REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
STEED PARK PICKLE BALL COURTS
PROJECT NO. 13703
AUGUST 2022
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
910 CALLE NEGOCIO
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
PHONE: (949) 361-6140
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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
AUGUST 2022
Prospective Contractors:
The City of San Clemente (City) is soliciting proposals from Professional Services Contractors (Consultants) for the design of the new pickle ball courts and a serving parking lot nearby at the Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, as described in detail in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP).
City Point of Contact:
The sole source of contact regarding this RFP is Amir K. Ilkhanipour at (949) 361-6140.
Individuals or firms interested in submitting a proposal are asked not to contact other members of the City of San Clemente staff or Councilmembers in connection with the RFP prior to the announcement of the consultant selected. A NON-MANDATORY preproposal meeting will be held at the San Clemente Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672 to be followed with a site visit, on September 1, 2022, at 9:0 a.m.
Proposals and all written inquiries related to this RFP are to be submitted confidentially to:
Amir K. Ilkhanipour, P.E.
City of San Clemente
Engineering Division
910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100
San Clemente, CA 92673
Confidential
Proposal Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. on September 21, 2022
Three (3) of each Contractor’s proposal must be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 21, 2022. All proposals must be delivered to the above address.
Proposals will not be accepted if received after the closing date. Interviews of the top candidates will be arranged within a few weeks from the proposal due date.
Proposals will become part of the official files of the City of San Clemente and cannot be returned.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
STEED PARK PICKLE BALL COURTS
PROJECT NO. 13703
1. INTRODUCTION
The City of San Clemente (City) is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering firms for preliminary/concept design, final design and preparation of a bid package for the new pickle ball courts and other amenities including, but not limited to, constructing an accessible path of travel from existing parking lot, constructing a potential new parking lot near the courts, and restroom structure based on currently developed site-specific park master plan, as collectively hereinafter call “Project”.
The proposed new pickle ball courts are located at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672, as shown on the enclosed Location Map. Scope of engineering services includes preparation of a Preliminary Design Report (PDR), final design and preparation of construction documents (PS&E) for public bidding and, bidding and construction support services.
Geotechnical and surveying services will also be required for the Project by Consultant and/or its sub-consultants.
2. BACKGROUND
Community parks are designed to serve larger portions of the City or the entire City. They are generally over 10 acres in size. These parks include major sports facilities such as baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, and basketball. These facilities generally include field lighting and parking lots to accommodate high use. Neighborhood park amenities (picnic areas and children’s play areas) are also included since community parks are also designed to serve neighborhood park needs.
The City Council awarded a contract to SWA, a landscape architect firm, to update site-specific park master plans for the Richard T. Steed Memorial Park at its March 2, 2021 meeting. After a considerable amount of public feedback and comments, the conceptual plans have been provided by SWA (Exhibit A).
Exhibit A attached to this RFP is the Conceptual Layout for the project. The Consultant is not generally to deviate from the Conceptual Layout, but rather assist the City in achieving this design that the Community has envisioned. The project may include a new parking and access improvements from the City’s vacant parcel located on Avenida Fabricante (shown as Element #11on Exhibit A). Project features will include (16) Pickle ball Courts, Pickle Ball Court Plaza, Pickle Ball Shade Structure, Restroom Structure, potential new Parking Lot near the courts, Stair Connection to new Parking Lot, Accessible Ramp to new Parking Lot, New Landscaping, Lighting and, new fencing around the perimeter of the proposed project area. The total scope of the project and the conceptual design are presented as Exhibit A at the end of this RFP.
3. REQUESTED DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Below is a listing of tasks for the anticipated scope of work for the Project. These general guidelines should be used as a basis to prepare the proposal; however, the scope of work may be altered to suit the design approach and methodology proposed by the consulting firm.
A. GENERAL
The Consultant shall provide Design, prepare Preliminary Design Report (PDR), Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for public bidding, and secure all permits and approvals necessary for construction (excluding bidding/award) in accordance with currently developed concept illustrative plan (Exhibit A- proposed concept elements #5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12).
