HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_118B-2025AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PRIVATE PROJECT
This agreement for the provision of professional environmental consulting services
("Agreement") is made and entered into this 13th day of June, 2025 ( "Effective Date"), by and
between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and MIG, Inc. ("Consultant"), who
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 environmental consulting 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," including a project schedule, 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 Brian Desatnik, City's Development Services Director, and his designees,
as City's representatives 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 accordance with the project
schedule. The Services shall commence on the Effective Date of this Agreement and be
completed on or before December 31, 2025.
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
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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 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the
amount Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Ninety -Five Dollars ($16,195). City shall pay
Consultant on a time and materials basis, up to the not to exceed amount, in accordance
with Exhibit "B," titled "Project Costs and Hourly Rates," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
5.2 Consultant shall submit an invoice to City describing the Services performed, the dates the
Services were performed, and the number of hours spent and by whom, upon completion
of 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 certified, registered or
express 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:
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Brian Desatnik, Director
Development Service Department
35 Cajon Street, Ste. 20
P.O. Box 3005 (mailing)
Redlands, CA 92373
bdesatnik@cityofredlands.org
(909) 798-7555
Consultant:
Pamela Steele, Principal
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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 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 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 "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 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 in 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:
A. Does not make a governmental decision whether to:
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(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, results in City's immediate termination of this Agreement.
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 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.
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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 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.
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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Consultant have signed
in confirmation of this Agreement.
CITY OF REDLANDS
By:
Charles M. Duggan, .Ir., ty anager
ATTEST:
1 01,
--AE"Donaldson, City Clcrk
MIG, INC.
By:
Pamela Steele, Principal
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
30 ennessee treet warehouse Project
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1— MIG Public Hearing Support
MIG will prepare for and attend three public hearings before the planning commission and/or
city council related to the review of this project. In addition, we have assumed up to two internal
meetings with City staff. The public hearings will be attended in person by an MIG senior staff
person and virtually by the director of air quality, greenhouse gases and noise, and the internal
meetings will be attended virtually by the same MIG staff members. Budget for this task is based
on up to 38 hours of MIG staff time.
Task 2 — Ganddini Group Public Hearing Support
A senior Ganddini Group staff member will prepare for and attend three public hearings before
the planning commission and/or city council related to the review of this project. In addition, we
have assumed up to two internal meetings with City staff and Ganddini senior staff. The public
hearings will be attended in -person and the internal meetings will be attended virtually. Budget
for this task is based on up to 22 hours of Ganddini Group staff time.
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EXHIBIT 'B"
PROJECT COSTS AND HOURLY RATES
BUDGET
The cost for this project is estimated to be $16,195 based on time and materials. Expenses will be
billed at cost plus ten percent. Invoicing will occur monthly based on time and materials.
Payments are due and payable within 30 days of receipt of invoice to MIG, 800 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710. As the project progresses, if there is a change in scope or additional time
and efforts are needed, an amendment to the budget will be requested before proceeding. A
summary of the budget, with amounts estimated for each task, is provided below. Our budget is
based on a total not -to -exceed budget for all listed tasks and allows for a shift of funds among
tasks, provided the overall budget amount is not exceeded.
Task
Cost
1. MIG Public Hearing Support
$10,250
2. Ganddini Public Hearing Support
$5,445
Labor Cost Subtotal
$15,695
Expenses
$500
TOTAL (labor + expenses)
$16,195
Staff
Hourly Rate
Director of Environmental Services
$240
Director of AQ, GHG and Noise Services
$255
Sr. Analyst
$150
All hourly rates include normal overhead. Reimbursable expenses, including blueprints, etc. will be billed
at cost plus 10%. Hourly rates are updated periodically. Expert Witness for deposition and testimony will
be billed at $400.00/hour.
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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
JI 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.
MIG, Inc.
ByG� _-..
Pamela Steele, Principal
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