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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIDGARD AND ASSOCIATESSTANDARD CONSULTANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _A.A day of Dt�t"N), 2002 by and between Lidgard & Associates, a California corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the City of Santa Aria, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing tinder the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter "City"). RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of real estate appraisal services on an as -needed basis. These appraisal services include determining the fair market value for acquisitions of entire properties and portions of properties. In addition, appraisal services are needed to determine the market value of city -owned surplus property for sale purposes. B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City. C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall perform those services as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement, 2. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges in accordance with the negotiated fee per individual project with the fee schedule as set forth in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement, shall not exceed $75,000.00 during the term of this Agreement, b. Payment by City shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. INSURANCE 1�0101� tILE F WORK MAY Not PROCEED CLERK OF GOUN(.,,11�, DATE, 0) 3. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on October 1, 2003, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 12, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency and the City Attorney. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. S. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance naming the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s) and shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Consultant shall supply City with a fully executed additional insured endorsement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non -owned automobiles. c. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant has any employees, is required to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident. d. If Consultant is or employs a licensed professional such as an architect or engineer: Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim, e. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this section: (i) Consultant shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement. (ii) Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. (iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (3 0) days prior written notice to the City. f. If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refirses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City, 6. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including health, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. 7. CONFIDENTIALITY If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care, "Confidential Information" shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City. 8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 9. NOTICE Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by telefacsimile or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City; Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702-1988 telefacsimile (714) 647-6956 With courtesy copies to: Executive Director Public Works Agency City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Ross Annex (M-36) 4 and, P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702-1988 telefacsimile (714) 647-5635 Attn: Souri Amirani City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 telefacsimile (714) 647-6515 To Consultant: Scott A. Lidgard, President Lidgard and Associates, Inc. 2808 E. Katella Avenue Suite 107 Orange, CA 92867 714-633-8449 A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by telefacsimile, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other commzunication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. for purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded. 10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant nor the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. 11. ASSIGNMENT Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant, Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City. �y : 1/ � �11��17►7 This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions: a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 13. DISCRIMINATION Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 14. JURISDICTION - VENUE This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be government and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. 15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision ofthe services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other goverim-lental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City frilly, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. 17. WORK PRODUCT All work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the City and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. Consultant shall submit all work product to City in hard copy and produced in a form compatible with City's computer system, as agreed between the City and Consultant. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: - - CITY OF SANTA ANA �) ;AVID PATRICIA E. HEALS' Iwd. REAM Clerk of the Council City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOSEPH W. FLETCHER City Att By Cristine ................................... W Assistant City Attorney RECOMMENbED 7F eP ,ROVAL: CONSULTANT J /Ros I arnes G S c!58C-o`ft A. Lidgard Executi, %e Director President Publj"Works Agency 04'of Santa Ana --q-:L- Employer ID # 0 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES CITY OF SANTA ANA PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA M-36 SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701 Project Manager Souri Amirani (714) 647-5640 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Ana ("City") is soliciting separate proposals from professional consulting firms (individually referred to hereafter as "Consultant" and collectively as "Consultants") to provide Right of way appraisal services (Appraisal Services) on an as -needed basis. The total fee per contract shall not exceed $50,000. The fee and a detailed scope of work will be outlined when a specific task is assigned to a consultant. From the proposals received, a list of four firms will be selected. The City will enter into separate agreements (the "Agreement") with each of these firms. As tasks are