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CITY OF STOCKTON
STANDARD AGREEMENT
1. This Agreement is entered into between the City of Stockton (“City”) and (“Contractor”)to provide
as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement.
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2. The term of this Agreement is as follows, unless amended as described in Exhibit A and Exhibit C section 8:
Commences on: Terminates on:
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3. The maximum not to exceed amount to be paid to Contractor for the term of this Agreement, including if authorized, reimbursement of expenses, is: $
4. The complete Agreement consists of all the following Agreement documents which by reference are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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____________________________________________________________________________ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized parties have executed this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Contractor’sName (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.):
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature Date
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name and Title of Person Signing
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address
CITY OF STOCKTON
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ATTEST:
____________________________________________________________________________ (OL]D5*DU]D&0&, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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BY:
Agreement Number:
(a) Exhibit A – Statement of Work
(b) Exhibit B – Insurance
(c) Exhibit C – General Terms Conditions
(d) Exhibit D –
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Exhibit E – Compensation Schedule
(f) Exhibit F – Timeline
Tryfacta, Inc. Temporary Employment Services
01/01/2024 12/31/2028
83,333
Professional Services Special Terms & Conditions
ARPA
Tryfacta, Inc.
Arman Dhar, Account Manager
4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94588
12/14/2023
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EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Project Objectives
1.1 T
o provide the City of Stockton (City) with temporary employee services at various levels including but not limited to the following:
• Cler
ical
• Administrative
• Information Technology
• Accounting and Finance
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Legal
• Customer Service
• Mid to Senior Level Management
2. Project Scope
2.1 Pos
itions and locations will vary within the City of Stockton based on the current needs. Resources, equipment, and facilities will be provided by the City of Stockton. Vendor shall provide a broad range of qualified applicants who are available to work on a part -time and/or temporary basis.
3. Specifications
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he City has specific job descriptions for each position. Job descriptions will be provided at the time a request is placed by the City. The City will request names of individuals who meet the minimum qualifications of the position and will conduct an interview of the eligible candidates. Only the most qualified candidate(s) will be selected.
3.2 T
he following list provides a description of the types of positions that shall be needed:
• Professional Category (Clerical and Administrative)
Administrative support, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, data entry, and other general office tasks. • Information Technology
Installing software, troubleshooting, resolving computer issues, and setting up network infrastructure.
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• Accounting and Finance
Providing assistance with accounts payables and receivables, bookkeeping, and financial analysis.
• Human Resources
Assisting with onboarding, reviewing employee records, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, and filing confidential paperwork.
• Project Management
Assisting with planning, coordinating resources, and tracking project progress.
• Legal Services
Typing, filing, researching, document preparing, and assisting with case management.
• Customer Service
Answering phones, taking messages, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and dealing with the public.
• Skilled Craft (Trades)
Operating and repairing heavy equipment, driving city vehicles (Class A and B), specialized trades to include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, inspection.
• Service and Maintenance
Light industrial work to include duties as a Janitor, Park Worker, Water Systems Operators, and/or Facility Aides.
• Mid to Senior Level Management
Providing expert, professional, and courteous service to the examinee and City of Stockton staff and consultants.
4. Major Deliverables
4.1 C
ontractor shall be required to adhere to all work policies , procedures and standards established by the City. The Contractor’s employees shall conform in all respects with regard to physical ; fire, and security/safety regulations while on the City premises.
4.2 C
ontractor shall be responsible for:
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4.2.1 Recruiting, hiring, and administering any evaluation and/or disciplinary actions, implementing any
reassignments and/or termination of contractor
employees provided to the City by Contractor
4.2.2 Maintaining a recruiting and hiring program that is in compliance with applicable federal and stat e
employment laws and implementing rules and
regulations, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA”), the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (“ADEA”), and the Fair Credit
Reporting ACT (“FCRA”)
4.2.3 Performing background screening on all contractor employees provided to the City to include screening of
credentials, licensure, personal history, qualifications , work history and references as well as criminal
background checks and fingerprint as provided herein.
Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees
possess all certifications and qualifications necessary to enable them to perform their assignments.
4.2.4 Administering periodic performance evaluations for each contractor employee provided under this contract.
4.2.5 Informing contractor employees that they are required to adhere to the policies and proc edures of the City.
Contractor and/or its designee shall promptly notify the applicable department of any human- resource-type
issue raised by a contractor employee that may affect
the City, such as threats of violence , harassment,
discrimination, or retaliation.
