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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_231-2013_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement for the provision of hydrogeologic support, technical analysis and reporting services associated with the City of Redlands' landfill ("Agreement") is made and entered in this 19th day of November, 2013 ("Effective Date-),by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation("City)" and Geo-Logic Associates ("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 1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide hydrogeologic support, technical analysis and reporting services for City's landfill (the"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. 1.3 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing as of the Effective Date and shall end on November 18, 2016, unless terminated earlier as provided for herein. ARTICLE 2- SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 2.1 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 State prevailing wage laws. ARTICLE 3 -RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY I'l City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist Consultant in performing the Services. 3.2 City designates Fred Cardenas, , Quality of Life Director, as 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. - I - \W,Sliared\Proposals=2013P1340OCalifomiaSti-eettandf-ilI GWNTGLA Hydrogeologic Agreement I 1.19.13,doc ARTICLE 4—PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 4.1 Consultant shall perform and complete the Services in a prompt and diligent manner in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit"B." entitled "Project Schedule," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall commence within ten(10)days of the Effective Date of this Agreement. 4.2 At any time during the Tenn of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Services. As used herein, "Extra Services"means any work which is determined necessary by City for the 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 Work does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the compensation to be paid by City to Consultant for the Services, such Extra Work may be agreed to by the Parties,by-written amendment to this Agreement, executed by the City Manager. Consultant shall not perfon-n,nor be compensated for, Extra Work without such written authorization from City. 4.3 If Consultant's Services include deliverable electronic visual presentation materials, such materials shall be delivered in a form, and made available to the City, consistent with City Council adopted policy for the same. It shall be the obligation of Consultant to obtain a copy of such policy from City Staff. ARTICLE 5 —PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT 5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall be in the amount of One Hundred Forty Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Two dollars ($146,622). City shall pay Consultant in monthly progress payments for the Services performed for each billing period. 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, and the number of hours spent and by whom, and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the project. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty(30) days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's invoice. WSharcd Proposals'2013'1`13-400 California Street Landfill Gbh M"GLA Hydrogeologic Agreement 11.19.13,doe 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 Consultant Fred Cardenas, Director Anthony Pelletier, Principal Quality of Life Department Geo-Logic Associates City of Redlands 250 West First Street, Suite 228 35 Cajon Street, Suite 222 Claremont, CA. 91711 P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) 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 Services. Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and until the 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. 6.2 Consultant shall secure Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with an insurance carrier acceptable to City as described in Exhibit*'C, * entitled "Workers* Compensation Insurance Certification,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 6.3 Consultant shall secure 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 such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. 6.4 Consultant shall secure professional liability insurance in the amount of One Million Dollars($1,000,000)per claim made. 6.5 Consultant shall secure business auto liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit 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 M:Shared'Pmposals=20131`13-40OCahforrtia Street Landfill GWMGLA Hydrogeologic Agreement 11.19.13.doe insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self insurance maintained by City. 6.6 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and bold harmless City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability,including ding attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by and negligent act or omission, or willful misconduct, of Consultant, or its officers, employees and agents in performing the Senices. ARTICLE 7—CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any real property that may be 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 duties hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement. 7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant: A. Does not make or participate in: (i) the making or any City governmental decisions regarding approval of a rate, rule or regulation, or the adoption or enforcement of laws; (ii) the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of City permits, licenses, applications, certifications, approvals, orders or similar authorization or entitlements; (iii) authoring 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. 7.3 In the event City determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests, Consultant shall complete and file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, with the City Clerk's office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the City Clerk. - 4 - Wshared Proposals1201311`I 3-40OCalifornia Street Landfill GWM,,(:iLA Hydrogeologic A.greenient 11.19.13.doc 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 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 personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by City or engaged by City for the 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 on November 18, 2016; provided, however 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 unperformed 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 hard copy and electronic form, where applicable) of project related 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 Services 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) - 5 - MSliared,Propa15�013-,P1340OCalifomia Street Landfill GWkl,,GLA Hydrogeologic Agreement 11.19.13.doe 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 herein, and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for he-rein, an 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, duly authorized representatives of the City and Consultant have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY OF REDLANDS Geo-Logie Associates By: By: Pete Aguilar, Mayor Anthbn ' Pelletier,Principal Attest: z�Z - SartdlAin, City Clerk - 6 - M:Shared ProposaK2013T13-400Ca1iJ6rnia Street Landfill GWN,.I,,GLA Hydrogeologic Agreement 11.19,13,doc B-1 10:Sliai-ed,Pro[yosal%12013PI-1--400 California Street Landfill GWM,GLA Hy rogeologic Agreement I I.19.13.doc EXHIBIT ftclf WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION Landfill gas monitoring, support and reporting services 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 in one or more insurer 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. I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 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 of this Agreement. (Labor Code §1861). Geo-logic Associates Date: POV, 111110-13 A By: Anthony\Rilletier Contractor's License No. C-1 �l:1ShitredtProposals'1,2013'P1340OCalifoi-nia Street Landfill GWM,GLA Hydrogeologic Agreement 11,19.13.doc