AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
DENNIS GRUBB AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
This Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment") to Professional Services Agreement is made and entered into effective the day of February, 2022, by and between the CITY OF PLACENTIA, a Charter City and Municipal Corporation ("CITY"), and Dennis Grubb and Associaties, LLC, a California corporation (hereinafter "CONSULTANT"). CITY and CONSULTANT are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as "Party" and or collectively referred to as the "Parties." A. Recitals.
(i). CITY and CONSULTANT entered into a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") effective October 26, 2021 through which CONSULTANT has been providing professional services as more fully explained in the Scope of Services attached to the Agreement as Exhibit "A."
(ii). Due to a large backlog of work to be completed, the Parties now seek to amend the Agreement to increase CONSULTANT'S compensation from $24,500.00 to $50,000.00. (iii). All legal prerequisites to the making of this Amendment have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:
B. Amendment to Agreement.
Paragraph 2.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "A".
Consultant's total compensation shall not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
2. Except as specifically modified herein, all of the terms, conditions and provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
3. The Agreement, all amendments together with this Amendment No. 1 and all Exhibits attached thereto, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, arrangements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or other modification of the Agreement, as modified by this Amendment No. 1 shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties hereto, or their respective successors, assigns, or grantees.
4. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 and that such execution is binding upon the entity for which he or she is executing this document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement are to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT
Dennis Grubb, Consultant
CITY OF PLACENTIA
Damien R. Arrula, City Administrator
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney
June 6, 2021
Placentia Fire Department
Attn: Chief Van Gieson
401 E. Chapman
Placentia, CA. 92870
Subject: Contract Adjustment
Dear Chief Van Gieson,
Dennis Grubb and Associates, LLC
Assisting Cities Build Safe Communities
Dennis Grubb & Associates, LLC (DGA) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services to Placentia Fire Department.
This proposal outlines all the elements that make DGA a high-quality solution to the Placentia Fire Department's needs, including our experienced personnel and our range of Fire Prevention services.
The following characteristics make Dennis Grubb & Associates, LLC uniquely qualified to service the Placentia Fire Department:
➢ Experienced plan review and inspections with specific technical skills in fire code application
➢ DGA specializes exclusively in fire life safety plan review and inspections ➢ Training experience for both the public and private sectors ➢ Electronic plan review capability utilizing Bluebeam software ➢ We area local firm whose associates are well -versed in local, regional and state policies and practices
➢ Associates possess core business skills including strong verbal & written communication skills, professionalism & teamwork, proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Windows and a variety of fire prevention software packages ➢ Competitive fees
➢ Excellent references (upon request)
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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DGA Qualifications
Our associates each have over 20+ years of direct fire plan review and inspection experience working directly with Public Fire Agencies
DGA possess the certifications and qualifications required and are highly experienced in the use and content of all California Building Standards Codes (DGA resumes can be provided upon request)
All associates are proficient in -
Fire Sprinklers
• Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems
Underground Water Supply
• Fire Pumps
Special, clean agent system
• Commercial Cooking fire protection
High Piled Storage
• Above and Below Ground Tank Storage
• Refueling Station
Hazardous Material
• Combustible Dust
• Battery Systems
• Compressed Gas Systems (Medical, Industrial)
Chemical Classification
• Fire service related architectural requirements
Scope of Work
• Pick up and drop off plans at Placentia Fire Department or use a courier/mail service (at the expense of DGA) within the stated turnaround time. • Verify plan compliance with adopted state & local codes/ordinances including updates
• Communicate corrections with applicant and Placentia Fire Department as directed • Stamp plans in a manner as directed by the Placentia Fire Department.
Be available for phone calls or in-person meetings with Placentia Fire Department as needed
Assist with adopting and administering the Fire Code as needed.
Conducting fire life safety inspections of new construction and limited annual inspections for complex facilities.
Inspections for public firework display inspections.
Responding to public Fire Code inquires.
Plan review to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.
Provide input to the Planning Department for new development and provide project specific conditions as applicable.
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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Review and provide response to Fire Code alternate means & methods/practical difficulty requests after consultation with the Fire Chief. • Provide engine company training in Fire Code/Standards related inspections. • Provide guidance documents and standards to assist residents/businesses with understanding Fire Code requirements.
• Other duties as needed and agreed to between DGA and the Placentia Fire Department.
To fulfill the scope of work, DGA will provide the Placentia Fire Department a Senior Fire Inspector one day a week for 8 hours. DGA will coordinate with Placentia Fire Department the date and time of all inspections. In the event the new construction inspection workload exceeds the capacity of the single inspector, DGA will provide an additional inspector as the DGA's schedule and workload allows.
Plan Turnaround Plan Review Times:
• Initial review— 10 city business days from time of receipt • Resubmittals — 7 city business days from time of receipt Fees:
Plan Review
DGA fees are based on a flat fee. The fee is for the first and second plan check and includes the plan review, administrative work, and shipping. If additional review/s are required there is a flat fee per submittal (outlined below):
FD Access
$370
Alarm System
$330
Sprinkler System — TI
$295
Sprinkler — TI with calculations
$350
Sprinkler System — New
$490
Additional Riser/Floor Control in Same Building
$170
Underground
$475
Fire Pump
$530
Standpipe System
$250
Engineered System (H&D, Clean Agent, etc) per System
$270
Special System/ Process (HPS, AST, UST, Spray Booth etc.) ea $380
Hazardous Material Disclosure
$840
Architectural- TI
$375
Architectural- New
$580
Architectural — New > 4 -story or R -1/R-2 with more than 50 units $710
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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Development Review (CUP, Tract Map, Etc.) $370
Revision $220
Additional Reviews (Past 2nd $220
Expedite Plan Check (per submittal) $200
Time & Material (Hourly Rate) $120
Inspections
Field Inspection/Training/Site Visits are charged at $100 per hour, with a one-hour minimum + .5 Hr per day for travel which covers cost of mileage). Early or after hours or weekend inspections will be charged a minimum of four-hour minimum + .5 hr for travel.
In_spectian Scheduling {potion)
DGA offers an option for new construction inspection scheduling at $30 per day I look forward to working with Placentia Fire Department. Should you have any questions or need additional information you can contact me directly at (951) 215-5452.
Sincerely,
Dennis J. Grubb, CFPE
President
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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