4.2.6 Providing contractor employees all of City’s safety, drug/alcohol, work polices anti -harassment, anti -
discrimination and anti-retaliation polices and informing them that they are required to adhere to such policies.
Contractor shall establish a complaint and/or reporting procedure for violations of policies and instruct
contractor employees on the use of t he procedure.
Contractor shall obtain written acknowledgement from
each contractor employee provided under this contract
that she or he has re ad, underst ood, and agrees to
abide by those policies and procedures.
4.2.7 Providing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation training to all contractor employees provided under this contract. Contractor shall maintain a record of all such training. This record shall be available to the City upon request.
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4.2.8 Informing contractor employees in writing that they are employed by Contractor, not the City.
4.2.9 Notifying contractor employees in writing that the only benefits they will receive will be from Contractor, and that they are not entitled to any benefits from the City.
4.2.10 Preparing and distributing an Employee Handbook to contractor employees that identifies and explains
Contractor’s policies and procedures that will be
followed during the course of contractor employees’
employment with Contractor.
4.2.11 Informing contractor employees in writing that job- related illness/injury reports are to be mad e to
Contractor. Contractor and/or its designee shall notify the City within 24 hours of receipt of any such reports.
4.2.12 Being solely responsible for, and holding City harmless from, all administrative employment matters regarding
contractor employees including, but not limited to, all payroll and payroll income tax withholding matters;
payment of workers’ compensation premiums, funding
of appropriate fringe benefit programs; and taking
responsibility for and complying with (including offering coverage, if required) the Affordable Care Act with
respect to its employees.
4.2.13 Paying contractor employees in compliance with
applicable wage and hour laws including, but not
limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) .
Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records of all wages paid to its employees assigned to
provide services to the City. Contractor shall be
exclusively responsible for and will comply with
applicable law governing the reporting and payment of
wages, and payroll related and unemployment taxes
attributable to wages paid to its employees assigned to provide services to the City.
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he City shall have the right to interview all prospective personnel and to accept or reject any or all based upon the r equired skills and the background and experience of each individual. A resume may be required upon request prior to an interview.
4.4 The City observes various schedules, including a 9/80 schedule: 7:30am to 5:30pm Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00am to 5:00pm Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends.
4.5 Lunch periods will range from 30 to 60 minutes as determined by the City. No payments shall be made for lunch periods.
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4.6 Contractor will submit invoices for services provided by temporary employees in a timely manner.
4.7 The method of communication will be in English, either written and/or verbal.
4.8 The Contractor or contractor’s employee shall be responsible for transportation to and from the work location. Parking may or may not be provided.
5. Tasks That Support the Deliverables
5.1 A
background check is required for all employees of the Contractor’s staff providing services to the City. The cost of this service shall be incurred by the City.
5.2 Drug testing requirements will vary for each position. The City will identify if there is a drug test requirement at the time the position is requested. The cost of this service shall be incurred by the City.
5.3 Contractor employees shall report to job assignments dressed appropriately and with the equipment specified by the City.
6. Notices
Pursuant to Exhibit C – General Terms and Conditions, Paragraph 15 – Notices, *-the mailing address for all required notices is as follows:
Contractor: Tryfacta , Inc. City: City of Stockton
Attn: Arman Dhar Attn: City Manager
4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 100 425 N. El Dorado Street
Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Stockton, CA 95202
7. Key Personnel
Hum
an Resources will administer the contract and maintain connections between the hiring department and temporary agency.
8. O
ption to Renew.
The term of this agreement shall not exceed five ( 5) years.
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Exhibit 2:
Insurance Requirements
(Staff Augmentation Services)
Co
nsultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees.
MINIMU
M SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Co
verage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Co
mmercial 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 $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Au
tomobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non- owned), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Wo
rkers’ Compensation insurance 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 for bodily injury or disease.
(Not required if consultant provides written verification it has no employees)
4. Pr
ofessional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance appropriates to the Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $1,000,000 aggregate.
5. Cr
ime/Fidelity Bond - Insurance no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, covering all officers and employees, for loss of proceeds caused by dishonesty.
If
the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Stockton requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Stockton.
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Other Insurance Provisions
The
insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used). Additional insured Name of Organization shall read “City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers.” Policy shall cover City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for all locations work is done under this contract.
Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory and at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Stockton, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies. The City of Stockton does not accept endorsements limiting the Contractor’s insurance coverage to the sole negligence of the Named Insured.
Umbrella or Excess Policy
The Contractor may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide the liability limits as required in this agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that all of the Primary and Umbrella or Excess Policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General Liability insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City of Stockton.
