAL AGENCY must display both commitments and attainments.
G. Commercially Useful Function
DBEs must perform a commercially useful function (CUF) under 49 CFR 26.55 when performing work or supplying materials listed on the DBE Commitment form. The DBE value of work will only count toward the DBE commitment if the DBE performs a CUF. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the AGREEMENT and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the AGREEMENT, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material and installing (where applicable), and paying for the material itself.
CONSULTANT must perform CUF evaluation for each DBE working on a federal-aid contract, with or without a DBE goal. Perform a CUF evaluation at the beginning of the DBE’s work and continue to monitor the performance of CUF for the duration of the project.
CONSULTANT must provide written notification to the LOCAL AGENCY at least 15 days in advance of each DBE's initial performance of work or supplying materials for the Contract. The notification must include the DBE's name, work the DBE will perform on the contract, and the location, date, and time of where their work will take place.
Within 10 days of a DBE initially performing work or supplying materials on the Contract, CONSULTANT shall submit to the LPA the initial evaluation and validation of DBE performance of a CUF using the LAPM 9-J: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Commercially Useful Function Evaluation. Include the following information with the submittal:
• Subcontract agreement with the DBE
• Purchase orders
• Bills of lading
• Invoices
• Proof of payment
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CONSULTANT must notify the LOCAL AGENCY immediately if they believe the DBE may not be performing a CUF.
The LOCAL AGENCY will verify DBEs performance of CUF by reviewing the initial and quarterly submissions of LAPM 9-J: DBE Commercially Useful Function Evaluation, submitted supporting information, field observations, and through any additional LOCAL AGENCY evaluations. The LOCAL AGENCY must evaluate DBEs and their CUF performance throughout the duration of a Contract. The LOCAL AGENCY will provide written notice to the CONSULTANT and the DBE at least two (2) business days prior to any evaluation. The CONSULTANT and the DBE must participate in the evaluation. Upon completing the evaluation, the LOCAL AGENCY must share the evaluation results with the CONSULTANT and the DBE. An evaluation could include items that must be remedied upon receipt. If the LOCAL AGENCY determines the DBE is not performing a CUF, the CONSULTANT must suspend performance of the noncompliant work.
CONSULTANT and DBEs must submit any additional CUF related records and documents within five (5) business days of LOCAL AGENCY’s request such as:
• Proof of ownership or lease and rental agreements for equipment • Tax records
• Employee rosters
• Certified payroll records
• Inventory rosters
Failure to submit required DBE Commercially Useful Function Evaluation forms or requested records and documents can result in withholding of payment for the value of work completed by the DBE.
If CONSULTANT and/or the LOCAL AGENCY determine that a listed DBE is not performing a CUF in performance of their DBE committed work, CONSULTANT must immediately suspend performance of the noncompliant portion of the work. LOCAL AGENCY may deny payment for the noncompliant portion of the work. LOCAL AGENCY will ask the CONSULTANT to submit a corrective action plan (CAP) to the LOCAL AGENGY within five (5) days of the noncompliant CUF determination. The CAP must identify how the CONSULTANT will correct the noncompliance findings for the remaining portion of the DBE's work. LOCAL AGENCY has five (5) days to review the CAP in conjunction with the CONSULTANT’s review. The CONSULTANT must implement the CAP within five (5) days of the LOCAL AGENCY's approval. The LOCAL AGENCY will then authorize the prior noncompliant portion of work for the DBE's committed work.
If corrective actions cannot be accomplished to ensure the DBE performs a commercially useful function on the Contract, CONSULTANT may have good cause to request termination of the DBE.
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J. CONSULTANT shall maintain records of materials purchased or supplied from all subcontracts entered into with certified DBEs. The records shall show the name and business address of each DBE or vendor and the total dollar amount actually paid each DBE or vendor, regardless of tier.
The records shall show the date of payment and the total dollar figure paid to all firms. DBE CONSULTANT’s shall also show the date of work performed by their own forces along with the corresponding dollar value of the work.
