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AGREEMENT WITH PRO SAFETY & RESCUE, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE AND SAFETY TRAINING SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 21st day of January, 2025 by and between Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”).
RECI
TALS
A. On M
ay 2, 2024 t he City issued Request for Proposal (“RFP”) No. 24-028, by which it sought qualified consultants to provide on- call confined space rescue and safety training services for the City’s Public Works Agency.
B. C
onsultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP 24-028.
C. In und
ertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCO
PE OF SERVICES
On a
n on-call basis, and at the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-028, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated in full , and further delineated in Consultant’s proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated in full.
2. COM
PENSATION
a. Cit
y neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit C .
Consultant is one of three (3) consultants selected to provide confined spaced rescue services and safety training on an on- call basis under RFP 24- 028. The total compensation for these services provided by all such consultants selected under RFP 24-028 shall not exceed the shared aggregate amount of One Million, Two-Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000) during the term of the Agreement, including any extension periods.
b. Pa
yment by City shall be made within 45 days (forty-five) days following receipt of EXHIBIT 4
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proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonable be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and continue for a three (3) year term through January 20, 2028, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended for up to two (2), one -year periods upon a written executed by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. 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 1600, 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. If the services being performed are part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless form any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
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 subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non- exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the sub contractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
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Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
7. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event Consultant does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident, policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
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Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts, equipment, and personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City. Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana, Attention: Heidi Chou, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-85, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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8. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, whic h may arise from the negligent operations of the Consult ant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’ letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
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11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use o r disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant . The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.
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15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant , Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other contractors retained by City.
16. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in s uch case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the Uni ted States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
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in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax: 714-647-5635
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
Attn: Jessie Pierce, Vice President
3700 Pegasus Drive, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA, 93308
Tel: (661) 706-0298
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21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO CONSULTANT:
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Jessie Pierce
Vice President
Nabil Saba
Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.06
13:48:34 -08'00'
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029
RFP 24-028 : City of Santa Ana - Confined
Space Rescue Services And Safety Training
Firm :
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
3700 Pegasus Dr. Suite #200, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone - 1.855.591.0019
Fax - 661.829.5029
Contact Person :
Zachari Pierce
Office - 888.269.5095
Cell - 661.706.0298
Fax - 661.829.5029
Email - [email protected]
ATTN :
Heidi Chou, P.E.
Project Manager
(714)-647-3571
[email protected]
Agreement Statement :
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. proposes to perform Confined
Space Rescue Services and Safety Services, adhering to all requirements described in this RFP, including all addenda.
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. accepts all responsibilities and conditions outlined in RFP 24-028
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Coversheet ……………..……………………….………………….………………………………… Pg. 1 Table of Contents ………………………………………………………….………………………… Pg. 2 Firm and Team Experience….…..…………………………………………….…………….……. Pg. 3-7 Understanding Scope Of Services……………………………………………….………………Pg. 8-12 Proposer’s References…….……………………………………………………………..……..Pg. 13-15 Relevant Project Experience…………………………………………………………….…………Pg. 16 Fee Proposal …………………………………………………………………………….………Pg. 17-20 Table of Contents
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. is passionate about serving you. We are a certified minority-owned, woman-owned small business that provides exceptional EMS, rescue, and safety solutions. We are certified by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and California Department of General Services. Additionally, Pro Safety & Rescue is a licensed Non-Transport Basic Life Support (BLS) Agency in Kern, County and State of California.
Serving our clients since January 2014, our business partners have partnered with our team to allow us to serve their safety needs all across the United States and on international projects. Since our beginning, we have served our clients in the biomass and power generation, solar, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, oil & gas, and the entertainment industries. With a highly diversified client base, our team has very unique and unmatched capabilities that assist our business partners creating and sustaining safe working environments by our team providing them with professional safety, rescue and emergency medical services.
Servant leadership is the foundation of our core values alongside integrity, professionalism, excellence, and honesty. We believe that it is through our focus on serving our business partners and each other, is how we lead in having safe and incident free work places.
Firm and Team Experience
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029
Firm and Team Experience
12/04/2023
Issued Date
SC03734
Certificate Number
12/01/2024
Expiration Date
Virginia Gomez, President
THIS CERTIFIES THAT
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
* Nationally certified by the: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL *NAICS Code(s): 541690; 922160
* Description of their product/services as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Ying McGuire
NMSDC CEO and President
By using your password (NMSDC issued only), authorized users may log into NMSDC Central to view the entire profile: http://nmsdc.org Certify, Develop, Connect, Advocate.