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Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby grants to City of Stockton a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City of Stockton by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City of Stockton has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Self -Insured Retentions
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lf-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Stockton. The City of Stockton may require the Contractor 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. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City of Stockton. The CGL and any policies, including Excess liability policies, may not be subject to a self-insured retention (SIR) or deductible that exceeds $25,000 unless approved in writing by City of Stockton. Any and all deductibles and SIRs shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor or subcontractor who procured such insurance and shall not apply to the Indemnified Additional Insured Parties. City of Stockton may deduct from any amounts otherwise due Contractor to fund the SIR/deductible. Policies shall NOT contain any self-insured retention (SIR) provision that limits the satisfaction of the SIR to the Named. The policy must also provide that Defense costs, including the Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, will satisfy the SIR or deductible. City of Stockton reserves the right to obtain a copy of any policies and endorsements for verification.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Stockton.
Claims Made Policies (Professional Liability & Pollution Only) If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage:
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he Retroactive Date must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work .
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims - made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the
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Contractor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City of Stockton with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsements Pages of the CGL and any Excess policies listing all policy endorsements. All certificates and endorsements and copies of the Declarations & Endorsements pages are to be received and approved by the City of Stockton before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City of Stockton reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. City of Stockton reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Subcontractors
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City of Stockton is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
Duration of Coverage
CGL & Excess liability policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years
after completion of the contract of work .
Special Risks or Circumstances
City of Stockton reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Certificate Holder Address
The address for mailing certificates, endorsements and notices shall be:
City of Stockton
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Its Officers, Officials, Employees, and Volunteers
400 E Main Street, 3rd Floor – HR
Stockton, CA 95202
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Goods, Equipment and Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to City the services described in Exhibit A of the Agreement. Contractor shall provide said services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A of the Agreement.
2. City Assistance, Facilities, Equipment and Clerical Support. Except as set forth in Exhibit A, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish and maintain all facilities and equipment that may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. If applicable, City shall furnish to Contractor only the facilities and equipment listed in Exhibit A to the Agreement.
3. Compensation. City shall pay Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement as described more particularly in Exhibit A and Exhibit E to the Agreement.
3.1 Inv
oices submitted by Contractor to City must contain a brief description of work performed, time spent and City reference number. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of Contractor’s invoice, City will review invoice, and if acceptable make payment on approved invoice.
3.2 Upon c
ompletion of work and acceptance by City, Contractor shall have sixty (60) days in which to submit final invoicing for payment. An extension may be granted by City upon receiving a written request thirty (30) days in advance of said time limitation. The City shall have no obligation or liability to pay any invoice for work performed which the Contractor fails or neglects to submit within sixty (60) days, or any extension thereof granted by the City, after the work is accepted by the City.
4. Sufficiency of Contractor ’s Work . All Contractor services, work, and deliverables shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner with due diligence in accordance with the degree of skill normally exercised by similar contractors supplying services and work of a similar nature, and in conformance with applicable laws, codes and professional standards. Contractor ’s work sh all be adequate and sufficient to meet the purposes of this Agreement.
5. Ownership of Work . All reports, work product, all other documents completed or partially completed by Contractor or its approved subcontractors, in performance of this Agreement, and if applicable, drawings, designs, and plan review comments shall become the property of the City. Any and all copyrightable subject matter in all materials is hereby assigned to the City and the Contractor and its approved subcontractors agree 1 ATTACHMENT B
to execute any additional documents that may be necessary to evidence such assignment. All materials shall be delivered to the City upon completion or termination of the work under this Agreement. If any materials are lost, damaged or destroyed before final deliver y to the City, the Contractor shall replace them at its own expense.
Contractor and its approved subcontractors shall keep materials confidential. Materials shall not be used for purposes other than performance of services under this Agreement and shall not be disclosed to anyone not connected with these services, unless the City provides prior written consent.
6. Timeliness. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Further, Contractor acknowledges that the failure of Contrac tor to comply with the time limit s described in Exhibit A and Exhibit F may result in economic or other losses to the City.
7. Changes. Both parties to this Agreement understand that it may become desirable or necessary during the term of this Agreement for City to modify the scope of services provided for under this Agreement. Any material extension or change in the scope of work shall be discussed with City and the change and cost shall be memorialized in a written amendment to the original contract prior to the performance of the additional work. Until the amendment is so executed, City will not be responsible to pay any charges Contractor may incur in performing such additional services, and Contractor shall not be required to perform any such additional services.
8. Amendment. No variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless an amendment is made in writing and signed by both parties.