The Consultant shall prepare a detailed design, plans, and specifications, which involves preparation of engineering plans, landscape plans, civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, instrumentation, street lighting and all other services directly or indirectly related to proper design and implementation of this project.
The Consultant shall evaluate, identify and list all tasks with associated costs for complete services from the beginning of design up to bidding (bidding not included) for construction and acceptance of the project by the City Council.
B. ENVIROMENTAL
Environmental approvals for this project are by others. Consultant shall design the project in accordance with all environmental regulations, requirements, State environmental policies and requirements, State and City Water Conservation Code/Ordinance requirements, and all Project CEQA requirements.
C. GEOTECHNICAL
Geotechnical work shall be included in the proposal and scope of work as provided via a sub-consultant. The scope of work and proposal shall include construction testing and inspection for the Project.
D. SURVEYING
The Consultant shall perform all surveys and survey-related services necessary for the Project, including, but not limited to:
1. Conduct utility surveys, boundary surveys, lot surveys, and property line surveys to obtain sufficient information for engineering design of the proposed improvements. Maximum contour interval shall be 0.5 feet.
2. Prepare topographic base maps containing all surface features and needed elevations.
3. Establish a minimum of two (2) temporary benchmarks on the project site and show on the plans.
4. Submit survey topography on a flash drive and a separate hard copy plot provided for the proposed improvements, using AutoCAD Land Development or compatible software approved by the City. Survey points with coordinates, elevations, and description key shall be AutoCAD Land Development Standard Survey Descriptions only; no other survey description will be allowed.
E. UTILITY COORDINATION
1. The Consultant shall coordinate and process paperwork with local power utility consultant for new points of connection and other requirements.
2. The Consultant shall coordinate with local power utility consultant for the source and location of the power for the irrigation and lighting, and all other electrical needs for the project and location for the meter cabinet and irrigation controllers and lighting cabinet. The Consultant shall obtain the address for the meter cabinet, when the location is known, from the City and provide the address to the Project Manager.
F. UTILITY POTHOLING
Potholing field work shall be by others (not Consultant); however, the Consultant shall coordinate, and incorporate all information and analysis from a separate Potholing firm to be hired by the City into the design PS&E.
Consultant shall prepare potholing plan. Consultant shall coordinate and obtain locations and ties to all pothole locations to accurately show them on the plans and provide along with the pothole information on depth and type of underground features found.
G. HYDROLOGY/HYDRAULICS REPORT
The consultant shall provide a Hydrology and Hydraulics Report to include recommendations on how the drainage will be handled throughout the Project watershed area in which the park is located and connected to the existing storm drain system. Hydraulic calculations are required for all the proposed drainage devices.
The hydrology calculations and storm drain design shall conform to the Orange County Hydrology Manual, Orange County Flood Control District Design Manual, Orange County Department of Public Works Local Drainage Manual, and City of San Clemente requirements, standards and practices.
H. GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Consultant shall Finalize Construction Documents and forward to City for Agency Plan Check.
2. Consultant shall accept multiple redline/comment plan/design drawings and reports, specifications, etc. and return previous redlined/comment checked documents with each subsequent submittal. Expect at least 3 plan check reviews by the City.
3. Consultant shall provide all materials and labor needed and shall make all submittals to the City of San Clemente for review and approval of the PS&E documents.
4. The Consultant shall provide 30% Submittal design services that shall include, but not be limited to, providing the City Project Manager:
a. Prepare preliminary Design Report and thirty percent (30%) plan set submittal shall be prepared and submitted to the City Staff/Contract Project Manager for review and comment. The Consultant shall review all available data and evaluate the conditions of the proposed park site to develop a preliminary design drawings including the recommended site layout, base sheets for all proposed improvements indicated on the concept illustrative plans Exhibit A (proposed concept elements 5 thru 12), landscaping plans, grading, drainage, electrical, and irrigation and utility connections/layout. At least two alternative layouts should be considered for City’s review and final selection to move forward with the 60% design. Conceptual cost estimates for both alternatives shall be provided.
b. Determine requirements for various permits necessary for the project. c. Conduct pre-design site and coordinate geotechnical investigations. d. Perform survey and prepare base map, including field edits.
