Term of Agreement
TM anƟcipates entering into an agreement for a term of 3 years with 2, 1 year opƟons, or as negoƟated between the City of Merced and TM. TM has reviewed Exhibit 1, “Agreement for Professional Services” and accepts the content and form of the agreement.
CompensaƟon
TM shall provide the City of Merced graffiƟ abatement services at a level of service of 120 hours a month. TM can provide addiƟonal hours of service as required and approved by the City of Merced.
Services are provided at a prevailing flat hourly rate that includes Ɵme and material, and a prevailing wage rate for a Journeyman Painter (Index 2023-2), at a rate of $165.85 an hour. The annual compensaƟon rate is not to exceed $238,824.00. This would be the proposed not to exceed amount, proposed to the City of Merced for the first year of the agreement.
A change in prevailing wage rates (increase or decrease) determined by the DIR would require adjustment to the hourly rate immediately upon issuance of the determinaƟon. TM will noƟfy the City of Merced immediately (within 48 business hours of receiving noƟce) of any increase or decrease in prevailing wage rate determinaƟons and change to hourly rate of service.
An annual adjustment not to exceed 5% is proposed for increases in operaƟons which may include but not be limited to insurance, fuel, materials, and equipment provided as part of the plate hourly rate of service. This increase would be in addiƟon to adjustments in prevailing wage rate determinaƟons. On or before the annual anniversary of the agreement, TM will noƟfy the City of any increase in the rate of service.
Annual not to exceed amounts:
Year 1 - $238,824.00 ($165.85 hr)
Year 2 - $250,765.20 ($174.14 hr)
Year 3 - $263,303.46 ($182.85 hr)
Monthly billing of services will be submiƩed to the city by the 5th business day of each month for the prior month of services. Billing will include abatement reporƟng and digital photo files.
SERVICES
TM will provide the City of Merced with graffiƟ removal services with qualified employees and state of the art equipment with quality paints and chemicals designed for graffiƟ abatement. TM will work with the City of Merced to tailor a graffiƟ abatement program that works for the city while also meeƟng the needs of the residents to include the following:
UƟlize established routes to monitor graffiƟ paƩerns and provide Ɵmely and cost-effecƟve abatement services
ProacƟve response to graffiƟ by providing scheduled routes Monday through Friday weekly. Provide city staff and residents with cell phone number and email address to report graffiƟ. Provide rapid response Ɵmes for reported graffiƟ, no later than 24 hours during normal weekday hours (Holidays and weekends may affect response Ɵmes).