9. Contractor’s Status.
9. 1 In performing the obligations set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall have the status of an independent contractor and Contractor shall not be considered to be an employee of the City for any purpose. All persons working for or under the direction of Contractor are its agents and employees and are not agents or employees of City. Contractor by virtue of this Agreement, has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of City. Except as expressly provided in Exhibit A, Contractor has no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the City. No agent, officer or employee of the City is to be considered an employee of the Contractor. It is understood by both Contractor and City that this Agreement shall not be construed or considered under any circumstances to create an employer-employee relationship or a joint venture.
9.2 Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the work and services to be provided by Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible to City only for the requirements and results specified in this Agreement and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's 2 ATTACHMENT B
control with respect to the physical action or activities of Contractor in fulfillment of this Agreement. Con tractor has control over the manner and means of performing the services under this Agreement. If necessary, Contractor has the responsibility for employing other persons or firms to assist Contractor in fulfilling the terms and obligations under this Agreement.
9.3 If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Contractor, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision and control of Contractor. All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline, hiring and discharging or any other term of employment or requirements of law shall be determined by the Contractor.
9.4 It is further understood and agreed that Contractor must issue W -2 forms or other forms as required by law for income and employment tax purposes for all of Contractor's assigned personnel under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
10. Subcontractor.
10.1 Subcontractors shall not be recognized as having any direct or contractual relationship with City. Contractor shall be responsible for the work of subcontractors, which shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Subcontractors will be provided with a copy of the Agreement and be bound by its terms. Contractor is responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and persons directly or indirectly employed by them.
10.2 If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Contractor, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, super vision and control of Contractor. All terms of employment including hours, wages working conditions, discipline, hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirement of law shall be determined by Contractor.
10.3 It is further understood and agreed that Contractor must issue W -2 forms or other forms as required by law for income and employment tax purposes for all of Contractor’s personnel.
11. Termination.
11.1 Termination for Convenience of City. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time by mailing a notice in writing to Contractor. The Agreement shall then be deemed terminated, and no further work shall be performed by Contractor. If the Agreement is so terminated, the Contractor shall be paid for the work actually completed at the time the notice of termination is received. 3 ATTACHMENT B
11. 2 Should either party default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, the other party, at that party ’s option, may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to the other party.
11.3 Funding- Non-Appropriation. It is mutually understood between the Parties that payment to the Contractor for performance shall be dependent upon the availability of appropriations by the City Council for the purposes of this Agreement. No legal liability on the part of the City for any payment may arise under this Agreement until funds are made available and until the Contractor has received funding availability, which will be confirmed in writing. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted, or if the City loses funding for any reason, the City, in its sole discretion, shall have the option to either (a) cause this Agreement to be canceled or terminated pursuant to applicable provisions of the Agreement; or (b) offer to amend the Agreement to reflect the reduced funding for this Agreement.
12. Non-Assignability. The Contractor s hall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any interest or obligation in the Agreement without the prior written consent of the City, and then only upon such terms and conditions as City m ay set forth in writing. Contractor shall be solely responsible for reimbursing subcontractors.
13. Indemnity and
Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Contractor shall hold harmless,
defend and indemnify City of Stockton and
its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense,
costs (including without limitation costs and
fees of litigation) of
every nature arising out of or in connection with
Contractor’s performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained
in this agreement, except such loss or damage
which was caused by
the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City
of Stockton. This obligation is independent of, and shall not in any way be limited by, the minimum
insurance obligations contained in this agreement.
These obligations shall survive the completion or termination of this agreement.
14. Insurance. Duri
ng the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect at its own cost and expense the insurance coverage as set forth in the attached Exhibit B to this
Agreement and shall otherwise comply with the
other provisions
of Exhibit B to this Agreement.
15. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid,
addressed in Exhibit A to this Agreement.
16. Conformance to Applicable L
aws. Contractor shall comply with all
applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules, and ordinances. Contractor shall not discriminate in the employment of persons or in the provision of services under this
Agreement on the basis of any legally protected classification, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or religion of such person. 4 ATTACHMENT B
17. Licenses, Certifications and Permits . Prior to the City ’s execution of this Agreement and prior to the Contractor’s engaging in any operation or activity set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain a City of Stockton business license, which must be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement. Contractor covenants that it has obtained all certificates, licenses, permits and the like required to perform the services under this Agreement. Such licenses, certificates and permits shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.
