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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_230-2022AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement for the provision of professional services to perform the Citywide Left - Turn Pocket Study ("Agreement") is made and entered in this 1st day of November, 2022 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and KOA Corporation, a California consultant ("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 professional services to perform the Citywide Left -Turn Pocket Study services for 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," titled "Scope of Services," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this 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, any applicable State prevailing wage laws. ARTICLE 3 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY 3.1 City designates John R. Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering 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 in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," titled "Project Schedule," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 4.2 Consultant shall complete the Services by June 30, 2023, unless the Services are terminated earlier as provided for herein. 1 L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Professional_S ervices-FY22-0044.doc-jm 4.3 If Consultant's Services include deliverable electronic visual presentation materials, such materials shall be delivered in a form, and made available to 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 Total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of ninety-nine thousand nine hundred five dollars ($99,905.00). City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount in accordance with Exhibit "C," titled ("Fee Schedule Title") which is attached hereto 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, 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.O. Box 3005 (mailing) Redlands, CA 92373 jdonaldson@cityofredlands.org Phone: (909) 798-7531 CONSULTANT: Min Zhou, CEO/President KOA Corporation 3190 Shelby Street, Bldg. C Ontario, CA 91764 smuhammad@koacorp.com Phone: (909) 890-9693 Fax: (909) 890-9694 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 prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies 2 L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Pro fessional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-j m 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 Consultant is self -insured or exempt from the workers' compensation laws of the State of California. Consultant shall execute and provide City with Exhibit "D," 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. Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim made. D. 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. E. 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 and appointed officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including reasonable 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. 3 L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Pro sessional_Services-PY22-0044.doc-jm 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 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. Any assignment or attempted assignment without such prior written consent may, in the sole discretion of City, result in City's immediate termination of this Agreement. 4 L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-jm 8.3 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor any 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. 8.4 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. 8.5 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, 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. 8.6 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, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. The Parties agree that all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated only in the state courts located in San Bernardino County, California, and the federal courts located in Riverside County, California. 5 L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-jm 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Consultant have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY e - ' i .ANDS By: Paul T. Barich, Mayor ATTEST: anne Donaldson, City Clerk 6 L: \ca\Agreements\KOA_Pro Tess ional_Servi ces-FY22-0044. doc-jm KOA CORPORATION By: EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES SCOPE OF WORK KOA acknowledges the Scope of Services presented in the RFP. TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Upon obtaining a notice to proceed, KOA will immediately schedule a kickoff meeting with the appropriate staff from the City to discuss project background, scope of work, project objectives, scheduling, and relevant project details. We want to make sure everyone involved on our team understands the work scope, schedule, budget, and other important requirements to make the project a success. One important item to discuss at the kickoff meeting is the number of study intersections to be evaluated. Shirjeel Muhammad, PE, will be the Project Manager. He is a senior engineer with about 23 years of experience. He has extensive experience in the field of traffic signal design, geometric design, traffic control design, pedestrian facilities, and handling municipal traffic engineering -related services. He has also served as project manager and project engineer on many traffic engineering design projects for several cities in Southern California, including Cities of Riverside, Rialto, Costa Mesa, Yorba Linda, Orange, Manhattan Beach, etc. He will conduct weekly internal project meetings and maintain open lines of communication with all involved to move the project along. We strongly believe in proactive critical thinking and communication to minimize project delays. To avoid any unwanted surprises, KOA will be completely transparent and proactive in dealing with any issues so the City can make knowledgeable decision on alternative designs. Our Project Management services will also include: • Bi-weekly Meetings • Meeting agendas and minutes, schedule updates, action items, etc. • Project Goals and Objectives • Project Management Approach, • Project scope and schedule; update it regularly to reflect any significant changes • Team roles and responsibilities • Close coordination with the City's Project Manager Task 1 Deliverables • Work Plan • Schedule • Agenda and minutes for each meeting • Status reports 7 TASK 2: DATA COLLECTION After meeting with City staff and confirming the preliminary list of study intersections, KOA will conduct a comprehensive field review of the locations to identify lane geometry and left turn pocket lengths, and to observe traffic operations. KOA will use this data to refine the preliminary list of problematic intersections and submit it to the City for review and approval of a final study intersection list. Pending approval of the final list of study intersections, KOA will request the following data for these locations: • Peak -hour traffic turning volumes • Signal and striping as -built plans • Signal phasing and timing data • Any funded improvement plans KOA will also obtain a 3-year accident data from the City or Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). The accident data analysis will focus on left -turn related collisions to identify locations that may require mitigation measures to improve safety and operational performance for left -turn movements at the intersection. Our preliminary field review observed that painted green bike lanes and other bicycle facilities are implemented sparingly in the City (e.g., Citrus/Church, Center/Brookside area). This study will also include a review of any bicycle - related left -turn issues and explore the possibility of installing bike boxes at intersections. ADA COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT As an added value, KOA will perform an ADA compliance assessment of the existing curb ramps at the study locations. Our engineers will verify curb ramp dimensions/ grades with a smart level and measuring tape. The curb ramp measurements will be documented on a curb ramp field form and provided to the City. We will document these grades and inform the City of all deficiencies. TASK 3: IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT INTERSECTIONS Based on the available data as outlined previously, KOA will work with the City to pin -point signalized and unsignalized intersections with apparent issues such as: Insufficient left -turn lane length against the peak hour counts • Queue spillback • Inadequate green for left -turn phase L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-jm After our initial determination of the study intersection, KOA will field Investigate and verify existing roadway geometry, including striping, pavement markings, and signage at each subject intersection against the provided data. We will document the site visit with photos and field notes. We will also observe overall traffic flow at each project location, noting any potential recommendations for further operational improvements. KOA's fee schedule assumes we will analyze up to 120 intersections. The study scope will be refined based on City staff's input. Task 3 Deliverables • List of Study Intersections TASK 4: EVALUATION OF PROJECT INTERSECTIONS There are generally three methods in determining storage lengths for left -turn lanes: • Rule -of -thumb methods • Queuing theory -based analytical methods • Traffic model -based methods (Synchro + SimTraffic, etc.) For selected intersections, KOA proposes to develop traffic simulation models using Synchro and SimTraffic software packages to evaluate the impact of left -turn lanes and any benefits that the addition of a left -turn lane or increased left -turn storage length may provide, without adding additional right-of-way. We will create a calibrated Synchro model for existing conditions. Accident history will be a key indicator of intersection safety performance. KOA will review 3-year accident history for each study intersection within the City, focusing on left -turn related and rear -end accidents. The review will help identify intersections where left -turn operations need to be enhanced with safety features. Some existing shared left -through travel lanes or short left -turn pockets may not be able to accommodate the ever-increasing volume of left -turning vehicles in future years. To evaluate future needs, KOA will obtain future year link volumes from the latest San Bernardino Traffic Analysis Model (SBTAM) model and apply NCHRP 255 Post -Processing methodologies to forecast turning volumes at selected intersections. KOA has worked with SBCTA before and fully understands