5. The Consultant shall provide 60% Submittal design services that shall include, but not be limited to, providing the City Project Manager:
a. Prepare a sixty percent complete (60%) set of the PS&E design drawings, draft specifications (i.e. boilerplate with technical), and a detailed opinion of probable construction cost estimate shall be prepared and submitted to the City Staff/Contract Project Manager for review and comment. This 60% design must show a complete base map, field verification, existing improvements, and proposed improvements. b. Utilities Coordination should all be completed and incorporated on the plans.
c. Building Submittal for Pickle ball Shade Structure, Restroom structure and, all other structures.
6. The Consultant shall provide 90% Submittal design services that shall include:
Prepare ninety percent complete (90%) sets of the PS&E and final design drawings, complete specifications with all boiler-plate and technical appendices, etc., ready for final review by the City. Construction cost estimates shall also be prepared and submitted to the City.
7. The Consultant shall provide the final construction drawings, specifications, and final cost estimate (i.e. Engineer’s Estimate) for public advertising. The 100% PS&E shall be stamped and signed by the Consultant Design Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, and all others involved in the design and licensed to practice in the State of California, who supervised the PS&E preparation.
I. SPECIFIC DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Civil
a. The Consultant shall prepare Precise Grading Plan in accordance with the standards and specifications of the City of San Clemente Building Department and per Public Works Project Manager.
b. All on-site and offsite (public right of way) improvements will be shown on the precise grading plan
c. The Consultant shall prepare separate domestic water and irrigation offsite water services plans.
d. Consultant shall identify and indicate on plans site access and staging area during construction.
e. The Consultant shall provide necessary plan and profile sheets with hydraulic grade lines, calculations for pipe sizing, detailing of connections, catch basins, lateral pipes, for all portions of the proposed drain or culvert.
f. The plans shall clearly show the horizontal location and elevations of overhead and underground utilities that are in the immediate vicinity of proposed improvements.
g. Consultant shall provide complete contract documents including biddable and constructible drawings and specifications based upon City and industry standards, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements.
2. Structural
a. The Consultant shall provide structural calculations for the Restroom, Pickle ball Shade and, all other Structures.
b. The Consultant shall obtain approval of the necessary Building Permits for the Restroom, Pickle ball Shade and, all other Structures. c. Consultant shall provide full and detailed structural plans to the satisfaction of the Building Official and City Project Manager signed, dated and sealed by a State of California registered Civil Engineer.
3. Irrigation
a. The Consultant shall evaluate existing irrigation system and, if necessary, design one that meets the needs of the park site, with full and complete plans and specifications. Recycled water use shall be incorporated in the design.
b. Irrigation system shall comply with the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance, and with the State’s Water Conservation Code. c. Technical Specifications shall provide all information necessary for the construction and incorporation of an irrigation system for the Park that operates as part of the City’s centralized irrigation control system. d. Consultant shall provide full and detailed irrigation plans to the satisfaction of the City Project Manager signed, dated and sealed by a State of California registered Civil Engineer.
4. Electrical
a. The Consultant shall coordinate and process paperwork with local power utility consultant for new point of connection and other service requirements.
b. The Consultant shall design new power distribution system from new main pedestal to all new walkway light fixtures, up lights, streetlights and irrigation controllers to meet Architect’s and City’s requirements. c. The Consultant shall design walkway lighting to meet all building codes presently adopted by the authority having jurisdiction. d. Consultant shall provide full and detailed electrical, electrical service, and lighting plans signed, dated and sealed by a State of California registered Electrical Engineer.
5. Landscaping, Hardscaping, Plantings and Trees
a. Consultant’s Landscaping design shall generally comply with the Conceptual Plans, Exhibit A.
b. The Consultant shall prepare a Concept Landscape Plan and get City’s approval prior to completing the final Planting Plans for trees specified in Technical Specifications, for all trees, shrubs, plants, and biological related components of the park.
