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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_208A-2025Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement for the provision of executive search services("Agreement") is made and entered in this 3rd day of November, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and Strategic Government Resources (SGR), a Texas corporation. ("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 Executive Search for the Position of Director, Development Services Department 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 Robert Meteau, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, 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. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year from the Effective Date of this Agreement (the "Initial Term"). The City shall have the option to extend the Initial Term of this Agreement by two (2) additional one-year terms (each, an "Extended Term"), on the same terms and conditions, by providing written notice to Consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any Extended Term. 1 11cmo\Agreements\Stmtegic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx-j1 Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLLBCZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK 4.2 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 Compensation: Total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall be in the amount of twenty-seven thousand four hundred nineteen dollars ($27,419). City shall pay Consultant in accordance with Exhibit "C," titled "Project Cost" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this 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: CONSULTANT: City Clerk Clay Pearson, Senior VP City of Redlands Strategic Government Resources (SGR) 35 Cajon Street P.O. Box 1642 P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) Keller, TX 76244 Redlands, CA 92373 claypearson@governmentresource.com jdonaldson@cityofredlands.org Phone: (713) 816-8639 Phone: (909) 798-7531 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 2 I:\cmo\Agreements\Strategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx jl Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLLBCZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK 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 ($I,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 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 3 IAcmo\Agrccments\Strategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docxJ1 Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK 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 1:5cmo\Agreements\8trategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx jl Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK 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. 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 5 1Acmo\Agreements\Strategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx-J Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8C7KWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK 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 OF REDLANDS By: Charles M. Duggan, ity anager ATTEST: J nne Donaldson, City Clerk 6 I: IcmolAgrccmcntslStratcgic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx-j1 STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES RIM f- Rebecca Fleury, President of Executive Recruitment Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMRSU6IAZKK EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES Approach to Executive Search Consultant will conduct a search process that relies heavily on person -to -person contact to identify outstanding potential candidates and, in the evaluation phase, gain a complete understanding of the background, experience, and management style of the top candidates. Consultants will develop a comprehensive position profile based upon information obtained in various meetings with the City's Director of Human Resources and other designated City staff and stakeholders. Furthermore, Consultant will complete the following actions: • Review current compensation and recommend changes based upon market and competitive conditions, if desired by the Director of Human Resources and key staff. • Complete extensive personal outreach to highly qualified candidates throughout California. • Implement a marketing strategy that uses selected advertising to supplement the extensive candidate identification process, the Internet, and professional contacts throughout California. • Conduct a screening process that narrows the field of candidates to those that most closely match the needs of the City and is based on screening interviews with the top candidates. Candidates' education, experience, and credentials are matched to the criteria established in the position profile. • Candidates would be screened via video technology to determine their overall "match." • Deliver a product in the form of a search report that recommends a top group of candidates and provides the Director of Human Resources and key staff with detailed information about their backgrounds and experience. • Conduct final background and verifications, including references, on the top candidate. • Assist in negotiations of offer of employment. • Close out the search and notify all candidates not selected. Consultants will be thorough and professional in the approach it takes in recruitment. Each candidate's match with the position is based on the individual's own set of professional experiences, management style, education and credentials, and overall fit with the organization and executive leadership. 7 IAcmolAgrcementAStmtegic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx-jl Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK Search Work Plan This section describes the usual steps in the search for a new Director, Development Services, for the City of Redlands. This recruitment will be under the direction of Mr. Clay Pearson, as Project Director. Task 1 — Review Project Management Approach The Project Director, Mr. Pearson, will begin work on this project within 10 days (or sooner) after the City provides a contract or, alternatively, an official notice to proceed. The first task will include established individual and/or group meetings with the Director of Human Resources and others, as appropriate, to finalize the recruiting and selection process. This will include discussion of the project management for this search, review of the work plan, confirmation of timing, and communication methods. Working collaboratively with the Director of Human Resources and key City staff, this task will result in a more definitive timetable. As part of our overall approach to this project, the