the process of obtaining future traffic model data. 8 The calibrated existing conditions models developed will be updated with forecast traffic volumes to analyze the level of service of study intersections and left -turn queuing conditions. Traffic simulations will be observed using Synchro and SimTraffic software packages. The analysis will identify appropriate left -turn pocket lengths and left -turn phasing. The analysis will also include the need to keep or convert shared left -through lanes. The simulation model outputs of pre -mitigation and post -mitigation scenarios will be compared to report the improvements in level of service and queue lengths. Mitigation measures will be proposed for intersections determined to have problematic left -turns during existing or future year conditions analysis. Mitigation measures will include low -budget solutions without additional right-of- way measures or long-term improvement measures. These measures can include but are not limited to: • Optimizing the signal phasing sequence • Optimizing signal timing parameters to reduce the delay caused by left -turn lane overflow Adding left -turn lanes to reduce the delay caused by blockage problems • Extending storage lengths of left -turn pockets to reduce the possibility of overflow and blockage problems Task 4 Deliverables • Synchro Models TASK 5: FINAL REPORT A final technical report with an executive summary will be prepared for this project. The report will summarize the results of our field review, data collection, and engineering analysis for the existing and future year conditions. The report will include a list of all (up to a total of 120) signalized and unsignalized intersections having existing or potential left -turn issues. The report will summarize evaluation methodologies and criteria to analyze the operation of existing left -turn pockets and examine the feasibility of adding left -turn pockets or phases. Mitigation measures will be presented in the report for each type of left -turn pocket related issue. The findings will be supplemented using easy to understand schematic graphics with map relevance. Task 5 Deliverables • Final Technical Report L:\ca\Agreements\KOA Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc jm EXHIBIT "Bt1 PROJECT SCHEDULE Below is KOA's proposed schedule of events, City review periods, and deliverables for the project. The KOA team will complete the project in nine weeks. PROJECT SCHEDULE Left-tum Pocket Study City of220R72ej2dlands, CA W Task Nana Oloalionl Strl Fnedr 7� 2 7 12 1712212712 T 12I17122127 220022 FF jj��jj 00$$ 1 18711121125 131I 5 10 15I20125I 2 17 12 17122I27 2200�233 1 15 11110121I20 M. 00pp 1 I B I1f I10 21I20I31I 5 10 5120I25 3ai 1 Notise le Flamed 1 day,. Wed1117/22 Wed112/II> 2 Tat 1-Project Management 173 da.i Wed11222 Fi Os B s ... ..... ... .._... ._.-......tee..._.. --.... V 3 Management of Paled Team 173da_: Wed112/22 F961'6u ..... 1 ... .. .: .... ..... ... .. _ _, ..... _.., ._. ..... ....... .. q 4 lOck-o f Meeting 1 day; Wed 111922 Wed 111922 5 POT Meetings 131da..1 Wm Wm 815/23 d CIA/DC IIMda_.'1 Wed 11 Fd8130123 � 7 Task 2 -Data Collection 35dasWed1171 i Toe11323 5 Revew EnsSng Doonnents 15days'IWed 11/1 Toe1210R2 5 — Field Survey 20drys Wed 12/7/22 I T ^w® 7 WIT Task 3- Ma/Medan of Project tttrnedions 30 54741 Moa11923 I Fi 2/17m 11 Cowdkation with Coy Sb0 15 days, Mm Vt21 Fi 12723 .v.._.....n+_ 12 Fla Canna/eon 15 days] Mm1/30213 Fd2I177L 13 Tat t-Evaluation ofProject Nhrseetion 55 drys] Ilan MOM F15/523i 515 C19 N 15 Mode Mang 25 days., Von 212223 Fi32i23 nv+.. ....... E0hatim of Fading and Foaneator1Na 20days Nat 312223 Fi4212J 4... 15 Reaca enda0ms 10days Mae 4/2423 Fi55121 17 Tat 5-Final Report 25dar Mon 9923 Fd R227 -0 .. ... / 15 Finai Repot 25dass: Max 5523 Fi55V7J _�,. 9 L:\ca\Agreements\KOA_Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-jm EXHIBIT "C" Fee Schedule Title Fee/CoProposal Engineering andst Design Services CITYWIDE LEFT -TURN POCKET STUDY KoA PROJECT NO. 08112022JS City of Redlands TASKS Principal QA/QC $305 PIC PM $260 Senior Engineer $208 Project Manager $180 Senior Associate Eng. $145 Associate Engineer $115 Admin. Assist. $98 TOTAL COST Task 1 - Project Management Management of Project Team 40 8 $11,184.00 Kick-off Meeting 2 1 1 $873.00 PDT Meetings 8 8 4 $4,324.00 QA/QC 8 $2,440.00 Subtotal 8 50 9 5 8 $18,821.00 Task 2 - Data Collection Review existing Documents 4 8 24 $6,184.00 Field Survey 100 $11,500.00 Subtotal) 4 8 24 100 $17,684.00 Task 3 - Identification of Project Intersections Coordination with City Staff on Preliminary List 8 16 $5,408.00 Field Comparison 4 12 16 48 $11,376.00 Subtotal 12 28 16 48 $16,784.00 Task 4 - Evaluation of Project Intersections Model Building 4 12 32 80 $17,376.00 Existing and Future Traffic Analysis 4 12 32 32 $11,856.00 Recommendations 4 12 16 $5,856.00 Subtotal 12 36 80 112 $35,088.00 Task 5 - Final Report Final Report 6 16 32 $9,528.00 Subtotal 6 16 32 $9,528.00 Reimbursables 1) Reports Printing $500.00 2) Mileage $1,500.00 TOTAL HOURS 8 84 97 0 _ 157 260 8 TOTAL COST $99,905.00 10 L: \ca\ Agreements \KOA_Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-jm 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 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. KOA CORPORATION BY: L.. ®`..._ Date: Min Zhou, CEO/President 11 L:\ca\Agreements\K0A_Professional_Services-FY22-0044.doc-jm