identified, they will be distributed among these firms based upon their ability to perform the required work within the project schedule and budget constraints. The City reserves the right to distribute the work in any manner which will best serve the City's interests. f C I 4 C 3�llifull The City routinely has various roadway widening and other public improvement projects which require appraisal services. In addition, other services needed may include appraisal of surplus property, condemnation consultation, including expert testimony, and coordination with other agencies. III PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES The Consultant shall provide appraisal services under the direction of City staff. The Consultant will be expected to provide experienced and knowledgeable professional staff. The Consultants' Project Manager and staff shall be responsive and maintain excellent working relationships with property owners, tenants, and City staff. The Consultant shall be committed to provide adequate staffing levels at all times in order to adhere to established schedules. The Consultants shall be knowledgeable and very familiar with federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures as pertains to Appraisal Services. The selected Consultant will possess either a M.A.I. designation as conferred by the Appraisal Institute or be licensed as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser of the Office of Real Estate Appraisers of the State of California. Extensive experience as an expert witness in condemnation actions is required. Consultant services will include, but not be limited to, the following: 0) APPRAISAL Real Estate Appraisals (full and partial takes) Preparation of Appraisal Summary Statements to accompany City's Offer documents Valuation of City's Landscape Setback requirements Provide Review Appraisal Services Preparation of detailed appraisal necessary for condemnation, disposition appraisals and minimum value appraisals for public bid purposes Coordinate with Fixtures and Equipment Appraisers Coordinate with Business Goodwill Appraisers Communication with property owners Prepare all necessary correspondence, letters and reports Effective communication with engineers, planners, attorneys, and agency staff Compliance with federal, state and local regulations Create files and maintain all records OTHER SERVICES Market data studies Project Research Onsite review of the project area Planning cost studies Development of strategies Title research and examination Condemnation consultation Appraisal of Abandonment/vacation or quitclaim of easement rights Prepare and submit reports, estimates and schedules Attend meetings/public hearings and conduct presentations Expert witness testimony Review of and Coordination with producers of Phase I and Phase 1I Environmental Studies IV. STATEMENT OF WORK The Consultants shall be thoroughly familiar with the Statement of Work prior to submitting a response to this Request for Proposal (RFP). Statement of work is as follows: The Consultant shall perform all appraisal related work required to produce a high quality, professional and complete work product. 2. All work shall be performed in conformance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, policies, procedures and standards. All work shall be performed in conformance with Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice, as required. 3. The consultant must have experience with federally funded projects, and must follow the latest federal regulations imposed. 4. The real estate appraisers must be certified and a Member of the Appraisal Institute, 5. Work may include, but not be limited to, the following: onsite review of the project area; review of existing records; conducting research and performing analysis; information gathering; development of strategies. 6. Attend periodic status meetings and attend pre -appraisal meetings. 7. The Consultant shall carry out the instructions received from the City and shall cooperate with the City and other involved agencies. The Consultant has total responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the work produced and shall check all such materials accordingly. The work will be reviewed by the City for conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City do NOT include detailed review or checking the accuracy of items submitted. The responsibility for accuracy and completeness of such items remains solely that of Consultant, The Consultant shall be responsible for coordination and supervision of all work performed by its subconsultants. The Consultant shall review all work performed by its subconsultants and the responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work performed by subconsultants remains solely that of Consultant. 10. The Consultant shall have a quality control plan in effect during the entire time work is being performed under the Agreement. The quality control plan shall establish a process whereby work products are independently checked, corrected and back checked. All projects related correspondences and documents shall be maintained and bound in appropriate project files. 11. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Consultant shall diligently work on each assignment and complete each task in accordance with the schedule and accommodate the City's needs. 12. The Consultant's work will be subject to inspections by representatives of the City, County, State and FHWA. 13. Project files including copies of all correspondences, reports, documents, and electronic files shall be submitted to the City when requested. 14. All reports, analysis, data, and intellectual properties developed during the life of the Agreement shall become the properties of the City. 15. The Consultant will receive written notification of the award of the contract. Upon on such notification, the Consultant will proceed with the services required by the Agreement, 4 V. CONTENT OF PROPOSAL In order to maintain uniformity with all proposals furnished by Consultants, it is hereby requested the proposals be limited to a maximum of 20 pages (excluding front and back covers, section dividers and resumes) and includes the following: A. A proposal understanding statement containing any suggestions or special concerns that the City should be made aware of, and a project approach containing any additional scope of work tasks you feel are necessary for the successful completion of the appraisal project. B. A project team organization chart identifying those who will perform work and a brief resume of the key personnel, including similar type work in which they have been