18. Records and Audits . Contractor shall maintain all records regarding this Agreement and the services performed for a period of three (3) years from the date that final payment is made. At any time during normal business hours, the records shall be made available to the City to inspect and audit. To the extent Contractor renders services on a time and materials basis, Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate accounting records, in a form prescribed by City or, if not prescribed by City, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, such records to include, but not be limited to, payroll records, attendance cards, time sheets, and job summaries.
19. Confidentiality. Contractor shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent the unauthorized disclosure and use of City reports, information or conclusions.
20. Conflicts of Interest . Contractor covenants that other than this Agr eement, Contractor has no financial interest with any official, employee or other representative of the City. Contractor and its principals do not have any financial interest in real property, sources of income or investment that would be affected in any m anner of degree by the performance of Contractor ’s services under this Ag reement. If such an interest arises, Contractor shall immediately notify the City.
21. Waiver . In the event either City or Contractor at any time waive any breach of this Agreement by the other, such waiver shall not constitute a waiver of any other or succeeding breach of this Agreement, whether of the same or of any other covenant, condition or obligation. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by City shall operate as a waiver on the part of City of any of its rights under this Agreement.
22. Governing Law . California law shall govern any legal action pursuant to this Agreement with venue for all claims in the Superior Court of the County of San Joaquin, Stockton Branch or, where applicable, in the Federal District Court of California, Eastern District, Sacramento Division.
23. No Personal Liability. No official or employee of City shall be personally liable to Contractor in the event of any default or breach by the Cit y or for any amount due Contractor.
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24. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement or application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or if it is found in contravention of any federal, state or city statue, ordinance or regulation the remaining provisions of this Agreement or the application thereof shall not be invalidated thereby and shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that the provisions of this Agreement are severable.
25. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its officers, employees, agents, representatives or subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state, or local law, rule or regulation against any employee, applicant for employment or person receiving services under this Agreement because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), marital status, age, political affiliation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, family and medical care leave, pregnancy leave, or disability leave. Contractor and its officers, employees, agents, representative or subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to non- discrimination and equal opportunity, including without limitation the City ’s nondiscrimination policy; the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code sections 12990 (et seq.); California Labor Code sections 1101, 1102 and 1102.1; the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), as amended; and all applicable regulations promulgated in the California Code of Regulation or Code of Federal Regulations. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that “no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance.” (42 USC Section 2000d).
http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titlevi.htm. The City requires compliance with the requirements of Title VI in all of its programs and activities regardless of funding source.
26. Force Majeure. Neithe r party shall be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, terrorism, fire, flood, strikes, war, epidemics, pandemics, shortage of power or other acts or causes reasonably beyond the control of that party. The party experiencing the force majeure event agrees to give the other party notice promptly following the occurrence of a for ce majeure event, and to use diligent efforts to re- commence performance as promptly as commercially practicable.
27. Taxes and Charges. Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all taxes, fees, contributions or charges applicable to the conduct of the Contractor’s business.
28. Cumulative Rights. Any specific right or remedy provided in this Agreement will not be exclusive but will be cumulative of all other rights and remedies to which may be legally entitled.
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29. Advice of Attorney. Each party warrants and represents that in executing this Agreement, it has received independent legal advice from its attorn eys or the opportunity to seek such advice.
30. Heading Not Controlling. Headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.
31. Entire Agreement, Integration, and Modification.
31.1 This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between Contractor and the City; supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral between the parties and may be amended only by a written Amendment signed by the Contractor and City Manager.
31.2 All Exhibits to this Agreement and this Agreement are intended to be construed as a single document.
32. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement.
33. Authority. The individual(s) executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
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EXHIBIT D
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Definitions. The following words and phrases have the following meanings for purposes of this Agreement:
1.1 "S
ervices" means, collectively, the services, duties and responsibilities described in Exhibit A of this Agreement and any and all work necessary to complete them or carry them out fully and to the standard of performance required in this Agreement.
1.2 “De
liverable” means quantifiable goods or services that will be provided upon completion of a project. A deliverable is any tangible material, work or thing delivered by one party to the other, including associated technical documentation. A deliverable can be tangible or intangible parts of the development process, and often are specified functions or characteristics of the project.
2. General . The following terms and conditions are applicable for the Professional Services only. The special conditions shall be read in conjunction with the Standard Agreement, General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) Exhibit C, and all other Exhibits identified in the Standard Agreement.
2.1 Wher
e any portion of the GTC is in conflict to or at variance with any provisions of the Special Conditions of the Agreement, then unless a different intention stated, the provision(s) of the Special Conditions of the Agreement shall be deemed to override the provision(s) of GTC only to the extent that such conflict or variations in the Special Conditions of the Agreement are not possible of being reconciled with the provisions of the GTC.