* MBEs certified by an Affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.® Certification Type Status From To
SB Approved 11/28/2023 11/30/2025
Printed on: 2/15/2024 2:30:42 PM
To verify most current certification status go to: https://www.caleprocure.ca.gov O!ice of Small Business & DVBE Services
Certification ID: 1763348
Legal Business Name:
PRO SAFETY & RESCUE, INC.
Doing Business As (DBA) Name 1:
PRO SAFETY & RESCUE, INC.
Doing Business As (DBA) Name 2:
Address:
3700 Pegasus Drive
Suite 200
BAKERSFIELD
CA 93308
Email Address:
[email protected]
Business Web Page:
www.prosafetyandrescue.com
Business Phone Number:
(888) 269-5095
Business Fax Number:
661/829-5029
Business Types:
Non-Manufacturer , Service
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Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Call OSDS Main Number: 916-375-4940
707 3rd Street, 1-400, West Sacramento, CA 95605
SUPPLIER CLEARINGHOUSE
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION DATE: May 2, 2026
The Supplier Clearinghouse for the Utility Supplier Diversity Program of the California Public Utilities Commission hereby certifies that it has audited and verified the eligibility of:
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
pursuant to Commission General Order 156, and the terms and conditions stipulated in the Verification Application Package. This Certificate shall be valid only with the Clearinghouse seal affixed hereto.
Eligibility must be maintained at all times, and renewed within 30 days of any changes in ownership or control. Failure to comply may result in a denial of eligibility. The Clearinghouse may reconsider certification if it is determined that such status was obtained by false, misleading or incorrect information. Decertification may occur if any verification criterion under which eligibility was awarded later becomes invalid due to Commission ruling. The Clearinghouse may request additional information or conduct on- site visits during the term of verification to verify eligibility.
This certification is valid only for the period that the above firm remains eligible as determined by the Clearinghouse. Utility companies may direct inquiries concerning this Certificate to the Clearinghouse at (800) 359-7998.
VON: 14050052 DETERMINATION DATE: May 2, 2023
SUPPLIER CLEARINGHOUSE
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION DATE: May 2, 2026
The Supplier Clearinghouse for the Utility Supplier Diversity Program of the California Public Utilities Commission hereby certifies that it has audited and verified the eligibility of:
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
pursuant to Commission General Order 156, and the terms and conditions stipulated in the Verification Application Package. This Certificate shall be valid only with the Clearinghouse seal affixed hereto.
Eligibility must be maintained at all times, and renewed within 30 days of any changes in ownership or control. Failure to comply may result in a denial of eligibility. The Clearinghouse may reconsider certification if it is determined that such status was obtained by false, misleading or incorrect information. Decertification may occur if any verification criterion under which eligibility was awarded later becomes invalid due to Commission ruling. The Clearinghouse may request additional information or conduct on- site visits during the term of verification to verify eligibility.
This certification is valid only for the period that the above firm remains eligible as determined by the Clearinghouse. Utility companies may direct inquiries concerning this Certificate to the Clearinghouse at (800) 359-7998.
VON: 14050052 DETERMINATION DATE: May 2, 2023
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Firm and Team Experience
Years in Business: 10y m
Ownership: Certified Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned with no anticipated change in ownership.
