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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_100-2015_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement for the provision of custody services ("Agreement") is made and entered in this 19th day of May 2015 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City)" and G4S Secure Solutions ("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 1 —ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT 1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide custody services for City's Police Department (the"Services"). 1.2 Provision of the Services shall end on June 30, 2018, unless this Agreement is earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other reasonable schedules and deadlines established by City. 1.3 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 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 all 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 3.1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist Consultant in performing the Services. 3.2 City designates Chris Catren, Commander, 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. lAca\djm\AgrCCMents\G4S Secure Solutions 5.19.15.doc 1 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 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. 4.3 The parties agree that "cause" for replacement of an assigned employee shall be deemed established when City's Chief of Police, or his designee, provides a written explanation to Consultant as to the reason why such action is necessary. The determination of the necessity for such action shall be within the sole and unfettered discretion of the Chief of Police or his designee. ARTICLE 5 —PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT 5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of one hundred twenty eight thousand, two hundred twenty five dollars ($128,225). City shall pay Consultant on an hourly basis up to the not to exceed amount, based upon the hourly rates shown in Exhibit "C." 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 project. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty(30)days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's invoice. 5.3 Any notice or other communication required, or which may be given, pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered(i) on the date of delivery in person; (ii) five (5) days after deposit in first class registered mail, with return receipt requested; (iii) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight courier; or (iv) on the date sent by facsimile, if confirmed with a copy sent contemporaneously by first class, certified, registered or express mail; in each case properly posted and fully prepaid to the appropriate address set forth below,or such other address as a Party may provide notice in accordance with this section: city Consultant Chris Catren, Commander Richard McDowell City of Redlands Police Department G4S Secure Solutions 30 Cajon Street 1450 Iowa Avenue, Suite 120 lAca\dj3n\Agreements\G4S Secure Solutions 5.14.15.doc 2 P.O. Box 1025 (mailing) P.O. Box 277469 Redlands, CA 92373 Riverside, CA 92507-0522 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 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in the amount that meets statutory 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 prior to occupancy of the Premises. 6.3 Consultant shall secure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) 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 and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term of this Agreement in the amount of Four Million Dollars($4,000,000)per claim made. 6.5 Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage, with minimum limits of Five Million Dollars($5,000,000)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 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 hold harmless City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or Iiability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by any negligent act or omission by, or the willful misconduct of, Consultant, or its officers,employees and agents in performing the Services. lAcaldjmlAgrecments\G4S Secure Solutions 5.19.15.doe 3 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 a governmental decision whether to: (i) approve a rate, rule or regulation,or adopt or enforce a City law; (ii) issue, deny, suspend or revoke any City permit, license, application, certification, approval, order or similar authorization or entitlement; (iii) authorize the City to enter into, modify or renew a contract; (iv) grant 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) grant City approval to a plan, design,report, study or similar item; (vi) adopt or grant 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. 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. isIcaldjm\AgreementAG4S Secure Solutions 5.14.15.doe 4 8.3 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 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 upon completion and acceptance of the Services by City. This Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion,by providing not less than five(5) days prior written notice to Consultant 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) 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 herein, any amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City and Consultant. l:\cMdjm\Agrecmcnts\GAS Secure Solutions S.19.15.doc 5 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 City and Consultant have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY OF REDLANDS G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS By: By: Paul W.Foster,Mayor 'chard McDowell, General Manager ATTEST: Sam Irwi ,Ci Clerk JAca�djmlAgrcemenis\GAS Secure Solutions 5.19.15Aoc 6 EXHIBIT "A" Scope of Services In accordance with the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Redlands ("City") and G4S Secure Solutions("Consultant"), Consultant shall: 1. Furnish City with professional, uniformed jail custodial personnel, 18 years of age and older, licensed to legally operate a vehicle in California, to operate the custody facility located at 1270 Park Avenue, Redlands, on a one (1) person schedule based on staffing needs established by the City. Consultant shall fill any vacancies created by sickness, vacations,required training, etc.Uniforms shall be furnished and uniform upkeep shall be maintained by Consultant. 