Project Director will deliver regular status reports at each stage of the search. In addition, Mr. Pearson will be highly accessible and responsive to client requests and inquiries. Task 2 — Develop Position Profile The position profile ("brochure") for the Director, Development Services is the guide for the entire search process. The development of the profile includes the collection of technical information and recruitment criteria. Technical Information Mr. Pearson will conduct meetings with the Director of Human Resources, key staff members, and others as directed by the City to gain an understanding of the experience and professional background requirements desired by the Director, Development Services. These meetings will also help the Project Director gain an understanding of the work environment and the issues facing the City of Redlands. Recruitment Criteria The recruitment criteria are those personal and professional characteristics and experiences desired in the Director, Development Services. The criteria should reflect the goals and priorities of the City of Redlands. After the development and adoption of the candidate profile, the technical information and recruitment criteria will be documented in an information brochure prepared by Strategic Government Resources (SGR). The brochure will be reviewed by the City in draft format, revised as appropriate, and published for use throughout the search. 8 E\cmc\Agreements\Stmtegic Government Resources-rY2526-073.docx-jl Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLLBCZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK Task 3 — Outreach and Recruiting This task is among the most important of the entire search. It is the focus of the activities of the Project Director and includes specific outreach and recruiting activities briefly described below. Outreach An accelerated outreach and advertising campaign will be developed. It will include the placement of ads in publications such as Community Development Director, Director of Development Services, Planning Director, Director of Development Services, and other related publications. Specific Internet sites related to government will be used as a method of extending the specific outreach in a short period of time for Director, Development Services in addition to consultant websites. Additionally, the advertisement and the full text of the position profile (the recruitment brochure) will be placed on Consultant's website, which is accessed by many qualified candidates. This method of outreach to potential applicants provides a confidential source that is monitored by many key level executives on an on -going basis. Candidate Identification Consultants will use their extensive contacts to focus the recruiting effort. In making these contacts, the Project Director will target those individuals who meet the criteria set by the City. Each of the candidates identified through the recruiting efforts will be sent an information brochure. Candidates will also be contacted directly to discuss the position and to solicit their interest in being considered. Both the outreach and recruiting activities will result in applications and resumes from interested candidates. As they are received, resumes will be acknowledged, and candidates will be advised of the general timing of the search process. The following tasks involve the actual selection process, once all resumes have been received. Task 4 — Candidate Evaluation This task will be conducted following the application closing date. It includes the following specific activities: Screening All the applications will be carefully reviewed. Those that meet the recruitment criteria and minimum qualifications will be identified and subject to a more detailed evaluation. This evaluation will include consideration of such factors as professional experience, and size and complexity of the candidate's current organization as compared to the candidate's profile. Preliminary Research and Internet Review 9 C\cmo\Agreements\Strategic Govennnent Resources-FY2526-073.docx-jI Zoho Slgn Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK The Consultant's research staff, under the direction of the Project Director, will conduct preliminary research and internet review for those candidates identified as the most qualified because of the screening process. This level of research will be done on a limited number of candidates to learn more about each candidate's public profile and related information that is available on the internet. Preliminary Interviews via Video Technology The Project Director will conduct preliminary interviews with the top group of candidates identified through the screening and preliminary research and Internet review processes. The interviews are extensive and designed to gain additional information about the candidates' experience, management style, and "fit" with the recruitment criteria. Interviews will be conducted using video technology. The screening portion of the candidate evaluation process typically reduces a field of applicants to approximately four (4) to six (6) individuals. Those individuals will be reviewed with the City prior to proceeding with the individual interviews. Task 5 — Search Report After completing Task 4, all documentation will be supplied to the City electronically. No hard copies will be supplied to the City for any phase of this search engagement. Mr. Pearson will prepare detailed information for review including resumes uploaded to a file sharing system (i.e., OneDrive or ShareFile). Mr. Pearson will conduct a video conference call or in -person meeting with the Deputy City Manager, Human Resources or other designated representatives to review the search report on the top candidates. The report divides all the candidates into four groups including 1) the top group of candidates that are recommended to be interviewed via video by the City; 2) a backup group to the first group; 3) no further consideration group; and 4) lacks minimum qualifications. The search report will include candidate resumes and cover letters. The results of preliminary media research will be included. This video meeting will result in a confirmed group of top candidates for the City to further consider. Important to note, we do not conduct references for all the finalist candidates. We typically do so on only the selected top candidate. Periodically, we may recommend conducting references on the top two candidates to assist the entity in the final selection. This step is done in the final stages of the search process. Verifications such as credit check, DMV Report, and civil/criminal are typically conducted once a contingent offer is made to the selected candidate unless the finalist candidate(s) gives explicit approval and signs a release to proceed. Education verifications those individuals that are interviewing with the City. The results of the Search Report will be a confirmed group of finalist candidates that the City will interview. 