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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_126-2024AGREEMENT TO PERFORM NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES This agreement for the provision of custody services ("Agreement") is made and entered in this 18th day ofJune, 2024 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City)" and Universal Protection Service, LP a California limited Partnership, dba Allied Universal Security Services, ("Contractor"). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" and, together, as "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 perform custody 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 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 Wil Goff, 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. ARTICLE 4 - PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 4.1 Contractor 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 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three-year period commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. 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 t:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107,doex-msv2 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 total annual compensation for Contractor's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of two hundred ninety four thousand two hundred thirty dollars and forty eight cents ($294,230.48) during fiscal year 2024-2025; three hundred four thousand five hundred twelve dollars and eighty nine cents ($304,512.89) during fiscal year 2025- 2026; and three hundred fifteen thousand one hundred forty seven dollars and ninety eight cents ($315,147.98) during fiscal year 2026-2027, bringing the total compensation amount not -to -exceed nine hundred thirteen thousand eight hundred ninety one dollars and thirty five cents ($913,891.35). City shall pay Contractor on a time and materials basis up to each not to exceed amount in accordance with Exhibit "C," titled "Rate Schedule," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, the not -to -exceed amounts set forth herein shall be subject to automatic increase in the amount of all rate increases effectuated pursuant to Section 5.4 below. 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.O. Box 3005 (mailing) Redlands, CA 92373 jdonaldson@cityofredlands.org Phone: (909) 798-7531 Fax: (909) 798-7535 CONTRACTOR Erik Fields, Regional Vice President Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services 1700 Iowa Avenue, Suite 100 Riverside, CA 92507 Email: Erik.Fields@aus.com Phone: (714) 269-9167 2 C\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107.docx-msv2 5.4 Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that Contractor experiences an increase in its costs resulting from any increase, whether or not anticipated, in or resulting from: (1) Federal, state or local taxes, levies, or required withholdings imposed or assessed on amounts payable to and/or by Contractor hereunder or by or in respect of Contractor to its personnel; (2) Federal, state or local minimum wage rates, mandated paid time off and/or sick leave, changes in overtime wage regulations, uniform maintenance expenses or other required employee allowances, licensing fees, or wage, medical, welfare and other benefit costs under collective bargaining agreements; and/or (3) costs related to medical and/or welfare benefits and other requirements, including without limitation costs incurred by Contractor pursuant to applicable federal, state and/or local law, the billing rates set forth Exhibit "C," titled "Rate Schedule," shall be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase in Contractor's costs resulting from the items set forth in this Section 5.4. Contractor will provide the City notice of such change in the billing rates. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Contractor may pass through the costs set forth in this Section 5.4 to the City as incurred or accrued and the City shall pay Contractor for such costs. AR'I"ICLE 6 - INSURANCE AND INDEMNJTWA:1`l0t 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 "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 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 included as an additional insured, to the extent of the negligent acts or omissions by Contractor, or its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services and up to the required insurance coverage amount and up to the required insurance coverage amount. Coverage of the City as an additional insured may be provided by a blanket endorsement that covers additional insureds where required by written contract. Such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. 3 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-O IO7.docx-msv2 C. 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 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 included as an additional insured, to the extent of the negligent acts or omissions by Contractor, or its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services and up to the required insurance coverage amount. Coverage of the City as an additional insured may be provided by a blanket endorsement that covers additional insureds where required by written contract. Such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self- insurance maintained by City. D. Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Entity for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors. 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 to the extent caused 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 represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement. 7.2 Contractor agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Contractor: 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. 4 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107.docx-msv2 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 officially determines that Contractor must disclose its financial interests, Contractor 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 Contractor 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 Contractor 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 Contractor or Contractor's employees, except as herein set forth. Contractor shall supply all necessary tools and instrumentalities required to perform the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Contractor are for its account only, and in no event shall Contractor 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. Contractor 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. This Agreement may be terminated by Contractor, in its sole discretion, by providing not less than ninety (90) days prior written notice to City of Contractor's intent to terminate If this Agreement is terminated by either Party as provided herein, 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 he adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Contractor. Upon receipt of a termination notice, in the event of termination by City, or upon the effective date of termination, in the event oftermination by Contractor, Contractor shall discontinue its provision of the Services. Within five (5) days after the date of the termination notice, in the event of termination by City, or five (5) days after the effective date of termination, in the event of termination by Contractor, Contractor shall 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 5 I\cmo\Agreernents\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107.docx-msv2 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 is entered into solely for the mutual benefit of the Parties hereto and no benefits, rights, duties or obligations are intended or created by this Agreement as to any third parties. 