Mailing Address: 3700 Pegasus Drive, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Operations Facility: 93,000 Sq.ft. on 10 acres of land
Phone: 888.269.5029
California Secretary of State Registration Number: 3640182 California Small Business Certification Number: 1763348 CPUC Certification Number: 14050052
Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council: SC09102 California Public Works Contractor Registration Number: 1000001316 Company Profile
Organizational
Chart
PRESIDENT
Sarah Pierce
VICE PRESIDENT
Jessie Pierce
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Tony Mejia,CSP
CONTROLLER
Sarah Pierce
PAY ROLL
Christina Lee
ACCOUNTS R/P
Shanna LeViner
PURCHASING
Danny Harris
RESCUE TEAM LEAD
Daniel Jaurez
RESCUE TEAM LEAD
Jimmi Teagarden
RESCUE COORDINATOR
Derrik Palomo
EMS COORDINATOR
Megan Rogers - EMT
EMS TEAM LEAD
Robert Tackett - EMT
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Christina Lee
COVID TESTING
Alison W./Andrea
DRUG TESTING
Andrea Barrera
SERVICE MANAGER
Danny Harris
FLEET
Doug Cordonier
EQUIPMENT REPAIR
David Martinez
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
Zachari Pierce
OUTSIDE SALES
Mike Munoz
INSIDE SALES
Danny Harris
FIT TESTING
Andrea Barrera
AUDIO TESTING
Alison Weidenbach
RECEPTION
Aliza Lagarde
GAS DETECTION
David Martinez
RENTALS
Danny Harris
Organization Flow Chart
SAFETY TRAINING
COORDINATOR
Rick Morgan
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
David Milazzo
RESCUE TEAM LEAD
Pedgro Garcia
RESCUE TEAM LEAD
Alex Corona
RESCUE TEAM LEAD
Jost Ward
RESCUE TEAM
TECHNICIANS
EMS TEAM LEAD
Joesph Cox - Paramedic
EMS TEAM LEAD
Andy Cwik
EMS TEAM MEMBERS
Health, Safety &
Environmental Coordiators
FIELD SAFETY REP
Jacob Rawlins
SAFETY PROGRAM
COORDINATOR
Jeremy Doolittle
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVENT DIRECTOR
Ernie Waldo
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Our dedicated support staff for scheduling Confined Space Rescue Services is:
Primary Point of Contact:
Rescue Team Coordinator
Derrik Palomo - EMT/Rescue Technician
Office: 888.269.5029 ext 108
Cell: 661.706.5080
E-mail: [email protected]
Leadership:
Director of Operations
Tony Mejia, CSP, EMT-P
Office : 888.269.5095 ext.106
Cell : 661.330.5692
Safety Coordinator
Rick Morgan, CHST
Office : 888.269.5095 ext.107
Cell : 661.706.5095
Safety Coordinator
Jeremy Doolittle, BA
Office : 888.239.5095 ext.117
Cell : 661.706.6659
Customer Relations
Zachari Pierce
Office: 888.239.5095 ext.109
Cell: 661.706.0298
Director of Continuous Improvement
Ernie Waldo
Office : 888.269.5095 ext.111
Cell : 661.706.5158
Vice President
Jessie Pierce
Office : 888.269.5095 ext.101
Cell : 661.706.8212
Firm and Team Experience
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Rescue Team Coordinator - DESIGNATED PROJECT MANAGER
Derrik Palomo - EMT/Rescue Technician
- Derrik has been with PSR since March of 2020. He is licensed EMT and a former Fire Fighter for Kern County Fire. Derrik is a certified Rescue Technician, Instructor, EMT, and is responsible for the coordination for rescue teams, rescue training and works as a customer liaison for the EMS and Rescue Divisions. Derrik has vast experience in rescue services for power generation plants, refineries, manufacturing and construction industries.
Director of Operations
Tony Mejia, CSP, EMT-P
- Tony Mejia has been with PSR since June of 2023 as the Director of Operations.
Previously, Tony was been a customer of PSR for 9 years. Tony has an extensive background in EMS as a licensed paramedic, serving Kern County for 30 years. Additionally, Tony is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) previously serving in various safety positions in the Electrical, Manufacturing, and Emergency Medical Services industries.
Safety Training Coordinator
Rick Morgan, CHST
- Rick Morgan, Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) has been with PSR since August 2023. Rick oversees PSR’s safety training and verification and validation programs (V&V). He has a extensive background in safety, serving in the Construction, Refinery, Solar and Electrical industries.
Safety Coordinator
Jeremy Doolittle, GSP (pending)
- Jeremy Doolittle has been with PSR since July of 2023. With a bachelor’s in Occupation Health and Safety and currently finish his Masters in Occupational Health and Safety, Jeremy oversees PSR’s Safety programs and procedures and field safety. Jeremy is responsible for field integration of processes, assists with the V&V process, program development and implementation.
Customer Relations
Zachari Pierce
- Zachari Pierce has been with PSR for 5 years. He is a certified Confined Space Rescue Technician with a robust background in rescue, on-site Safety, and breathing and gas detection systems. Zachari is currently overseeing PSR’s. Business Development and is a customer liaison for select high value clients Zachari is passionate about customer satisfaction, leading After Action Reports (AAR’s) for power plant outages.
Director of Continuous Improvement
Ernie Waldo
- Ernie Waldo has been with PSR since 2021. Ernie has an extensive background in continuous improvement and operations in the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, aerospace and safety industries for over 30 years. Being Six Sigma and Lean certified, Ernie is responsible for PSR’s Continuous Improvement processes, Lean program, Standard Operating Programs and Technology.
