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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_93-2021NPS-2.1 (2/26/20) AGREEMENT TO PERFORM NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES This agreement for the provision of professional air quality analysis services ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 15th day of June, 2021 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and Quantum Analytical Services, Inc., a California corporation ("Contractor") City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" and, together, as the "Parties " In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows ARTICLE 1— ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR 1 1 City hereby engages Contractor to prepare air quality analysis services for City (the "Services") 1.2 The Services shall be performed by Contractor in a professional manner, and Contractor 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 Contractors in the industry providing like and similar types of Services ARTICLE 2 — SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR 2 1 The Services that Contractor shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit "A," titled "Scope of Services," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 2.2 Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the performance of this agreement including, but not limited to, any applicable State prevailing wage laws ARTICLE 3 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY 3 1 City shall make available to Contractor information in its possession that may assist Contractor in performing the Services 3.2 City designates John R. Harris, City's Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department 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 ARTICLE 4 — PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 4 1 Contractor shall perform and complete the Services in a prompt and diligent manner The Services shall commence immediately after the Effective Date of this Agreement, 4.2 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (the "Initial Term") The City shall have the option to extend the Initial Term of this Agreement by one (1) additional one-year term (an "Extended 1 L.\ca\djm\Agreements \Quantum Analytical Agreement.PS-1 I .FY20-0131.doc.jn NPS-2,1 (2/26/20) Term"), on the same terms and conditions, by providing written notice to Contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. The Initial Term and the Extended Term are hereby collectively, referred to herein as the "Term" of this Agreement. 4 3 If Contractor'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 Contractor to obtain a copy of such policy from City staff. ARTICLE 5 — PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR 5 1 The compensation for Contractor's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of eighty nine thousand five hundred ten dollars ($89,510) for the Services provided during the Initial Term. Should this Agreement be extended, the compensation for Contractor's performance for the Services shall not exceed the amount of eighty nine thousand five hundred ten dollars ($89,510) for the first Extended Term, bringing the total possible amount of compensation to a not -to -exceed amount of one hundred seventy nine thousand twenty dollars ($179,020) For the Initial Term and each Extended Term, City shall pay Contractor on a time and materials basis up to the not to not -to -exceed amount in accordance with the rates specified in Exhibit "B," titled "Price and Fee Bid," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 5.2 Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during the preceding month. Contractor'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 City shall pay Contractor no later than thirty (30) days after receipt and approval by City of Contractor'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 or electronic mail transmission (including PDF), 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 City Clerk City of Redlands 35 Cajon Street P 0 Box 3005 (mailing) Redlands, CA 92373 jdonaldson@cityofredlands org CONTRACTOR Dr Andrew Kitto, President Quantum Analytical Services, Inc 1210 E. 223rd Street, Suite 314 Carson, CA 90745 andrewlcitto quantum@gmail.com (310) 830-2226 2 L\ca\djm\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement.PS-1 1.FY20-0131.doc.jn NPS-2.1 (2/26/20) Phone (909) 798-7531 (310) 830-2227 Fax (909) 798-7535 ARTICLE 6 — INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 6 1 The following insurance coverage required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Contractor for the duration of its performance of the Services Contractor shall not perform any Services unless and until the required insurance listed below is obtained by Contractor Contractor 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 A. 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 Contractor is self -insured or exempt from the workers' compensation laws of the State of California. Contractor shall execute and provide City with Exhibit "C," titled "Workers' Compensation Insurance Certification," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, prior to performance of the Services B Comprehensive General Liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City in the minimum amount 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 C 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 Contractor owned vehicles used in connection with Contractor'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 6.2 Contractor 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 any negligent act or omission by, or the willful misconduct of, Contractor, or its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services ARTICLE 7 — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 7 1 Contractor 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 Contractor's Services Contractor further covenants and 3 L:\ca\djm\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement,PS-1 I .FY20-0131.doc.jn NPS-2.1 (2/26/20) shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Contractor have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation. 