8.8 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law 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. 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. [Signatures on next page] 6 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, I.,P dba Allied [Universal Security Services FY23-0107.docx-msv2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Contractor have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY OF REDLANDS By: Eddie Tejeda, Mayor ATTEST: By:1• ne Donaldson, City Clerk UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES By: Erik Fields, Regional Vice President 7 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107 docx-msv2 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES In accordance with the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Redlands ("City") and Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services ("Contractor"), Contractor 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 W. Park Avenue, Redlands, on a one (1) person schedule based on staffing needs established by the Police Department. Occasionally, overtime will be available to Custody Officers when they are required to stay longer than their designated shift. Currently, the department staffs custody services for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The contractor shall fill any vacancies created by sickness, vacations, required training, etc. Uniforms shall be furnished and uniform upkeep shall be maintained by the contractor. 2. Furnish the Police Department 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 Contractor's professional training; and a MMPI psychological test. 3. Furnish the Police Department with a copy of certificates or other documentation showing that personnel assigned to fulfill this assignment have successfully completed the following required training, furnished at the contractor's expense: a. American Red Cross First Aid course, including CPR. 4. Comply with all Federal and State laws for the operation of jail facilities and 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 assignment 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. All contract personnel assigned to fulfill this assignment shall be required to read applicable chapters of this manual in full. The contractor shall be provided with one copy of the required manual. 6. Perform 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: a. Transportation of prisoners from field locations to the jail facility using assigned, department owned, vehicles; 8 l:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107,docx-msv2 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: i. 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; i. Fingerprinting applicants and registrants; j. Testifying in court and/or administrative hearings; k. Accept bail bonds and release prisoners; 1. Transportation of prisoners from the jail facility to other locations: i. County Jail; ii. Ward-B; iii. Hospital; and 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. 8. Comply with minimum pre -service training standards and requirements for all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this assignment. Training conducted by the Police Department shall include, but is not limited to: CLETS/NCIC, Spillman Records Management and Booking System, report writing, and City/Department Customer Service Policy. Contractor shall make contract personnel available, at the contractor's expense, in meeting this requirement. 9. Comply with in-service training standards and requirements for all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this Agreement. Contractor shall make contract personnel available, at Contractor's expense, in meeting this requirement. 10. Contract personnel are prohibited from carrying a firearm while on -duty with the City. The City Shall: 1. Furnish the contractor and contract personnel assigned to fulfill this assignment with one (1) copy of the Redlands Police Department Policy Manual Custody Chapter and Jail Procedure Manual; 2. Furnish all contract personnel assigned to fulfill this assignment 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; 9 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107,docx-msv2 3. Approve, reject and/or dismiss contract personnel assigned to fulfill this assignment. The City shall provide written notification to the contractor upon the rejection or dismissal of contract personnel. The City shall not reject or dismiss contract personnel 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 Contractor's employees in the event the City takes direct control or supervision of a Contractor's employee by requiring the employee to perform contrary to this Agreement or to not perform the duties as contemplated by this Agreement, City, at the 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; and d. Discuss contractual agreement with other law enforcement agencies. 10 C\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection services, LP dba Allied Universal Security services FY23-0I07.docx-msv2 EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT SCHEDULE Custody officers will be scheduled at the discretion of the Redlands Police Department, but will generally be staffed for twenty-four (24) hours per day each day of the week. I I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107_docx-msv2 EXHIBIT "C" Rate Schedule The regular hourly rate, non -holiday for the Unarmed Supervisor Custody Officer will be billed at a rate of $35.74 per hour for fiscal year 2024-2025; $36.99 per hour for fiscal year 2025-2026; and $38.28 per hour for fiscal year 2026-2027. Holiday hours and overtime for the Unarmed Supervisor Custody Officer will be billed at the rate of $53.61 per hour for fiscal year 2024-2025; $55.49 per hour for fiscal year 2025-2026; and $57.42 per hour for fiscal year 2026-2027. The regular hourly rate, non -holiday for the Unarmed Security Custody Officer will be billed at a rate of $32.63 per hour for fiscal year 2024-2025; $33.77 per hour for fiscal year 2025-2026; and $34.95 per hour for fiscal year 2026-2027. Holiday hours and overtime for the Unarmed Security Custody Officer will be billed at the rate of $48.95 per hour for fiscal year 2024-2025; $50.66 per hour for fiscal year 2025-2026; and $52.43 per hour for fiscal year 2026-2027. Contractor recognizes seven holidays per year. 12 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107.docx-msv2 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. UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES yrf By: Erik Fields, Regional Vice President Date: �,)20ail 13 I:\cmo\Agreements\Universal Protection Services; LPdba Allied Universal Security Services FY23-0107 docx-msv2