2.2 In t
he case of modification of a part or provision of the GTC , the unaltered part or provision, or both shall remain in effect. The Special Conditions shall relate to a particular project and be peculiar to that project but shall not weaken the character or intent of the GTC.
3. Time for Performance.
3.1 Contractor shall perform the services according to the schedule contained in Exhibit F.
3.2 Timeliness of Performance i) Contractor shall provide the S ervices, and Deliverables within the term and within the time limits required under this Agreement, pursuant to the provisions of Exhibit A and Exhibit F. ii) Neither Contractor nor Contractor’s agents, employees nor subcontractors are entitled to any damages from the City, nor is any party entitled to be reimbursed by the City, for damages, charges or other
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losses or expenses incurred by Contractor by reason of delays or hindrances in the performance of the Services, whether or not caused by the City.
4. Standard of Performance
In addition to Exhibit C, Section 4 and 17, Contractor agrees as follows:
4.1 Contractor’s S ervices shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by member s of Contractor’s profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Contractor shall comply with the profession’s standard of performance, applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards . By delivery of completed work, Contractor certifies that the work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement and all applicable federal, state and local laws. If Contractor is retained to perform services requiring a license, certification, registration or other similar requirement under California law, Contractor shall maintain that license, certification, registration or other similar requirement throughout the term of this Agreement.
4.2 Contractor acknowledges that it is entrusted with or has access to valuable and confidential information and records of the City and with respect to that information, Contractor agrees to be held to the standard of care of a fiduciary. Contractor shall assure that all services that require the exercise of professional skills or judgment are accomplished by professionals qualified and competent in the applicable discipline and appropriately licensed, if required by law. Contractor must provide copies of any such licenses. Contractor remains responsible for the professional and technical accuracy of all Services or Deliverables furnished, whether by Contractor or its s ubcontractors or others on its behalf. All Deliverables must be prepared in a form and content satisfactory to the Using Agency and delivered in a timely manner consistent with the requirements of this Agreement.
4.3 If Contractor fails to comply with the foregoing standards, Contractor must perform again, at its own expense, all Services required to be re-performed as a direct or indirect result of that failure. Any review, approval, acceptance or payment for any of the Services by the City does not relieve Contractor of its responsibility for the professional skill and care and technical accuracy of its Services and Deliverables. This provision in no way limits the City’s rights against Contractor either under this Agreement, at law or in equity.
5. Compensation
5.1 In addition to Section 3 Compensation in Exhibit C – G TC, the Contractor shall be compensated for the services provided under this Agreement as follows:
5.1.1 Contractor shall be compensated for services rendered and accepted under this Agreement and shall be paid monthly, in arrears on a not to exceed
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basis, based upon the rates set forth in Exhibit E attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. Contractor may vary the compensation for each task in Exhibit E provided that the total project compensation listed in Exhibit E and the Standard Agreement is not exceeded.
6. Personnel
6 .1 None of the work or services covered by this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City . Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specified by written agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. Contractor shall provide subcontractor a copy of this fully executed Agreement.
6 .2 Contractor agrees to assign only competent personnel according to the reasonable and customary standards of training and experience in the relevant field to perform services under this Agreement. Failure to assign such competent personnel shall constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement. The payment made to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which Contractor and Contractor’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled for performance of any work under this Agreement. Neither Contractor nor Contractor’s officers or employees are entitled to any salary or wages, or retirement, health, leave or other fringe benefits applicable to employees of the City. The City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor. The City shall not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance on behalf of Contractor . Contractor shall pay, when and as due, any and all taxes incurred as a resul t of Contractor’s compensation hereunder, including estimated taxes, and shall provide City with proof of such payments upon request.
6 .3 Key Personnel : B ecause of the special skills required to satisfy the requirements of this Agreement, Contractor shall not reassign or replace key personnel without the written consent of the City, which consent the City will not unreasonably withhold. "key p ersonnel" means those job titles and the persons assigned to those positions in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement . The City may at any time in writing notify Contractor that the City will no longer accept performance of Services under this Agreement by one or more Key Personnel listed. Upon that notice Contractor shall immediately suspend the services of the key person or persons and must replace him or them in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. A list of k ey personnel is found in Exhibit A, Scope of Services.
7. R
eports and Information
Contractor shall at such times and in such forms as the City may require furnish the City such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Agreement , the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters are covered by this Agreement as specified in Exhibit A and Exhibit E.