K. If a DBE subconsultant is decertified during the life of the AGREEMENT, the decertified subconsultant shall notify CONSULTANT in writing with the date of decertification. If a subconsultant becomes a certified DBE during the life of the AGREEMENT, the subconsultant shall notify CONSULTANT in writing with the date of certification. Any changes should be reported to LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator within thirty (30) calendar days.
L. For projects awarded on or after March 1, 2020, but before September 1, 2023: after submitting an invoice for reimbursement that includes a payment to a DBE, but no later than the 10th of the following month, the prime contractor/consultant must complete and email Exhibit 9-F:
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Running Tally of Payments to [email protected] with a copy to local administering agencies.
For projects awarded on or after September 1, 2023: Exhibit 9-F is no longer required. Instead, by the 15th of the month following the month of any payment(s), the CONSULTANT must now submit Exhibit 9-P to the LOCAL AGENCY administering the contract. If the CONSULTANT does not make any payments to subconsultants, supplier(s), and/or manufacturers they must report “no payments were made to subs this month” and write this visibly and legibly on Exhibit 9-P.
M. Any subcontract entered into as a result of this AGREEMENT shall contain all of the provisions of this section.
ARTICLE XVIII FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
A. It is mutually understood between the parties that this AGREEMENT may have been written before ascertaining the availability of funds or appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both parties, in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the AGREEMENT were executed after that determination was made.
B. This AGREEMENT is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to LOCAL AGENCY for the purpose of this AGREEMENT. In addition, this AGREEMENT is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress, State Legislature, or LOCAL AGENCY governing board that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this AGREEMENT in any manner.
C. It is mutually agreed that if sufficient funds are not appropriated, this AGREEMENT may be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
D. LOCAL AGENCY has the option to terminate the AGREEMENT pursuant to Article VI Termination, or by mutual agreement to amend the AGREEMENT to reflect any reduction of funds.
ARTICLE XIX CHANGE IN TERMS
A. This AGREEMENT may be amended or modified only by mutual written agreement of the parties.
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B. CONSULTANT shall only commence work covered by an amendment after the amendment is executed and notification to proceed has been provided by LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator.
C. There shall be no change in CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or members of the project team, as listed in the approved Cost Proposal, which is a part of this AGREEMENT without prior written approval by LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator.
ARTICLE XX CONTINGENT FEE
CONSULTANT warrants, by execution of this AGREEMENT that no person or selling agency has been employed, or retained, to solicit or secure this AGREEMENT upon an agreement or understanding, for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees, or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by CONSULTANT for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, LOCAL AGENCY has the right to annul this AGREEMENT without liability; pay only for the value of the work actually performed, or in its discretion to deduct from the AGREEMENT price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
ARTICLE XXI DISPUTES
Prior to either party commencing any legal action under this AGREEMENT, the parties agree to try in good faith, to settle any dispute amicably between them. If a dispute has not been settled after forty-five (45) days of good-faith negotiations and as may be otherwise provided herein, then either party may commence legal action against the other.
A. Any dispute, other than audit, concerning a question of fact arising under this AGREEMENT that is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by a committee consisting of LOCAL AGENCY’s Contract Administrator and DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING/CITY ENGINEER, who may consider written or verbal information submitted by CONSULTANT.
B. Not later than thirty (30) calendar days after completion of all deliverables necessary to complete the plans, specifications and estimate, CONSULTANT may request review by LOCAL AGENCY Governing Board of unresolved claims or disputes, other than audit. The request for review will be submitted in writing.
C. Neither the pendency of a dispute, nor its consideration by the committee will excuse CONSULTANT from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XXII INSPECTION OF WORK
CONSULTANT and any subconsultant shall permit LOCAL AGENCY, the State, and the FHWA if federal participating funds are used in this AGREEMENT; to review and inspect the project activities and files at all reasonable times during the performance period of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XXIII SAFETY
A. CONSULTANT shall comply with OSHA regulations applicable to CONSULTANT regarding necessary safety equipment or procedures. CONSULTANT shall comply with safety instructions issued by LOCAL AGENCY Safety Officer and other LOCAL AGENCY representatives.
CONSULTANT personnel shall wear hard hats and safety vests at all times while working on the construction project site.