6. Project Schedule
The Consultant shall prepare a project schedule and provide hard copies for reports and staff usage. The project schedule shall be updated regularly and handed out during the Project Development Team (PDT) meetings.
The project schedule shall be divided into tasks and subtasks in full detail showing their critical path for expeditious project completion.
7. Project Meetings
The Consultant shall be responsible to schedule all necessary project meetings, prepare the meeting agenda, send invitation letters to required attendees, attend and chair the meetings. At the conclusion of each meeting the Consultant shall prepare and distribute meeting minutes, within three (3) working days, to the satisfaction of the City Project Manager.
8. Meet with City staff as required, for questions and general communication including evidencing progress on the design and provide written meeting minutes to City staff (hours included in item 10 below)
9. Milestone submittals of plans for review will be at:
30% complete
60% complete
90% complete
Final PS&E (Bid Package)
City staff will require 15 working days for review with markup and comments for each of the submittals.
10.Provide bid and construction support services.
The Consultant shall prepare and submit as part of this proposal provisions for bid support and construction support services. Offer a not-to-exceed maximum fee, which includes: 1) 15 hours for bid support responding to bidders’ questions and preparing addendums as needed, 2) 40 hours shop drawing review, 3) 55 hours of meeting time by the team project manager or engineer, project inspections, progress construction meetings, consultation time, and 4) 20 hours of record drawing preparations.
4. PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND SCOPE OF WORK
Proposal is to contain the following information:
1. Describe your firm’s understanding of the project.
2. Describe the effort that defines what you propose to do, how you propose to do it, and your proposed schedule.
3. Identify project manager and team members, including all subconsultants proposed for the project. Provide resumes of all team members.
4. Provide information on your firm’s and subconsultant’s experience on related projects. Provide three references with phone numbers where a similar service was performed by your firm within the last five years.
5. Itemize tasks, man-hours, staff, hourly cost and estimated costs for each milestone submitted of the project design. Define clearly the rate at which individual members of the team will be billed. Define clearly how unnamed staff members and expenses will be billed.
6. Include any services that your firm considers important to the project that are not included in this request.
7. Identify information needed from the City to accomplish the work described.
5. DELIVERABLES
The engineering firm will be responsible for the following deliverables:
1. Progress submittal of plans and contract documents at the milestones stipulated.
2. Prepare Preliminary Design Report including objectives as stipulated.
3. Final design documents for construction with appropriate seal of California registered civil, structural and electrical engineers as applicable. Final plans and contract documents (including specs) require City Project Manager, Utilities Manager and City Engineer signatures of approval.
Selected firm will be provided with the City’s “front end” documents and general provisions (copy attached). The Consultant will be responsible for developing all technical specifications and customizing the City’s front-end documents as needed.
6. AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The following documents are included on the PlanetBids website.
1. Standard CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Specification (for information Only)
INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS
The following instructions and conditions apply to this RFP:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Pre-Contractual Expenses
Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by firms in:
x Preparing a proposal in response to this RFP
x Submitting that proposal to the City of San Clemente
x Negotiating with the City of San Clemente any matter related to this RFP, proposal and/or contractual agreement
x Any other expenses incurred by the firm prior to the date of an executed contract
The City of San Clemente shall not, in any event, be liable for any precontractual expenses incurred by any firm. In addition, no firm shall include any such expenses as part of the price proposed to conduct the services.
2. Authority to Withdraw RFP and/or Not Award Contract
The City of San Clemente reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without prior notice. Further, the City makes no representations that any agreement will be awarded to any firm responding to this RFP. The City expressly reserves the right to postpone the opening of proposals for its own convenience and to reject any and all proposals in response to this RFP without indicating any reasons for such rejection(s).
3. Pricing Approach
The City of San Clemente intends to award a fixed price contract for the conduct of this project. In no event shall the City pay an amount in excess of the dollar value negotiated in the contractual agreement with the successful firm. Please note, the City will not pay for any travel time for the contractor’s staff arriving to the project site.
4. Right to Reject Proposals
The City of San Clemente reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. Any award made for this engagement will be made to the firm which, in the opinion of the City, is best qualified to conduct the project.
5. Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of their response to all provisions of this RFP. The City of San Clemente may use some or all of the following criteria in its evaluation and comparison of proposals submitted.
The following list is not necessarily all-inclusive and the order in which they appear is not intended to indicate their relative importance:
a. Consultant's responsiveness to the requirements of the project as set forth in the RFP.
b. A demonstrated understanding of the consultant's work plan and other proposal documents.
c. A logical, proven methodology for carrying out the work tasks described in the consultant's proposal and developing project deliverables. d. The firm’s recent experience in conducting projects of similar scope, complexity and magnitude.
e. The quality and quantity of personnel assigned to the project, including educational background, work experience and directly related recent consulting experience.
f. The organization structure of the proposed project team. g. The financial stability of the consultant.
h. Recent references from other clients.
i. The proposed project schedule including the design period required.
The length of the design period will not be a selection criterion unless deemed excessively long or unrealistically short.
B. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Firms must submit a Statement of Compliance with all parts of the Request for Proposal and Draft Agreement (attached) terms and conditions, or a listing of exceptions and suggested changes, along with a description of any cost implications or schedule changes the exceptions and/or changes cause. The Statement of Compliance must declare either:
1. This proposal is in strict compliance with the Request for Proposal and Draft Agreement and no exceptions to either are proposed; or
2. This proposal is in strict compliance with the Request for Proposal and Draft Agreement except for the items listed.
For each exception and/or suggested change, the bidder must include:
a. The suggested change in the RFP or rewording of the contractual obligations.
b. Reasons for submitting the proposed exception or change. c. Any impact the change or exception may have on project costs, scheduling or other considerations.
C. OTHER INFORMATION
Consultant agrees that in carrying out its responsibilities under this agreement, and in particular with regard to the employment of persons and sub-contractors working on the project, it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. In the event any of the work performed by consultant hereunder is sub-contracted to another person or firm (with approval of the City as required herein), sub-contract shall contain a similar provision.
D. INSURANCE COVERAGE
Prior to commencement of any project activities, consultant is to secure worker's compensation insurance, so as to be in compliance with State statutes and comprehensive general liability insurance, including auto and contractual liability coverage, in an amount not less than $1 million.
E. ENCLOSURES
1. Pickle ball Facility Location Map
2. Exhibit “A”, Concept Illustrative Plan
3. Steed Park 2ft Contours for information only
4. Standard “City of San Clemente Professional Consultant Services Agreement” FRESNO
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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of ________, 20___, by and between the City of San Clemente, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 910 Calle Negocio , San Clemente, California, 92673 ("City") and [INSERT NAME OF COMPANY], a [INSERT TYPE OF BUSINESS; I.E.,
CORPORATION (INCLUDE STATE OF INCORPORATION), LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, ETC.], with its principal place of business at [INSERT ADDRESS] ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional [INSERT TYPE] consulting services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing professional [INSERT TYPE] consulting services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, if applicable, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional [INSERT TYPE] consulting services for the [INSERT NAME OF PROJECT, AND CONTRACT NUMBER, IF APPLICABLE] project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional [INSERT TYPE] consulting services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. [INSERT IF FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE USED; OTHERWISE ALWAYS DELETE: Additionally, Consultant shall comply with all Federal requirements applicable to the Services as set forth in Exhibit “A-I.”]
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from [INSERT DATE] to [INSERT DATE], unless earlier terminated as provided herein. [***INSERT THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCE FOR MULTI-YEAR, AUTOMATIC RENEWAL NOT TO EXCEED THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS; OTHERWISE, ALWAYS DELETE: The City shall have the unilateral (1&/2685(
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option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than [INSERT NUMBER] additional one-year terms.***] Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any of its officials, officers, directors, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Endorsement on PS&E/ Other Data. Consultant shall sign all plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E) and engineering data furnished by Consultant, and where appropriate will indicate Consultant’s authorized signature and professional registration number.
3.2.4 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.5 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at the request of the City. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: [INSERT NAME AND TITLE].