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8. Findings Confidential
All of the reports, information, data, et cetera, prepared or assembled by the Contractor under this Agreement are confidential and the Contractor agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the City . Contractor shall not be required under the provisions of this paragraph to keep confidential any data or information which is or becomes publicly available, is required by applicable law or by proper legal or governmental authority, is already rightfully in the Contractor’s possession without obligation of confidentiality, is independently developed by Contractor outside the scope of this Agreement or is rightfully obtained from third parties. Contractor shall give City prompt notice of any such legal or governmental demand and reasonably cooperate with City in any effort to seek a protective order or otherwise to contest such required disclosure.
9. Copyright
No materials, including but not limited to reports, maps, or documents produced as a result of this Agreement , in whole or in part, shall be available to Contractor for copyright purposes. Any such materials produced as a result of this Agreement that might be subject to copyright shall be the property of the City and all such rights shall belong to the City, and the City shall be sole and exclusive entity who may exercise such rights.
10. Deliverables
Contractor shall prepare or provide to the City various Deliverables. "Deliverables" include work product, such as written reviews, recommendations, reports and analyses, produced by Contractor for the City. The City may reject Deliverables that do not include relevant information or data, or do not include all documents or other materials specified in this Agreement or reasonably necessary for the purpose for which the City made this Agreement or for which the City intends to use the Deliverables. If the City determines that Contractor has failed to comply with the foregoing standards, it has 30 days from the discovery to notify Contractor of its failure. If Contractor does not correct the failure, or if it is possible to do so, within 30 days after receipt of notice from the City specifying the failure, then the City, by written notice, may treat the failure as a default of this Agreement.
Partial or incomplete Deliverables may be accepted for review only when required for a specific and well-defined purpose and when consented to in advance by the City. Such Deliverables will not be considered as satisfying the requirements of this Agreement and partial or incomplete Deliverables in no way relieve Contractor of its commitments under this Agreement.
11. Applicable Laws
Deliverables must conform with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Such conformity includes compliance with federal sanctions, and Contractor certifies that it has not and will not engage in prohibited transactions with sanctioned persons or entities.
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EXHIBIT E
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
The Contractor shall be compensated for the services identified in Exhibit A, Exhibit C, and Exhibit D to this Agreement as follows:
1. Project Price
1.1 The maximum the C ontractor shall be paid on this Agreement is $83,333 Annually (hereafter the “not to exceed” amount). The “not to exceed” amount includes all payments to be made pursuant to this Agreement, including City approved reimbursable expenses, if any. Nothing in this Agreement requires the City to pay for work that does not meet the Standard of P erformance identified in Exhibit D section 4 or other requirements of this Agreement.
1.2 Standard Reimbursable Items : O nly the reimbursable items identified in Exhibit A , C, and D ( Compensation), shall be compensated to the Contractor .
Reimbursable expenses will be reimbursed without markup. Fees plus reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount set forth in section 1.1 of this Exhibit and a copy of the original invoice for the items listed in i, ii or iii below shall be attached to the invoice submitted to the City for reimbursement. Payments shall be based upon work documents submitted by the Contractor to the City and accepted by the City as being satisfactory to City’s needs. The C ity shall not pay a markup on any of the items listed in i, ii or iii.
Additionally, items such a telephone, fax, postage or freight are already included in the billable hourly rate. Contractor shall be reimbursed the direct expenses, which are the actual cost of the following items that are reasonable, necessary and actually incurred, by the Contractor in connection with the services:
i. Ex
penses, fees or charges for printing, reproduction or binding of documents at actual costs with no markup added to the actual cost.
ii. Any filing fees, permit fees, or other fees paid or advanced by the Contractor at actual costs with no markup added to the actual cost.
iii. Travel expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with the C ity’s travel policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Reimbursement shall be made at actual costs with no markup added to the actual cost.
1.3 The Contractor shall be entitled to receive payments for its work performed pursuant to the Agreement. The City will pay Contractor based on invoices for acceptable work performed and approved until the “not to exceed” amount is reached.
Thereafter, Contractor must complete services based on the Agreement without additional compensation unless there is a material change to the Statement of Work and Scope by a written Amendment.
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1.4 If work is completed before the “not to exceed” amount is reached, the Contractor’s compensation will be based on the Contractor ’s invoices previously submitted for acceptable work performed and approved.
1.5 Su b contractor Costs: Compensation for sub contractors shall be limited to the same restrictions imposed on the Contractor . Maximum markup Contractor may apply to subcontractor fees, minus reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed __0____%.