B. Pursuant to the authority contained in Vehicle Code §591, LOCAL AGENCY has determined that such areas are within the limits of the project and are open to public traffic. CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the requirements set forth in Divisions 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the Vehicle Code.
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CONSULTANT shall take all reasonably necessary precautions for safe operation of its vehicles and the protection of the traveling public from injury and damage from such vehicles.
C. Any subcontract entered into as a result of this contract, shall contain all of the provisions of this Article.
[Add the following paragraph to all AGREEMENTs, which may require trenching of five feet or deeper] D. CONSULTANT must have a Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL-OSHA) permit(s), as outlined in Labor Code §6500 and §6705, prior to the initiation of any practices, work, method, operation, or process related to the construction or excavation of trenches which are five (5) feet or deeper.
ARTICLE XXIV OWNERSHIP OF DATA
A. It is mutually agreed that all materials prepared by CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT shall become the property of City, and CONSULTANT shall have no property right therein whatsoever.
Immediately upon termination, City shall be entitled to, and CONSULTANT shall deliver to City, reports, investigations, appraisals, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date, whether completed or not, and other such materials as may have been prepared or accumulated to date by CONSULTANT in performing this AGREEMENT which is not CONSULTANT’s privileged information, as defined by law, or CONSULTANT’s personnel information, along with all other property belonging exclusively to City which is in CONSULTANT’s possession. Publication of the information derived from work performed or data obtained in connection with services rendered under this AGREEMENT must be approved in writing by City.
B. Additionally, it is agreed that the Parties intend this to be an AGREEMENT for services and each considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by CONSULTANT hereunder to be work made for hire. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that the work (and all rights therein, including, without limitation, copyright) belongs to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by City.
C. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed to be any representation by CONSULTANT that the work product is suitable in any way for any other project except the one detailed in this Contract.
Any reuse by City for another project or project location shall be at City’s sole risk.
D. Applicable patent rights provisions regarding rights to inventions shall be included in the contracts as appropriate (48 CFR 27 Subpart 27.3 - Patent Rights under Government Contracts for federalaid contracts).
E. LOCAL AGENCY may permit copyrighting reports or other agreement products. If copyrights are permitted; the AGREEMENT shall provide that the FHWA shall have the royalty-free nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use; and to authorize others to use, the work for government purposes.
ARTICLE XXV CLAIMS FILED BY LOCAL AGENCY’s CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR A. If claims are filed by LOCAL AGENCY’s construction contractor relating to work performed by CONSULTANT’s personnel, and additional information or assistance from CONSULTANT’s personnel is required in order to evaluate or defend against such claims; CONSULTANT agrees to make its personnel available for consultation with LOCAL AGENCY’S construction contract administration and legal staff and for testimony, if necessary, at depositions and at trial or arbitration proceedings.
B. CONSULTANT’s personnel that LOCAL AGENCY considers essential to assist in defending against construction contractor claims will be made available on reasonable notice from LOCAL AGENCY.
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Consultation or testimony will be reimbursed at the same rates, including travel costs that are being paid for CONSULTANT’s personnel services under this AGREEMENT.
C. Services of CONSULTANT’s personnel in connection with LOCAL AGENCY’s construction contractor claims will be performed pursuant to a written contract amendment, if necessary, extending the termination date of this AGREEMENT in order to resolve the construction claims.
ARTICLE XXVI CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA
A. All financial, statistical, personal, technical, or other data and information relative to LOCAL AGENCY’s operations, which are designated confidential by LOCAL AGENCY and made available to CONSULTANT in order to carry out this AGREEMENT, shall be protected by CONSULTANT from unauthorized use and disclosure.
B. Permission to disclose information on one occasion, or public hearing held by LOCAL AGENCY relating to the AGREEMENT, shall not authorize CONSULTANT to further disclose such information, or disseminate the same on any other occasion.
C. CONSULTANT shall not comment publicly to the press or any other media regarding the AGREEMENT or LOCAL AGENCY’s actions on the same, except to LOCAL AGENCY’s staff, CONSULTANT’s own personnel involved in the performance of this AGREEMENT, at public hearings, or in response to questions from a Legislative committee.
