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AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement foi the provision of architectural design services ("Agreement") is made
and entered in this 5th day of Maich, 2019 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of
Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and SGH Architects ("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 architectural design services foi City (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
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
3 1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist
Consultant in performing the Services
3 2 City designates Paul Tool, 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 Consultant shall perform and complete the Services in a prompt and diligent manner The
term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing as of the
Effective Date, unless terminated ear hei as provided herein
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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 foi 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 Total compensation foi Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the
amount of ninety thousand Dollars ($90,000 00) City shall pay Consultant on a time and
materials basis up to the not to exceed amount in accordance with Exhibit "B" entitled
"Fee Schedule" attached heteto and incorporated herein by 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 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, oi 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, (n) five (5) days after deposit in first class registered mail, with
return receipt requested, (in) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight
cournei, 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, oi such other
address as a Party may provide notice in accordance with this section
City
City Cleric
City of Redlands
35 Cajon Street
P 0 Box 3005 (mailing)
Redlands, CA 92373
Consultant
Michael .1 Stephens, Principal
SGH Architects
707 Brookside Ave ,
Redlands, CA 92373
mstephens@sgharch com
(909) 375-3030
ARTICLE 6 — INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
6 1 The following insurance coverage 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 prioi 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
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A Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in the amount that meets
statutory requirements with an insurance camel acceptable to City, or certification to
City that Consultant Is self -insured of exempt from the workers' compensation laws
of the State of California Consultant shall execute and provide City with Exhibit "C"
entitled "Woi kers' Compensation Insurance Certification," which is attached het eto
and incorporated herein by this reference prioi 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 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
D Consultant is expressly prohibited from assigning or subcontracting any of the
Services without the prior written consent of City In the event of mutual agreement
by the Parties to assign or subcontract a portion of the Services, Consultant shall add
such assignee or subcontractor as an additional insured to the insurance policies
required hereby and provide City with the insurance endorsements prior to any
Services being performed by the assignee or subcontractor
6 2 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 any negligent act or omission by, or the willful misconduct of, Consultant, or its
officers, employees and agents m performing the Services
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
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A Does not make a governmental decision whether to
(r) approve a rate, rule or regulation, or adopt or enforce a City law,
(tt) issue, deny, suspend or revoke any City permit, license, application,
certification, approval, 01 det of similar- authorization or entitlement,
(iii) authorize 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, oi to the specifications for such a contract,
(v) grant City appt oval to a plan, design, r eport, study of 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 prioi written approval of
City and in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement Any
assignment oi attempted assignment without such prioi written consent may, in the sole
discretion of City, results in City's immediate termination of this Agreement
8 3 Consultant is foi all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall
perform the Services as an independent contractor Neither City not 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 foi 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, not shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to
bind City to any obligation
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8 4 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion, by providing not less
than five (5) days prtot 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 of
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 5 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, of 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 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 Consultant
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, impan 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
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Consultant have signed
in confirmation of this Agreement
CITY OF REDLANDS
Paul W Fostei, Mayor
Attest
nne Donaldson, City Clerk
SGH ARCHITECTS
By
icha ' tephens, Principal
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall provide architectural services meeting all standards and codes used in
design for basic services as required on projects as follows
a Design Development,
b Contract Documents, and
c Bidding / Construction support
The Aichitect shall
a Review existing drawings, plans, and actual conditions, and advise the City on issues of
concern in regards to design, equipment selection, material selection, cost estimation as
well as cost (life -cycle) analysis
b Provide design development, bid documents, and a detailed cost estimate at each phase,
which may include
i Attend coordination meetings,
u Provide piogiess prints/cost estimates (labor and materials) at appropriate intervals,
iu Include elevations of exposed mechanical or electrical units, and/or three-
dimensional renderings (as requested), and
iv Provide architectural design drawings which shall include all components and
accessories
v Provide electrical, HVAC, and minor structural services as deemed required for a
particular project
e Assist in the bidding, and construction phases by answering questions and providing
clarifications on plans and RFIs
Detail/Phases
a Design Development
The City shall issue a written ordei to proceed with the Design Development phase
Submit detailed design drawings showing the general design, outline specifications,
revised cost estimates, material cut sheets and material selection If alternate layouts,
design, work items and materials exist, the alternatives are to be prioritized with a
recommendation of the best alternative with selection rationale outlined Provide
architectural design drawings which shall include all components and accessories,
including system elevations (when applicable) in relation to project Prepare a list of all
permits, licenses, review, and approvals as required
b Contract Documents
Perform the final design and the preparation of detailed contract documents in
accordance with applicable City, County, State, and Federal regulations ("codes") for
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all elements of work including architectural plans, custom details, phasing plans and
structural and/ot engineering modifications, as needed Provide design progress reviews
with the City and other authorities as required (typically at 50% and 95% completion)
Provide progress prints, specifications and revised cost estimates at specified intervals
fot the City s review and approval
c Bidding / Construction support services
The Architect is to assist the City to pre -bid and pre -award meetings, as well as
a Assist in the evaluation of product or systems substitutions
tt Provide answer to the RFIs and plan clarifications during bidding phase as well
as during construction phase
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EXHIBIT r?B!t
FEE SCHEDULE
(Hourly Rates)
Principal
$220
Senioi Professional
$160
Professional
$142
Designei
$130
Construction Admin Support
$128
Professional Support
$120
Technical
$90
Clerical
$75
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EXHIBIT "C"
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
Every employer, except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation ii 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 Directoi of industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to
self -insure, either as an individual employer, of 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
VI I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every
employer to be insured against liability foi 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 of 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 mannei such that i become subject to the
workers' compensation laws of California Howevei, at any time, if T 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
SGH ARCHITECTS
By
ich.r 1 tephens, Principal
Date i' 14 i f
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