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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_54-2014_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CITYWIDE BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN This agreement for the provision of professional services for the preparation of the City of Redlands' City-wide Bikeway Master Plan (-Agreement") is made and entered into this 21" day of April,2014("Effective Date**),by and between the City of Redlands,a municipal corporation("City"} and Alta Planning -i- Design, Inc. ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as a"Party-and,together,as the"Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Consultant agree as follows: ARTICLE I - ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT Ll City hereby engages Consultant for the preparation of a City-wide Bikeway Master Plan (tile "Services"). 1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services, ARTICLE - SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 11 The Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit "A," entitled "Scope of Services,- which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2.2 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act,the Fair Employment and Housing Act and prevailing wage laws. ARTICLE ') - RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY 3.1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist Consultant in performing the Services. 3.2 City designates Mr, Chi-is Diggs as the City's representative with respect to performance of the Services.and such person shall have the authority to transmit instructions,receive information, interpret and define City's policies and decisions with respect to performance of the Services. ARTICLE 4 - PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 4.1 Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and diligent manner and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "13.," entitled "Project Schedule," 4.2 During the term of this y Agreement.Citmay request that Consultant perform Extra Services,As ,,Ir I used here-in, "Extra Services" means any work that is determined necessary by City for the WNW Docur��ents'IPROJECTSjkLreeir;ents",,Bike ,,Master Plan"Alta DesiQn Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(from Dan).doc proper completion of the Project or work-for which the Services are being performed,but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the time of execution of this Agreement. Provided the Extra Services do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the compensation to be paid by City to Consultant for the Services, such Extra Services may be agreed to by the Parties by written amendment to this Agreement, executed by the City Manager,or duly authorized eity official.Consultant shall not perform,nor be compensated for, Extra Services without such written authorization from City. ARTICLE 5 - PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT 5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount ofNincteen Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars(S 19,900.00).City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis based upon the hourly rates shown in Exhibit 'C," entitled "Rate Schedule." Exhibit -C- is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during the preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall include a brief description of the Services performed,the dates the Services were performed,the number of hours spent and by whom,and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the Services,if any.City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty(30)days after receipt and approval by City of each of Consultant's invoices. 5.3 All notices shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by mail. Notices sent by mail should be addressed as follows: City of Redlands: Consultant: Chris Diggs, Deputy MUED Director Brett Hondorp Municipal Utilities and Engineering Dept. Alta Planning --Design, Inc. 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A 625 Broadway, Suite 1001 PO Box 3005 (mailing) San Diego, CA 92101 Redlands,CA 92373 When so addressed, such notices shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States Mail. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to whom notices and payments are to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 5.3. ARTICLE 6 - INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION— 6,1 Insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for the duration of its performance of the Senices.Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and until required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant.Consultant shall provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such insurance prior to commencement of the Services-Insurance policies shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty(30) days prior written notice to City. 62 Workers'Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in the amount that meets statutory, H-,,My Documents'TROJECTS'A2reements,Bike Master Plan,.Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(frorn Dan),doc requirements with an insurance carrier acceptable to City,or certification to City that consultant is self-insured or exempt from the workers* compensation laws of the State of California. Consultant shall provide City with Exhibit "D." entitled "Workers' Compensation Insurance Certification."which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 6.3 Consultant shall secure and maintain in force throughout the term of this Agreement comprehensive general liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City.Minimum coverage of One Million Dollars ('$1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for public liability, property damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and the insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting modification of coverage limits or cancellation of the policy except upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to City. Such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to anyinsuranceor self-insurance maintained by City. 6.4 Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned vehicles used in connection with Consultant's provision of the Services., hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self insurance maintained by City. 6.5 Consultant shall defend,indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials,employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by and negligent act, omission or failure to act by Consultant, its officers, employees and agents in performing,the Services. ARTICLE 7 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 7.I Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any real property that maybe the subject of this Agreement or any other source of income,interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's Services.Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its Services hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement. 72 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act ct because Consultant: A. Does not make or participate iw (i)the making of any City decisions regarding approval of a rate,rule or regulation,or the adoption or enforcement of laws; H:'Nlv DocumentskPROJECTSvkgree'nents,;Bike Master Plan'Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(frorn Dan),doc (ii)the issuance,denial,suspension or revocation of Citypermit s,licenses,applications, certifications, approvals, orders or similar authorizations or entitlements; (iii)authorizing the City to enter into, modify or renew a contract-, (iv)granting City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract.- (v)granting City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item; (vi)adopting or granting City approval of,policies, standards or guidelines for City or for any subdivision thereof, B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and,in that capacity,participate in making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in City's Conflict of Interest Code under Government Code section 87302. 73 In the event City determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, Consultant shall file the subject Form 700 with the City Clerk's office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the Office of the City Clerk. ARTICLE 8 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 8,1 In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall,in addition to any costs and other relief be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys'fees,including fees for the use of in-house counsel by a Party. 8.2 Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of City and in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 8.3 Project related documents, records, drawings, designs, cost estimates, electronic data files, databases and any other documents developed by Consultant in connection with its performance of the Services,and any copyright interest in such documents, shall become the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon completion of the Services,or upon the request of City.Any reuse of such documents. and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at City's sole risk. 8,4 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall perform the Services as an independent contractor,Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees,except as herein set forth.Consultant shall supply all necessary tools and instrumentalities required to perform the Services.Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account only, and in no event shall Consultant or H:",_1v4y Documents",,PROJECTSVAgregiment s',,Bike Master Plan`Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(frorn Dan).doc personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by City or engaged by City for the I - account of,or on behalf of City.Consultant shall have no authority,express or implied,to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent,nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation. 8.5 Unless earlier terminated as provided for below, this Agreement shall terminate upon completion and acceptance of the Services by City.This Agreement may be terminated by City in its sole discretion,by providing ten(10)days prior written notice to Consultant(delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of City's intent to terminate. If this Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Consultant's compensation shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperfon-ned Services, and (2) any payment due Consultant at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Consultant. Upon receipt of a termination notice,Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of the Services and,within five(5)days of the date of the termination notice,deliver or otherwise make available to City,copies(in both bard copy and electronic form, where applicable) of data, design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services. Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for the Services performed and completed up to the date of termination. 8.6 Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three(3)years,or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for examination by City at the office of Consultant. 8.7 This Agreement,including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference,represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained he-rein, and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein,any amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City and Consultant. 8.8 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 8.9 If one or more of the sentences,clauses,paragraphs or sections contained in this Agreement is declared invalid,void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining sentences,clauses,paragraphs or sections contained herein,unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of its bargain under this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duty authorized representatives of the City and Consultant have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY OF REDLANDS ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. f-1:\,kh Documents\PROJECTSVAgreements',Bike Master Plan,Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(from Dan),doc By By: ' Tina T. Kundig. Finance Director Brett I- ondorp Attest: Sate Irwin,Ci Clerk H:"\Mv Doc ireents`,PROJECT `-A rees�ents`Bike Master Flan,-Alta Design Bike Master flan Agreement 201 (firm Dan).doc EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF WORK City desires an expedited effort to update, formalize and finalize previous