D. CONSULTANT shall not issue any news release or public relations item of any nature, whatsoever, regarding work performed or to be performed under this AGREEMENT without prior review of the contents thereof by LOCAL AGENCY, and receipt of LOCAL AGENCY’S written permission.
E. Any subcontract entered into as a result of this contract shall contain all of the provisions of this Article.
[For PS&E contracts add paragraph F, below, to paragraphs A through E, above] F. All information related to the construction estimate is confidential, and shall not be disclosed by CONSULTANT to any entity, other than LOCAL AGENCY, Caltrans, and/or FHWA. All of the materials prepared or assembled by CONSULTANT pursuant to performance of this Contract are confidential and CONSULTANT agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of City or except by court order. If CONSULTANT or any of its officers, employees, or subcontractors does voluntarily provide information in violation of this Contract, City has the right to reimbursement and indemnity from CONSULTANT for any damages caused by CONSULTANT releasing the information, including, but not limited to, City’s attorney’s fees and disbursements, including without limitation experts’ fees and disbursements.
ARTICLE XXVII NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CERTIFICATION In accordance with Public Contract Code §10296, CONSULTANT hereby states under penalty of perjury that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against CONSULTANT within the immediately preceding two-year period, because of CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with an order of a federal court that orders CONSULTANT to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board.
ARTICLE XXVIII EVALUATION OF CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT’s performance will be evaluated by LOCAL AGENCY. A copy of the evaluation will be sent to CONSULTANT for comments. The evaluation together with the comments shall be retained as part of the AGREEMENT record.
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ARTICLE XXIX PROMPT PAYMENT
A. PROMPT PAYMENT FROM LOCAL AGENCY TO CONSULTANT
The LOCAL AGENCY shall make all project progress payment within 30 days after receipt of an undisputed and properly submitted payment request from CONSULTANT on a professional service contract. If the LOCAL AGENCY fails to pay promptly, the LOCAL AGENCY shall pay interest to the CONSULTANT, which accrues at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the principal amount of a money judgment remaining unsatisfied and pro-rated as necessary. Upon receipt of the payment request, the LOCAL AGENCY shall act in accordance with both of the following:
(1) The LOCAL AGENCY shall review each payment request as soon as feasible after receipt to verify it is a proper payment request.
(2) The LOCAL AGENCY must return any payment request deemed improper by the LOCAL AGENCY to the CONSULTANT as soon as feasible, but not later than seven (7) days, after receipt. A request returned pursuant to this paragraph shall include documentation setting forth in writing the reasons why it is an improper payment request.
B. PROMPT PAYMENT CERTIFICATION
For projects awarded on or after September 1, 2023: the CONSULTANT must now submit Exhibit 9-P to the LOCAL AGENCY administering the contract by the 15th of the month following the month of any payment(s). If the CONSULTANT does not make any payments to subconsultants, supplier(s), and/or manufacturers they must report “no payments were made to subs this month” and write this visibly and legibly on Exhibit 9-P.
The LOCAL AGENCY must verify all Exhibit 9-P information, monitor compliance with prompt payment requirements for DBE and non-DBE firms, and address any shortfalls to the DBE commitment and prompt payment issues until the end of the project. The LOCAL AGENCY must email a copy of Exhibit 9-P to [email protected] before the end of the month after receiving the Exhibit 9-P from the CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE XXX TITLE VI ASSURANCES
APPENDICES A - E of the TITLE VI ASSURANCES
[The U.S. Department of Transportation Order No.1050.2A requires all federal-aid Department of Transportation contracts between an agency and a consultant to contain Appendices A and E of the Title VI Assurances. Include Appendices B, C, and D if appliable as shown below. In addition, the consultant must include the Title VI Assurances Appendices A and E, and if applicable Appendices B, C, and D in all subcontracts to perform work under the contract.
The clauses of Appendix B of this Assurance shall be included as a covenant running with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting or recording a transfer of real property, structures, use, or improvements thereon or interest therein to a LOCAL AGENCY.