10 I:\emo\Agreements\Stmtegie Government Resources-FY2526-073.doc -jl Zoho Sign Document to: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK Task 6 — Selection The final selection process will vary depending upon the desires of the City. The typical services provided by Consultant in the selection process are described briefly below: Mr. Pearson will coordinate the selection process for the finalist group of candidates. This includes handling logistical matters with candidates and with the City. Consultant will prepare an electronic interview booklet (uploaded to a file sharing program such as OneDrive or ShareFile) that includes the resume, cover letter, and preliminary media research for each candidate. In addition, this electronic information will contain suggested questions and areas for discussion based upon the recruitment criteria. Electronic copies of the interview booklet will be provided in advance of the candidate interviews. No hard copies of material will be provided. Should the City desire hard copies, which will be the responsibility of the City to produce and distribute. • Mr. Pearson will facilitate the interviews to assist the City through the selection process. This assistance will include an initial orientation, candidate introductions, and facilitation of discussion of candidates after all interviews have been completed. • Additionally, verifications will be made on the top two candidates and will include education verifications, Department of Motor Vehicle Check, and credit check. The results of these verifications will be discussed with the City at the appropriate time. • Reference checks will be conducted on the top candidate. The results of these reference checks will be discussed with the Director of Human Resources at the appropriate time. • As needed, the Project Director is available to provide assistance to the City in the final selection as may be desired. This assistance may include providing or obtaining any additional information desired to assist in making the final selection decision. Task 7 — Negotiation The Project Director is available to assist the City in negotiating a compensation package with the selected candidate. This includes recommendations on setting compensation levels. Task 8 — Close Out After the City has reached agreement with the individual selected for the position, the Project Director will close out the search. These activities will include advising all the final candidates of the status of the search by telephone. 11 I kmoUgreements\Strategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx-jl Zoho Sign Document ID: 3282E235-VMQEXLLBCZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LpFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT SCHEDULE We anticipate a period of approximately 90 -120 days (or less) from the execution of the agreement between the City and Consultant to when the finalists are presented for an interview. Negotiation with the top candidate will take an additional week after finalist interviews. A brief overview of the recruitment schedule is presented below (schedule does not include transition time by Selected Candidate to loin the City) firm s€k-cr CcnsuNant eyAuates arWrt atim position cote a estabirshed Candidates Wiemffijed ana wmened Consu ant intbViOws and CoMurts pnkE ninary resew CorvwRant reawwrwnds candzwirs; cant s,Nect5 5roests for uiben ew r Client-canckfale inrv*ws ME r_�rtie+aer selgcaed; rwgc�iahons 12 LlcmolAgreementMtrategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docx jl Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK EXHIBIT "C" PROJECT COST The recruitment efforts for the new Director, Development Services, will be focused primarily on California. The review of resumes and qualifications will be conducted on all candidates who submit, giving the City the ability to select from a broad field of qualified candidates. The professional services fee to perform this search will be a fixed fee of $27,419*. *Note — Expenses included in this fixed fee include such items as advertising, consultant interaction (conducted virtually except for final interviews held on -site), clerical, graphic design, research, and long-distance telephone charges. On top of the candidates, Internet and Lexis/Nexis searches will be conducted. Additionally, education verifications, DMV checks, wants and warrants, civil and criminal litigation searches, and credit checks will be conducted on the top two candidates. Brochure — A full -color informational brochure will be developed for each position. All pictures will be the responsibility of the City. The City will also be responsible for ensuring that there is no copyright restrictions on the photographs supplied to Ralph Andersen & Associates and the City will agree to pay all related charges or fines if a copyright violation is incurred either during the search itself or subsequently. Invoicing — Strategic Government Resource will bill the fixed fee to the City in four installment payments as follows: • Following kick-off and finalization of recruitment brochure - $8,568.44 • After the closing date - $8,568.44 • After finalist interviews - $8,568.44 • Upon placement - $1713.68 Progress payments will be due upon receipt. Exclusions — Any candidate travel is the full responsibility of the City. Guarantee Strategic Government Resource offers the industry -standard guarantee on our full search services. If within a one-year period after appointment, the Director, Development Services, resigns or is dismissed for cause, we will conduct another search free of all charges for professional services. The City of Redlands would be expected to pay for the reimbursement of all expenses incurred. If a placement is not made in the first outreach effort, the Consultant will conduct a second outreach effort with no charge for Professional Services. The City would be expected to pay for all expenses incurred 13 I: ernoUgreements\Stnategic Government Resources-FY2526-073.docxj1 Zoho Sign Document ID: 3292E235-VMQEXLL8CZKWSDVQPBTYMCW_LOFODKAGWMR5U61AZKK EXHIBIT "D " WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION Every employer, except the State, shall secure 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 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. STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCE By: �Q � �-' Date: Nov 03 2025 09:47 CST Rebecca Fleury, President of Executive Recruitment 14 C\ciuMgreements\Stmtegic Government Resources-FY2526-073.doexjt