efforts to identify a bikeway network master plan for the City. The master plan will establish the inventory of existing and planned bike projects for the City, the estimated cost of developing the projects, and prioritize projects of regional significance. The master plan will be a planning document consistent with the circulation element of the General and Specific Plans of the City of Redlands, and Regional Plans such as SANTBAGs non-motorized connectivity plan. Consultant shall meet the City's needs, and will need to work closely with City staff and stakeholders to collect and synthesize previous efforts and prepare the,master plan in the timeframe specified in Exhibit"B." Consultant shall perform the following services: Project Management Good coordination with City staff is essential to complete this project, and special concentration of timing will be critical in order to deliver the product on schedule. Given the constraints of this project's timing,Consultant shall put forth a concentrated effort where all team members,lead by the Project Manager,will devote the bulk of their work schedule, for? weeks, to the City's project, either on-site or within their home office. Consultant shall expect that several team members will work in Redlands during Week I in order to maximize data collection, interacwith City staff and review previously-identified projects. Task 1: Draft Bikeway Master Plan: Consultant shall prepare, from the information provided byCity staff, an inventory of the existing, w tl� and proposed bike facilities in the City. The primary goal of this activity is to establish a baseline of available facilities and to identity a starting point for future expansion of bike facilities. Task 1.1 Pre-kick-off Interviews Prior to the official Project Kick-off Meeting. Consultant will conduct introductory telephone "interviews"with key City stakeholders, as identified by the City. These informal calls will allow Consultant to ascertain individuals* yoals, desires and concerns prior to meeting in a group setting. The information gained from these discussions will be used to craft the agenda for the project kick- off meeting and ensure,that all regional stakeholders feel welcome at the table. Assumptions Task 1.1 includes up to five introductory telephone interviews. H:,,A4v DocumentskPROJECTS},N(Yreei-nents',Bike Master Plan\,Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(from Dan),doc Task 1.2 Assemble Eligible Project List Consultant shall create a master list of all projects identified in the Non-Motorized Connectivity Plan that meet one or more of the eligibility requirements listed in the DRAFT ACTIVE tn TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES. The list will include all available project information. The list will be grouped by project type, as defined in the guidelines. Task 1.3 Project Kick-off Meeting At the Project Kick-off Meeting, held during Week 1, Consultant shall present the list and facilitate a discussion regarding the methodology that will be used to prioritize projects for submittal to the Active Transportation Program. This discussion will include the formulation of a dispute resolution strategy, which can be used to overcome any differences of opinion that may develop during the prioritization process. At this meeting, Consultant will present the scoring criteria included in the DRAFT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES to City staff, who will brainstorm and discuss potential project prioritization criteria. Consultant will outline the pros and cons of each proposed measure, as well as the resources that may be required to utilize each proposed criterion. Given the expedited schedule, final prioritization criteria should be decided at the close of this meeting, or no later than 2 days following the meeting, Assumptions Task 1.3 includes one 1.5-hour-long meeting in Redlands. Consultant will offer invitations during I the introductory telephone interviews, and will be supplied by City staff a secure the room and confirm attendance. Task 1.4 Present Project Prioritization Criteria After the Project Kick-off Meeting, Consultant will develop a list of final project prioritization criteria for final review by City staff. Assumptions Task 1.4 assumes that the list will be developed using best practices from other project prioritization efforts across California and the United States. Table: Sample Project Prioritization Criteria EMEMEMEMOM Does project provide a new connection Qualitative between homes and schools? Does project improve connections to local retail destinations? Qualitative Is project also identified in a locally- Qualitative adopted plan? H:"Nly Document!xPROfECTS'-.Agreeinents'°-Bike Master Plan'Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement_1014(from Dan).doc Number of pedestrian bicycle crashes Quantitative over last five years at project location(s) Projected number of users based on population and emplo-yrnent density in Quantitative project area Percentage of households in project area Z� without access to an automobile Quantitative Task 1.5 Prioritize Projects Task 1.5.1 Develop Three Prioritization Scenarios Consultant will use the final evaluation criteria to prioritize the master list of eligible projects using three different weighting scenarios. These three weighting scenarios will each emphasize one particular regional goal, i.e. safety, increase in active transportation mode share, environmental impacts, etc. Assumptions Task 1.5.1 assumes that all of the necessary data and information regarding the projects on the master list is available and accessible. Task 2.1 does not assume the creation of new project data or information, i.e. cost estimates, assessment of environmental impacts, etc. Task 1.5.2 Finalize Prioritized Project List Consultant will submit a report with the final prioritized list to City staff. This report will include: • Eligible project list grouped by project type Z • Outline of established dispute resolution strategy Notes on all discussion and meetings • Final project prioritization criteria • Discussion of the three weighting scenarios • Final prioritized project list • Recommendation for Active Transportation Program applications Assumptions Task 1,5.2 assumes the submittal of five bound color hard copies and one DVD with all relevant project files. Task 2: Final Bikewav