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The clauses set forth in Appendix C and Appendix D of this Assurance shall be included as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, licenses, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the LOCAL AGENCY with other parties:
a. for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program; and
b. for the construction or use of, or access to, space on, over, or under real property acquired or improved under the applicable activity, project, or program.]
APPENDIX A
During the performance of this Agreement, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as CONSULTANT) agrees as follows:
a. Compliance with Regulations: CONSULTANT shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the REGULATIONS), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement.
b. Nondiscrimination: CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed by it during the AGREEMENT, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in the selection and retention of sub-applicants, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. CONSULTANT shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the agreement covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.
c. Solicitations for Sub-agreements, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by CONSULTANT for work to be performed under a Sub- agreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub-applicant or supplier shall be notified by CONSULTANT of the CONSULTANT’S obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. d. Information and Reports: CONSULTANT shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the recipient or FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations or directives.
Where any information required of CONSULTANT is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, CONSULTANT shall so certify to the recipient or FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts CONSULTANT has made to obtain the information.
e. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of CONSULTANT’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this agreement, the recipient shall impose such agreement sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
i. withholding of payments to CONSULTANT under the Agreement within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 90 days; and/or
ii. cancellation, termination or suspension of the Agreement, in whole or in part.
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f. Incorporation of Provisions: CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every sub-agreement, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto.
CONSULTANT shall take such action with respect to any sub-agreement or procurement as the recipient or FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance, provided, however, that, in the event CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub-applicant or supplier as a result of such direction, CONSULTANT may request the recipient enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in addition, CONSULTANT may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
APPENDIX B
CLAUSES FOR DEEDS TRANSFERRING UNITED STATES PROPERTY
The following clauses will be included in deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein from the United States pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 4:
NOW THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation as authorized by law and upon the condition that the recipient will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon in accordance with Title 23 U.S.C., the regulations for the administration of the preceding statute, and the policies and procedures prescribed by the FHWA of the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance and in compliance with all requirements imposed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the recipient all the right, title and interest of the U.S.
Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(HABENDUM CLAUSE)
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto the recipient and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and will be binding on the recipient, its successors and assigns. The recipient, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interest in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (1) no person will on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed [,] [and]* (2) that the recipient will use the lands and interests in lands and interest in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations and Acts may be amended [, and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the abovementioned non-discrimination conditions, the Department will have a right to enter or re-enter said lands and facilities on said lands, and that above described land and facilities will thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction].*
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(*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)
APPENDIX C
CLAUSES FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR IMPROVED UNDER THE
ACTIVITY, FACILITY, OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the recipient pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a):
A. The (grantee, lessee, permittee, etc. as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add “as a covenant running with the land”] that:
1. In the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S.
Department of Transportation activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations(as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities.
B. With respect to licenses, leases, permits, etc., in the event of breach of any of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, the recipient will have the right to terminate the (lease, license, permit, etc.) and to enter, re-enter, and repossess said lands and facilities thereon, and hold the same as if the (lease, license, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued.* C. With respect to a deed, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the recipient will have the right to enter or re-enter the lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the recipient and its assigns.* (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)
APPENDIX D
CLAUSES FOR CONSTRUCTION/USE/ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED UNDER THE
ACTIVITY, FACILITY OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments/agreements entered into by the recipient pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b):
A. The (grantee, licensee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest ,and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add, “as a covenant running with the land”) that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, ATTACHMENT 2
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over, or under such land, and the furnishings of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits or, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and Regulations, as amended, set forth in this Assurance.
B. With respect to (licenses, leases, permits, etc.) in the event of breach of any of the above of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the recipient will have the right to terminate the (license, permits, etc., as appropriate) and to enter or re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) had never been made or issued.*
C. With respect to deeds, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the recipient will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the recipient and its assigns.
APPENDIX E
During the performance of this contract, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “CONSULTANT”) agrees to comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and authorities, including, but not limited to:
Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21. • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects); • Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CR Part 27; • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
• Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. § 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex); • The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
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public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 – 12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38; • The Federal Aviation Administration’s Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex); • Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations; • Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of Limited English Proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C.1681 et seq).
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