2. Furnish City with a copy of all background investigations performed on all personnel assigned to fulfill this agreement. Background investigations shall include: 7 year employer review and history revealing meaningful employment; high school diploma or equivalent; drug screening test; reference check; fingerprint check; credit check;40 hours of ConsuItant's professional training and a MMPI psychological test. 3. Furnish City with a copy of certificates or other documentation showing that personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement have successfully completed the following required training, furnished at the Consultant's expense: A. Custodial Officer's Training as required by the California Penal Code Section 831, which includes eight hours of "court and temporary holding facility" training in compliance with the California minimum jail standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 15,section 1024; and B. American Red Cross First Aid course, including CPR. 4. Comply with all Federal and State laws for the operation of jail facilities. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of and comply with,Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. In addition, all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement shall be required to read applicable chapters of the Redlands Police Department Policy Manual pertaining to Title 15 and the Jail Procedure Manual. 5. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with, all sections of the Redlands Police Department Jail Procedure Manual pertaining to custodial duties and jail operations. Each contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement shall be required to read applicable chapters of this manual in full. Consultant shall be provided with one copy of the required manual. 6. Perforin duties under the guidelines established in the Redlands Police Department Policy Manual and Jail Procedure Manual relating to the custody and transportation of prisoners, including but not limited to: 1Aca\djm\Agreements\G4S Secure Solutions 5.19.IS.doc 7 A. Transportation of prisoners from field locations to the jail facility. B. Assume all responsibilities for the care and processing of prisoners that would otherwise be relegated to the arresting or booking officers relating to prisoner custody and housing. C. Complete booking of prisoners; D. Mandated inspections of the jail facility and persons detained therein. E. Evaluate prisoners for criteria relating to: 1. Admittance to the jail facility; II. Segregation of prisoners; III. Need for medical attention; IV. Feeding schedules and serving of meals; F. Produce reports relating to incidents they witness or are involved in. G. Notification of Police Department supervisors. H. Booking of property into evidence. 1. Fingerprinting applicants and registrants. J. Testifying in court and/or administrative hearings. K. Accept bail/bonds and release prisoners. L. Transportation of prisoners from the jail facility to other locations: 1. County Jail; 11. Ward-B; III. Hospital; IV. Other locations as determined by Police Department supervisory personnel. 7. Comply with the lawful orders directed by any city employee having supervisorial responsibilities over the lockup. The City assumes the risk and responsibility of G4S employees in the event the City takes direct control or supervision of a G4S employee by requiring the employee to perform contrary to this Agreement or to not perform the duties as contemplated by this Agreement. 8. Comply with minimum pre-service training standards and requirements for all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement. Training conducted by City shall include, but is not limited to: CLETS/NCIC, Spillman Records Management and Booking system, report writing, and City/ Department Customer Service Policy. Consultant shall make contract personnel available, at Consultant's expense, in meeting this requirement. 9. Comply with in-service training standards and requirements for all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement. Consultant shall make contract personnel available, at Consultant's expense, in meeting this requirement. 10. Contract personnel are prohibited from carrying a firearm while on-duty with the City. I:\ca\dim\Agreements\G4S Secure Solutions 5.14.15.doc 8 The City Shall: I. Furnish Consultant and contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement with one copy of the Redlands Police Department Policy Manual Jail Operation Chapter and Jail Procedure Manual. 2. Furnish all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement the minimum training in CLETS, as required by the Department of Justice. Training may be conducted one-on- one or in a group format depending on training needs and number of personnel. 3. Approve, reject and/or dismiss contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement. City shall provide written notification to Consultant upon the rejection or dismissal of contract personnel. City shall not reject or dismiss contract without cause, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, physical handicap, ethnic background or country of origin. 4. Supervise and direct contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement. The City assumes the risk and responsibility of G4S employees in the event the City takes direct control or supervision of a G4S employee by requiring the employee to perform contrary to this Agreement or to not perform the duties as contemplated by this Agreement. City, at City's expense,retains the right to: A. Fingerprint and photograph contract personnel; B. Obtain criminal history records on assigned personnel; C. Verify background information and assigned employee's driver's license status; D. Discuss contractual agreement with other law enforcement agencies. 1:1ca1djmlAgrceinents\G4S Secure Solutions 5.19.15.doc 9 EXHIBIT "B" Project Schedule Custody officers will be scheduled at the discretion of the Redlands Police Department,but will generally be staffed for sixteen(16)hours per day each day of the year. l:1ca1djmlAgrcemen1s\G4S Secure Solutions 5.19.15.doe 10 EXHIBIT "C" Rate Schedule 1. Regular,non-holiday,hours will be billed at the rate of$19.71 per hour. 2. Holiday hours wilI be billed at the rate of$27.59 per hour. G4S recognizes six holidays per year. lAca\djm\Agreements\G4S Secure Solutions 5.19.15.doc 11 EXHIBIT "D" WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION 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 —>�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 and activities required or permitted under this Agreement. (Labor Code §1861). I affinn 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. G4S Secure Sol s Date: B Richard cDowell IAca\djmlAgreeEnents\G4S Secure Solutions S.I9.1S.doc 12