HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_73D-2026AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement for the provision of Leadership Coaching for Directors ("Agreement") is
made and entered into this 281h day of May, 2026 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of
Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and Partnership for Public Service, Inc., a Delaware
non-profit 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
L l City hereby engages Consultant to provide leadership coaching 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 experience 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 the City Manager, or designee, 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 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing as of the
Effective Date, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
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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 Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty dollars ($6,580.00). City shall pay
Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not -to -exceed amount in accordance with
Exhibit "B," titled "Project Rates by Major Task," 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 Scope of 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:
Tim McManus, Chief Financial Officer
Partnership for Public Service, Inc.
600 14"i Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
tmemanus@ourpublieservice.org
Phone: (202) 775-2759
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
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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,
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. 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,
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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 here under, no person having any such interest shall perform
any of the Scope of 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 inhouse
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
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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.
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 tip 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 consulted in accordance with the laws of the State
of California, without regard to its conflicts of law's 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 Berardino County, California, and the federal courts
located in Riverside County, California
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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 OF REDLANDS
By: ,Q.G
Charles Duggan, Ci an ger
Attest:
J6Kne Donaldson, City Clerk
PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, INC.
By: r^June 15, 2026
Tim McManus, Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF REDLANDS
Transformational Leadership CoachingPackage
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a. Nine (9) hours of individualized leadership coaching
b. One (1) optional Public Service Leadership 360 Assessment.
c. One (1) optional second assessment (e.g. DiSC).
d. One (1) optional coach -leader fit conversation (with one coach)
e. One (1) optional supervisor alignment conversation (as part of 9 hours of
coaching).
f. Access to a management platform for simple session scheduling and leadership
development resources.
g. Up to 9 months to complete sessions.
2. Strategic Leadership Coaching Package
a. Six (6) hours of individualized leadership coaching.
b. One (1) optional Public Service Leadership 360 Assessment.
c. One (1) optional coach -leader fit conversation (with one coach).
d. Access to a management platform for simple session scheduling and leadership
development resources.
e. Up to 6 months to complete sessions.
3. Public Service Leadership 360 and Debrief
a. 1.5 hours of individualized leadership coaching to debrief results of assessment.
b. One (1) Public Service Leadership 360 Assessment.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PROJECT SCHEDULE
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A. PROJECT COST
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We estimate that the project's total cost, including all fees for professional services and reimbursement for
out-of-pocket expenses, will not exceed the indicated amounts.
Major Project Components
. Transformational Leadership Coaching (9 hours, up to 9 months) $ 2,990
- Strategic Leadership Coaching (6 hours, up to 6 months) $ 2,170
Standalone PSL 360 + Debrief (1.5 hours DSD coaching) $ 710
- Standalone PSL 360 + Debrief (1.5 hours FCS coaching) $ 710
Base Cost: $6,580
B. FLEXIBLE WORK AND FIXED FEE PAYMENT TERMS
Our work plan is flexible, and the total project cost is based on a fixed fee agreed upon by both parties. We
may discuss, adjust, add, or remove work tasks as needed to ensure the project remains responsive
to the City's priorities and available resources. All services under this agreement will be billed on
a single invoice upon completion of the work.
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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 fianishing 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
-V-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 SS 1861).
—1 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.
PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, INC.
By: Date: June 15, 2026
Tim McManus, Chief Financial Officer
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