Master Plan: From the information provided in meetings with local jurisdictions and City residents,Consultant will prepare a final inventory of existing, planned and desired projects of the City. The final report would include the sections as follows: 1. Executive Summary 2, Synthesis of Community Outreach and Participation Findings 3. Recommendations for Future Bike Facilities H- My Documents},PROJECTS'\-Agreements",Bike Master PlanWta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 201 4(from Dan),doc 4. Action 1 Implementation Plan S. Funding Opportunities 6. Conclusion 7. Exhibits Task 3: Active Transportation Program Applications: Task 3.1 Prepare Draft Applications Consultant shall prepare two (2)draft applications to the Active Transportation Program on behalf of the City based on the requirements outlined in the Call for Projects. These applications will utilize the final prioritized project list developed under Task 2 and will be submitted to the City for review on or before May 16, 2014. Assumptions Task 3.1 assumes that all data and ]information required for the applications is available and accessible. Task 3.1 does not assume the creation of new data or information for the applications, i.e. cost estimates, assessment of environmental impacts, etc. Task 3.2 Client Review of Draft Applications Consultant shall provide the City with two days for review and comment on the two(2)draft applications. All comments will be addressed thoroughly in the final applications. Assumptions Task 3.2 assumes that City staff will provide comments to Consultant within two days of receipt of the draft applications. Task 3.3 Prepare Final Applications Consultant shall prepare two (2) final applications to the Active Transportation Program that incorporate the comments received under Task 3.2. Consultant shall transmit these applications to the City in a format suitable for submittal on or before May 20, 2014, which is one day before the deadline, as outlined in the DRAFT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES, Assumptions Task 3.3 assumes that City staff will ultimately submit the two (2) applications and all necessary supplemental materials to the state for review. Task 4: Deliverables: The following tasks and deliverables will be used as the standard activities anticipated being included in the consultant services* 1. Draft project inventory for bikeway master plan A. Describe the,scope of the work performed as part of this update effort B. Identify the proposed priority project list and alternative projects, including maps WA,ly Doctiment--\PROJECTS'.Agreements".Bike Master Plan"Afta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement-20 14froin Dan),doc C. Include design specifications for types bicycle facilities, 2. Project cost estimates A. Establish basic project limits and constraints. B. Provide list of assumptions, criteria and worksheets used to develop cost estimates C. Assist in completion the Active Transportation Program(ATP) Grant. This work is assumed to follow the bikeway master plan. 14:,Mv Document-s\PROJECTSt,,ALreei-nents",,Bike Master Plan',-Alta Design Bike Master Plan agreement 2014(from Dan).dOC EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT SCHEDULE Draft report is due to City on May 7,2014 Final report is due by noon on May 13,2014 Active Transportation Program grant applications are due by Mav 20,2014 Final project close out shall be completed bNY July 1,2014 WAW Documents%PRO-TEC.T �greementsBike Master Plan,Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(from Dan).doc H-Nly Documents!PROJECT`S';,kgi-eements,,Bike Master Plan"Alta Design Nke Master Plan Agreem.en-t-1014afro m Dan),doc EXHIBIT "C" RATE SCHEDULE Alta Planni + Desian Cost Pro osal Alta Planning + Design Task Task HDurs Budget Pmcp3lIn ptoca Charge Craigemtt CWWm 2014 Hourly Rate* $210 $160 s1►t► Task 1.Draft Bike Master Plan E sg.%O 1.1 Pre-kick-off Interviews 0 4 4 4 $1,040 1.2 Assemble Elgble Project List 1 4 12 17 $2,050 1.3 Project Kick-off Meet 2 4 2 8 $1?60 1.4 Present Project Priorittation Criteria 1 4 $ I, 41,650 1.5 Prioritte Projects i s 16 25 $3,090 Re irn bursa ble Expenses &Travel $450 Task Z. Final Bike Master Pian 42 $5.215 2 12 28 41 $5,140 Reimbursable Expenses &Travel $75 Task 3.Active Transportation ;U;MrograrnApplications 4. $5'1{5 3.1 Prepare Draft Applications 1 4 20 '5 $2,$50 3.2 Client Review of Draft Applications 0 1 2 8360 3.3 Prepare Feral Applications 2 4 8 14 S 1,$60 Reimbursable Expenses &Travel S75 Staff Hours 10 45 100 151 Project Total 52,100 `;7,200 $,10,000 $19,900 H:\My Documents,,PROJECTS\AgreementsTike Master P1anvAlta Design Bike Master Pian Agreement 2014(from Dan).doc EXHIBIT It][) WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CITY VIDE BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN Every employer, except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the following ways: (a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation by one or more insurers duly authorized to write compensation insurance in this State. (b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to self- insure, either as an individual employer, or as one employer in a group of employers, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to his or her employees. CHECK ONE am aware of the provisions of Section 3 700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Workers* Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work- and activities required or permitted under this Agreement. (Labor Code §1861). -1 affirm that at all times, in performing the work and activities required or permitted under this Agreement I shall not employ any person in any manner such that I become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California. However, at any time, if I employ any person such that I become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California. immediately I shall provide the City with a certificate of consent to self-insure, or a certification of workers' compensation insurance. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information and representations made in this certificate are true and correct. ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. 4V Bv: ........... Brett Hondorp Date: H:\My Documents,,PROJECTS\Agreements"�.B;ke Master Plan\Alta Design Bike Master Plan Agreement 2014(from Dan),doc