Firm and Team Experience
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Our company is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and we understand the importance of meeting the high standards demanded by the City of Santa Ana. To ensure a seamless customer service experience across the multiple facilities, we employ several key strategies including 24/7 availability and digital scheduling software.
We understand the importance of being accessible at any time, regardless if it’s day or night.
Our customer service operations run 24/7, allowing the City of Santa Ana’s various facilities to reach out for assistance at their convenience.
We have employed robust performance measurement mechanisms and data-driven analysis to track key metrics and identify areas for improvement. Through continuous evaluation and feedback, we have consistently optimized processes, streamlined operations, and enhanced overall performance to achieve the desired outcomes in our schedule and deployment of Technical Rescue Teams.
Below is an example of the software used to schedule qualified rescue technicians, assign equipment and dispatch rescue crews to projects for the City of Santa Ana and other customers.
Understanding Scope of Services
Project Plan
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Understanding Scope of Services
Staffing Strategy
The chart below is how our team at Pro Safety & Rescue identifies capable and qualified rescue team members that can be assigned for projects for the City of Santa Ana meeting the RFP requirements.
This process helps verify that right team members are always on your projects and who the responsible team members are for achieving excellent customer service.
Additionally, we conduct After Action Reports (AAR) for our projects, seeking the input from our clients and rescue team in order to identify areas that our team is serving great in and other areas that we could improve in effort to create a frictionless relationship. Our team seeks to truly be servant leaders to our clients.
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Understanding Scope of Services
Training Strategy
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Understanding Scope of Services
Training Strategy
Pro Safety & Rescue’s Training Center was built in partnership with CMC Rescue, the nation’s leader in high angle, low angle, swift water, and rock rescue equipment. Every Confined Space Rescue and Rope Rescue course taken at our facility is taught by CMC, meaning that our Rescuers have the highest quality training possible - from the manufacturer of their equipment! [email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029
Understanding Scope of Services
Equipment Strategy
The chart below is the equipment that each Technical Rescue Team is equipped with to provide High and Low Angle Rescue and Confined Space Rescue Services. We utilize only the best, top of the line equipment for our highly qualified team rescue team members. [email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Since January 2014, our customers have partnered with us to provide safety solutions at sites across the United States and on international projects. With a focus on industries such as power generation, solar, construction, and manufacturing, our team has been serving clients since our inception. We strive to provide top-notch safety services and meet the specific needs of our clients, ensuring their safety at all times.
By having an in-depth understanding of the facility layouts and operations, we are able to provide customized solutions and services that are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each project. Our partnership with facility leadership teams in Roseville allows us to effectively communicate and coordinate with city officials, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless and efficient operations. We are committed to the success of City of Santa Ana’s projects and strive to be a valuable resource for its growth and development.
Proposer’s References
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Proposer’s References
La Paloma Generating Co.
1760 Skyline Rd, McKittrick, CA 93251
2013-Current
Terry Benson
661.203.9292
661.762.6000
High Desert Power
19000 Perimeter Rd, Victorville, CA 92394
2016-CurrentT&M $1M+
T&M $1M+
Tom Taylor
760.530.2300
760-530-2305
DTE VANTAGE
2526 West Washington Street, Stockton, CA
95203
T&M $1M+ 2018-Current
209.320.3723
907.223.4648
Chelsea Cogdill
Confined Space Rescue Services, Safety Training Services Confined Space Rescue Services, On-Site EMS Services, Safety Training Services Health & Safety Testing Services
Confined Space Rescue Services, On-Site EMS Services, Safety Training Services Health & Safety Testing Services, Site Health & Safety Auditing Services [email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029
Proposer’s References
Bakersfield Renewable Fuels - CTCI
T&M $1M+
6451 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Danny Sexton
337-513-1069
1-281-870-9981
2020-Current
Confined Space Rescue Services, On-Site EMS Services, Safety Training Services [email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029 Relevant Project Experience
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. has had the honor of providing high quality rescue services to several Public Agencies over the last 10 years.