3.2.6 City's Representative. The City hereby designates [INSERT NAME AND TITLE], or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's 3 55452.01100\31193624.5
Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Work or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Work or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.7 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates [INSERT NAME AND TITLE], or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.8 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.9 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement.
As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
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or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where applicable, shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subconsultants, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
3.2.12 Insurance. Consultant agrees to procure and maintain, at Consultant’s expense all insurance specified in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to carry the same policies and limits of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "D" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed [INSERT AMOUNT WRITTEN OUT] ($[INSERT NUMBER]) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice.
City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges thereon. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "D" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.
3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “D” may be adjusted each year at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “D.”
3.3.6 Labor Code Requirements.
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3.3.6.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. [INSERT "If" or "Since"] the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and [INSERT "If" or "Since"] the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.3.6.2 Registration. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the same of any subconsultants. This project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to Services performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of four (4) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
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of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: [INSERT BUSINESS NAME]
[INSERT STREET ADDRESS]
[INSERT CITY STATE ZIP]
ATTN: [INSERT NAME AND TITLE]
City: City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
ATTN: [INSERT NAME AND TITLE]
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.5.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data.
Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
3.5.3.2 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use 7 55452.01100\31193624.5
City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.5.3.3 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.
3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.5 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action.
3.5.6 Indemnification.
3.5.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant's Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.5.6.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
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parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Orange County.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.5.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.5.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.12 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.5.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working 9 55452.01100\31193624.5
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.19 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.5.20 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5.21 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.22 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.6 Subcontracting.
3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the respective dates set forth opposite of their signatures.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
By:________________________________
ATTEST: Its:_______________________________
______________________________ Dated: ____________________, 20____ CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER
____________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDING:
________________________________
Finance Authorization
__________________________
(“CONSULTANT”)
By:_____________________________
Its:_____________________________
Dated: __________________, 20____
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT "A-I"
FEDERALLY REQUIRED PROVISIONS FOR SERVICES
[INSERT FEDERALLY REQUIRED PROVISIONS TRIGGERED BY RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE SERVICES; OTHERWISE
ALWAYS DELETE ENTIRE EXHIBIT “A-I”]
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT “C”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
3.2.12 Insurance. [CITY RISK MANAGER TO REVIEW PRIOR TO EACH USE]
3.2.12.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section.
3.2.12.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); or (3) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. (B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. [***NOTE:
If Consultant does not own any company vehicles or may not be able to purchase a Business Automobile Insurance Policy, the requirement may be satisfied by providing either of the following: (1) a Personal Automobile Liability policy for the Consultant's own vehicle stipulating "Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident"; and (2) a non-owned auto endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy if Consultant uses vehicles of others (e.g., vehicles of employees). ALWAYS DELETE THIS SECTION IF NOT USED***]
(C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. (D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial 55452.01100\31193624.5
Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least three (3) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.2.12.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability:
(1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be
restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement.
(2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability:
(1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
3.2.12.4 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
(A) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend.
3.2.12.5 Workers' Compensation:
(A) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
3.2.12.6 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
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3.2.12.7 Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
3.2.12.8 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention greater than $5,000 must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
3.2.12.9 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
3.2.12.10 Failure to Maintain Coverage. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice.
3.2.12.11 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A- VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.2.12.12 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
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3.2.12.14 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.
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EXHIBIT “D”
COMPENSATION
[INSERT THE FOLLOWING PROVISION IF THE AGREEMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW: In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.]
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WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
WORKERS' COMPENSATION DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations:
(ONE OF THE BOXES BELOW MUST BE CHECKED)
I have and will maintain a certificate of consent from the California Labor Commission to self-insure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract.
I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract. My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:
Carrier____________________________________________________ Policy Number______________________________________________
I certify that, in the performance of the work under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of San Clemente and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and losses relating to personal injury or death, economic losses, and property damage arising out of my failure to provide such worker’s compensation insurance. I further agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.
WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO
CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000), IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES.
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Dated: ________________________, 20____
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