8 4 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion, by providing not less than ten (10) days prior written notice to Contractor of City's intent to terminate If this Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Contractor's compensation shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperformed Services, and (2) any payment due Contractor at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Contractor Upon receipt of a termination notice, Contractor 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, drawings, specifications, reports, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by Contractor in performing the Services Contractor shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date of termination. 8 5 Contractor 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 Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for examination by City at the office of Contractor 8 6 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 Contractor 8 7 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 8 8 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. 5 L:\ca\djm\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement.PS-1 1.FY20-0131.doc.jn NPS 2 1 (2/26/20) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Contractor have signed in confirmation of this Agreement QUANTUM ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC By Paul T Barich, Mayor Dr. Andrew Kitto, President ATTEST e Donaldson, City Clerk 6 L.\ca\dim\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement.PS 1 1.FY20 0131 doc.jn NPS-2.1 (2/26/20) EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES The following is the expected Scope of Services for Air Quality Sampling and Analysis needs at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. All costs associated with completion of the following tasks shall be in accordance with Exhibit "B", "Price and Fee Bid" Air Quality Sample Collection a. Provide weekly air quality sample collection at four locations with in the wastewater treatment plant for Sulfur Compounds (TRS) analysis, b Provide as needed sample collection for Siloxanes (GC -MS TO 15) analysis, c Provide as needed sample collection for HHV, F factor (ATSM 1945/3588) analysis, d. Provide as needed rush sample collection to be performed within 1-2 business days, e Sample collection to be performed within 5 working days from the date of order unless otherwise specified, f. All sample collection to be performed in a safe manner, using the appropriate personal protective equipment, and in accordance with the City's safety practices and site specific contractor requirements, and g. Sample collection is expected to be performed in locations with positive gas pressure 2 Air Quality Sample Analysis a. Provide weekly air quality sample analysis of four samples for Sulfur Compounds (TRS) (SCAQMD 307-91), b Provide as needed sample analysis for Siloxanes (GC -MS TO 15), c Provide as needed sample analysis HHV, F factor (ATSM 1945/3588), d. Provide as needed rush sample analysis with results submitted within 1-2 business days, e. Provide a written report of results via email within 5 working days from analysis unless otherwise specified, and f. Contractor shall immediately the City if a sample fails QA/QC standards, there is equipment or other failure, or the sample is deemed insufficient to process in any way 3 Sample collection and analysis shall be performed using approved South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) methods and procedures and any other applicable standards and regulations SCAQMD methods and procedures can be found in the following location, https.//www.agmd.gov/home/research/methods-procedures, 4 Laboratory performing analysis shall be properly certified to perform analysis specified in the Scope of Services for the duration of the Contract. Use of third party laboratory is acceptable but shall be at no additional cost to the City Certification must be provided prior to commencement of work. 7 L:\ca\djm\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement.PS-1 I .FY20-0131.doc.jn NPS-2.1 (2/26/20) EXHIBIT "B" PRICE AND FEE BID The following Price and Fee Bid indicate the cost to perform services outlined in Exhibit "A", "Scope of Services" The unit price for each item number includes all costs associated with the item and corresponds with the task number in the Scope of Services Quantities stated below are estimates only and are not guaranteed as the City may order more or less than the quantity listed. 1. Sample Collection See item 1 in Scope of Services a Sulfur Compounds (TRS) (SCAQMD 307-91) 58 per sampling event $400 $23,200 b Siloxanes (GC -MS TO 15) 12 per sampling event Inc. Inc. c. HHV, F factor (ATSM 1945/3588) 12 per sampling event Inc. Inc. d Surcharge for Rush (1 2 days) 12 per sampling event $400 $4,800 2. Sample Analysis. See item 2 in Scope of Services a Sulfur Compounds (TRS) (SCAQMD 307-91) 225 each $190 $42,750 b c. Siloxanes (GC -MS TO 15) HHV, F factor (ATSM 1945/3588) 12 12 each each $230 $175 $2,760 $2100 d Surcharge for Rush (1 2 days) 12 each $950 $11,400 3 Additional costs not listed in item 1 & 2. (list items separately) Tedlar Bags 250 each $10 $2,500 TOTAL SUM BID (1 THRU 3) $89,510 Percent mark-up not to exceed 5% manufacture pricing for the purchase of items not listed in the Price and Fee Bid sheet above 8 L:\ca\djm\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement,PS-1 I.FY20-013I,doa,jn NPS-2,1 (2/26/20) EXHIBIT "C" 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 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. QUANTUM ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC By' Dr ndrew Kitto, President Date Co. /2 (2 z 9 L:\ca\djm\Agreements\Quantum Analytical Agreement.PS- 1.FY20-0131,doc.jn