Here are just a few :
- City of Bakersfield
- Union City Sanitary District
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
- City of Santa Clara
- City of Roseville
- San Francisco Municipal Transport Agency
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FEE PROPOSAL
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
3700 Pegasus Drive, Suite #200 CA 93308
Jessie Pierce Vice President
[email protected] 661.706.8212
1000001316
46-4617132
1763348
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FEE PROPOSAL
2024 PREVAILING WAGE RATES
TECHNICAL CONFINED SPACE RESCUE & SAFETY
SERVICES
Classification Regular Rate Over Time Double Time
Rescue Technician 93.00/hr. 123.00/hr. 143.00/hr.
Confined Space Attendant 93.00/hr. 123.00/hr. 143.00/hr.
Safety Trainer 75.00/hr. 112.50/hr. 150.00/hr.
Inspection/Maintenance Tech. 56.00/hr 84.00/hr. 112.00/hr.
Equipment (Description below) Rate per day
Technical Rescue Equipment 350.00
Rescue Vehicle 144.00
Travel Rate
Mileage (per mile) .67
Travel Time (per person, per hour)* 38.00
Per Diem - Subsistence Pay (per person, per night) 45.00 Lodging (per person, per night) 190.00
Technical Rescue Gear (Multi-Gas Detection)
• Continuous Sample Draw Gas Detection Monitor per rescuer • Tripod, High Angle Equipment, MPD’s, LSP , SKED, Decent Rigging, Stokes Litters Basket • Additional High Angle Rescue Gear
• Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses
• Intrinsically Safe Digital Radios
*Please note that there is a two-hour minimum after dispatch from corporate office. Time is charged port to port unless otherwise specified by agreement. All time is charged per hour after the two-hour minimum
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Bakersfield, CA 93308
888.269.5095
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FEE PROPOSAL
Safety Training & Testing - Including But Not Limited To Training Class* Rate Per Person
Confined Space Entry/Attendant/Supervisor (CAL-OSHA) 175.00 Bloodborne Pathogens 35.00
First Aid & CPR - Medic First Aid 65.00
First Aid & CPR - American Heart Association 85.00 SCBA/SKA-PAK/Breathable Air Trailer Attendant 75.00 Heat Illness Awareness & Illness 45.00
Onsite Forklift Training 60.00
Onsite Aerial Lift 50.00
40-hr Rescue Class 1,625.00
Elevated Tank Fall Protection & Retrieval 125.00
Respiratory Fit Testing
Respiratory Fit Testing - Quantitative 85.00
Respiratory Fit Testing - Qualitative 40.00
Medical Questionnaire 35.00
Diagnostic test
Audiometric Testing 90.00
Pulmonary Function Test 55.00
Gas Monitor Calibration & Inspection Rates
Single Gas / per monitor 12.00
Multi-Gas / per monitor 18.00
Technician Hourly 56.00/hr
*Minimum class sizes may apply
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Bakersfield, CA 93308
888.269.5095
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FEE PROPOSAL
TERMS OF SERVICE
Labor Conditions
For Complex Permit Required Confined Spaces, a minimum of three Technical Confined Space Rescue Technicians will be necessary, as well as a Per Day Charge for the Rescue Equipment, providing the Rescue and Medical equipment as needed for the Technicians.
Supplied Air Trailers Are Job Specific.
Travel Time
Travel Time is charged port to port, which begins once a rescue team/crew is dispatched from the corporate office to project location that exceeds 35 mile radius from company office. The reduced travel time hourly rate is 38.00 per employee.
Overtime
Time will be charged in accordance with the provisions of California Labor Laws. Overtime charges will also apply to all hours worked on holidays, all hours worked on weekends, or for hours worked on a callout basis other than during scheduled day shift. PSR works Mobilization
The delivery and mobilization by contractor forces will be billed at the applicable rate for labor and the equipment used. All locations that require travel to distances greater than 35 miles will incur a mileage rate of .67 cents per mile.
Meals & Incidental Expenses/Per Diem
The lodging rate is charged at 190.00 per day, per employee. Prevailing Wage Per Diem rate is charged at 45.00 per day. Non-prevailing per diem is charged at 25.00 per day. [email protected] | Fax: 661.829.5029 | www.prosafetyandrescue.com 3700 Pegasus Dr. Ste. 200
Bakersfield, CA 93308
888.269.5095
CITY OF SANTA ANA
RFP NO.: 24-028
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE SERVICES AND SAFETY TRAINING
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106) In conformance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the BIDDER declares that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any BIDDER or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the BIDDER has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the BIDDER or any other BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
Note: The above Non-collusion Affidavit is part of the Proposal. BIDDERS are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
Signed
State of California
County of ____ _
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this __ day of ___ , 20_, by -----------, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me
Notary Public Signature Notary Public Seal
City of Santa Ana RFP 24-028
Confined Space Rescue Services and Safety Training
Orange
20th
June
24 Jessie Pierce
Vice President
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
06/20/2024
Vice President
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
06/20/2024
EXHIBIT C
2024 PREVAILING WAGE RATES
TECHNICAL CONFINED SPACE RESCUE & SAFETY
SERVICES
Classification Regular Rate Over Time Double Time
Rescue Technician 93.00/hr. 123.00/hr. 143.00/hr.