2. Hourly R ates. The following is a list of hourly billable rates that Contractor shall apply for additional services requested of the Contractor . Contractor shall be compensated based on the hourly rates set forth below, on a time and material basis for those services that are within the general scope of services of this Agreement, but beyond the description of services required under Exhibit A, and all services are reasonably necessary to complete the standards of performance required by this Agreement. Any changes and related fees shall be mutually agreed upon between the parties by a written amendment to this A
greement.
Hourly Billable Rate S chedule
Category Bill Rate
Accountant I $35.91
Accountant II $49.77
Administrative Analyst I $29.61
Administrative Analyst II $33.20
Auto Painter/Repair Worker $35.28
Bookmobile Driver $37.17
Budget Analyst I $41.58
Budget Analyst II $64.70
Chemist $52.42
Circulation Assistant I $31.50
Circulation Assistant II $44.10
Combination Inspector I $51.91
Combination Inspector II $66.28
Community Development
Technician
$32.76
Computer Operator I $22.68
Computer Operator II $28.98
Craft Maintenance Worker I $23.94
Craft Maintenance Worker II $28.98
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Category Bill Rate
Customer Service Assistant $25.01
Data Entry Specialist $30.87
Data Entry Operator I $22.68
Data Entry Operator II $22.68
Dispatcher $36.35
Electrical Technician I $27.72
Electrical Technician II $42.08
Electrician I $36.35
Electrician II $52.92
Engineering Aide $28.98
Engineering Technician I $36.86
Engineering Technician II $50.40
Facilities Maintenance Worker I $29.61
Facilities Maintenance Worker II $37.30
Facility Aide $27.72
Finance Assistant I $27.59
Finance Assistant II $34.34
Geographic Information Systems
Analyst I
$43.16
Geographic Information Systems
Analyst II
$49.77
Geographic Information Systems
Specialist I
$57.96
Geographic Information Systems
Specialist II
$63.63
Heating & Air Conditioning
Mechanic
$34.97
Human Resources Analyst I $33.39
Human Resources Analyst II $58.59
Human Resources Assistant I $28.98
Human Resources Assistant II $32.51
Hydrant Worker $28.96
Inspector I $51.50
Inspector II $66.00
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Category Bill Rate
Janitor $27.60
Laboratory Technician $44.30
Legal Secretary $30.00
Librarian I $37.80
Librarian II $50.40
Library Aide I $22.68
Library Aide II $27.72
Library Assistant I $25.80
Library Assistant II $30.24
Mail Courier $21.00
Maintenance Repair Technician I $24.54
Maintenance Repair Technician II $30.75
PW Maintenance Worker I $22.00
Maintenance Worker I $21.00
PW Maintenance Worker II $27.80
Maintenance Worker II $25.40
Mechanic I $27.98
Mechanic II (Light) $33.00
Mechanic III (Light) $35.38
Mechanical Maintenance Worker
I
$24.50
Mechanical Maintenance Worker
II
$30.75
Microbiologist $56.70
Network Support Analyst I $40.32
Network Support Analyst II $50.40
Office Assistant I $25.20
Office Assistant II $29.40
Office Specialist $30.80
Office Technician $28.98
Paralegal $44.16
Plan Checker I $31.50
Plan Checker II $37.80
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Category Bill Rate
Planning Technician I $31.50
Planning Technician II $37.80
Plant Maintenance Worker $25.45
Plant Operator $41.58
Police Records Assistant I $26.46
Police Records Assistant II $31.50
Project Manager I $100.80
Project Manager II $113.40
Project Manager III $126.00
Public Works Inspector $51.90
Purchasing/Procurement $50.40
Real Property Agent I $44.10
Real Property Agent II $56.70
Records Specialist $33.94
Recreation Assistant I $25.50
Recreation Assistant II $30.00
Reprographics/Mailroom
Technician I
$25.00
Reprographics/Mailroom
Technician II
$29.00
Revenue Assistant I $27.60
Revenue Assistant II $33.80
Revenue Collector $50.40
Secretary $24.00
Systems Analyst I $81.90
Systems Analyst II $94.50
Technology Support Specialist I $33.00
Technology Support Specialist II $38.90
Technology Training Coordinator $77.00
Water Systems Operator $29.60
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5. Invoice to Address. Each invoice submitted shall identify the specific task(s) listed in Exhibit A and this Exhibit, and the completed work product/deliverable for the agreed upon price listed in this Exhibit. Invoices shall be submitted to the below address:
City o
f Stockton Human Resources Department
Attention: Casie Takhar
400 E. Main Street, 3rd Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
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