Confined Space Attendant 93.00/hr. 123.00/hr. 143.00/hr.
Safety Trainer 75.00/hr. 112.50/hr. 150.00/hr.
Inspection/Maintenance Tech. 56.00/hr 84.00/hr. 112.00/hr.
Equipment (Description below) Rate per day
Technical Rescue Equipment 350.00
Rescue Vehicle 144.00
Travel Rate
Mileage (per mile) .67
Travel Time (per person, per hour)* 38.00
Per Diem - Subsistence Pay (per person, per night) 45.00 Lodging (per person, per night) 190.00
Technical Rescue Gear (Multi-Gas Detection)
• Continuous Sample Draw Gas Detection Monitor per rescuer • Tripod, High Angle Equipment, MPD’s, LSP , SKED, Decent Rigging, Stokes Litters Basket • Additional High Angle Rescue Gear
• Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses
• Intrinsically Safe Digital Radios
*Please note that there is a two-hour minimum after dispatch from corporate office. Time is charged port to port unless otherwise specified by agreement. All time is charged per hour after the two-hour minimum
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Bakersfield, CA 93308
888.269.5095
Safety Training & Testing - Including But Not Limited To Training Class* Rate Per Person
Confined Space Entry/Attendant/Supervisor (CAL-OSHA) 175.00 Bloodborne Pathogens 35.00
First Aid & CPR - Medic First Aid 65.00
First Aid & CPR - American Heart Association 85.00 SCBA/SKA-PAK/Breathable Air Trailer Attendant 75.00 Heat Illness Awareness & Illness 45.00
Onsite Forklift Training 60.00
Onsite Aerial Lift 50.00
40-hr Rescue Class 1,625.00
Elevated Tank Fall Protection & Retrieval 125.00
Respiratory Fit Testing
Respiratory Fit Testing - Quantitative 85.00
Respiratory Fit Testing - Qualitative 40.00
Medical Questionnaire 35.00
Diagnostic test
Audiometric Testing 90.00
Pulmonary Function Test 55.00
Gas Monitor Calibration & Inspection Rates
Single Gas / per monitor 12.00
Multi-Gas / per monitor 18.00
Technician Hourly 56.00/hr
*Minimum class sizes may apply
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Bakersfield, CA 93308
888.269.5095
TERMS OF SERVICE
Labor Conditions
For Complex Permit Required Confined Spaces, a minimum of three Technical Confined Space Rescue Technicians will be necessary, as well as a Per Day Charge for the Rescue Equipment, providing the Rescue and Medical equipment as needed for the Technicians.
Supplied Air Trailers Are Job Specific.
Travel Time
Travel Time is charged port to port, which begins once a rescue team/crew is dispatched from the corporate office to project location that exceeds 35 mile radius from company office. The reduced travel time hourly rate is 38.00 per employee.
Overtime
Time will be charged in accordance with the provisions of California Labor Laws. Overtime charges will also apply to all hours worked on holidays, all hours worked on weekends, or for hours worked on a callout basis other than during scheduled day shift. PSR works Mobilization
The delivery and mobilization by contractor forces will be billed at the applicable rate for labor and the equipment used. All locations that require travel to distances greater than 35 miles will incur a mileage rate of .67 cents per mile.
Meals & Incidental Expenses/Per Diem
The lodging rate is charged at 190.00 per day, per employee. Prevailing Wage Per Diem rate is charged at 45.00 per day. Non-prevailing per diem is charged at 25.00 per day. [email protected] | Fax: 661.829.5029 | www.prosafetyandrescue.com 3700 Pegasus Dr. Ste. 200
Bakersfield, CA 93308
888.269.5095
[email protected] www.prosafetyandrescue.comFax: 661.829.5029
FEE PROPOSAL
Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc.
3700 Pegasus Drive, Suite #200 CA 93308
Jessie Pierce Vice President
[email protected] 661.706.8212
1000001316
46-4617132
1763348