directly involved. Identify the Project Manager/Principal Agent (PM/PA) proposed for the work. The PM/PA will be the primary contact person to represent your firm and will be the person to conduct the presentation, if invited for an interview. The Consultant shall list the time availability of the PM/PA and the key personnel on a percentage basis to provide the services requested. As part of the Response to the RFP, Consultant shall provide a list of projects and the corresponding timeline for each project detailing the time commitments Consultant has for the next six months. Subconsultants, if any, shall be identified with the same requirements as for the prime Consultant. C. A list of similar projects, which your firm completed within the last 5 years. Project information should include project description, agency or client name along with the person to contact and the telephone number(s), year completed and associated fees. D. Proposal submittal and signature, Three (3) copies of your proposal shall be signed by a company official with the power to bind the company in its proposal. All proposals must be completely responsive to the RFP. VI. CONSULTANT SELECTION The response to this Request for Proposal shall contain documentation of Consultant's and/or Consultant's agency's credentials and expertise in this field. Substantial consideration will be given to Consultants with demonstrable and documented experience in similar work. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of the qualifications, abilities, and responsiveness of the proposing firm. The City of Santa Ana has established a Consultant Selection Committee to evaluate Consultants' proposals. The evaluation of each proposal will be based on technical criteria and qualifications listed within the RFP, reference checks, and other information which will be gathered independently. A final listing of the most qualified Consultants will then be established for possible interview. W, VII. ESTABLISHING OF FEES The Consultant shall furnish a fee schedule for the proposed services. The fee schedule shall depict the hourly rates for each personnel category to be used on the project. Personnel hourly rates shall reflect all costs for office overhead, including phones, cellular phones, vehicles, mileage and other direct and indirect costs. Also the fee proposal shall reflect all anticipated fee increases during contract duration. The Consultant shall also complete Attachment "A" (Consultant Rate Comparison Form). The attachment is located at the end of the Request for Proposal and must be included with the comprehensive fee schedule in a separate sealed envelope. The contract will be issued for the total not to exceed amount of $50,000. A detailed scope of work will be outlined when specific project is assigned to the Consultant and then the fee for each assigned project will be negotiated. VIII. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A certificate of insurance is enclosed for your reference as Attachment "B". Please refer to the sample agreement for the necessary amounts of general liability, automotive, worker's compensation and professional liability insurance. The appropriate endorsements are also shown within the sample contract agreements. The certificate shall include the City and its officers and employees as insured or additional insured. IX. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT A.sample Professional Services Agreement is enclosed for your review, as Attachment "C". The RFP and the Consultant's proposal will be attached and become part of the agreement as exhibits. XI. COORDINATION I. Coordination with the City, other consultants and other involved agencies will be required to achieve satisfactory and timely delivery of the final work product. Coordination may include, but not be limited to, coordination with Caltrans, FHWA, Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Quality Board, County of Orange, and other agencies and consultants. 2. The City will decide the manner in which the coordination of individual matters is undertaken. At the City's option, coordination efforts may be performed by the Consultant's direct contact, by the Consultant acting through the City or by the City only. When coordination efforts require agreements, such agreements shall be coordinated through the City. rel XII. WORK TO BE PERFORMED OR PROVIDED BY THE CITY 1. Prepare Roadway Plans (if necessary) 2. Prepare Right of Way Plans (if necessary) 3. Prepare and execute agreements with other agencies or entities 4. Acquire necessary real estate 5. Administer Relocation Assistance program b. Business Goodwill Appraisals and Fixtures and Equipment Appraisals XIII. INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY Structure a. As -Built Plans (if available) b. Inspection Reports (if available) 2. Site data (if available) 3. Geological data (if available) 4. Environmental data (if available) XIV. PROJECT PROGRESS Progress Review Meetings shall be held at intervals deemed appropriate by the City. At or before each of these meetings, the Consultant shall furnish two (2) copies of all completed or partially completed, reports, analysis, estimates, and schedule which have been developed or altered since the last Progress Review Meeting. 2. Progress Reports shall be submitted at monthly intervals, indicating progress achieved during the reporting period in relation to the progress scheduled. The Consultant shall provide the City with two (2) copies of the Progress Report at least four (4) working days before the Monthly Progress Meeting. XV. RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted and no representation is made hereby that any contract will be awarded pursuant to this RFP or otherwise. 2. All costs incurred in the preparation of the proposal, the submission of additional information and/or any aspect of a proposal prior to award of a written contract will be borne by the respondent. The City will provide only the staff assistance and documentation specifically referred to herein and will not be responsible for any cost or obligation of any kind, which may be incurred by the respondent. All proposals submitted to City shall become property of the City. XVI. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE A. The City's tentative schedule for this project is as follows: 1. City Release RFP August 5, 2002 2. Proposal Due August 22, 2002 3. Estimated Contract Award September 16, 2002 XVII. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DEADLINE Proposals are due in the office of the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2002. XVIILISSUING OFFICE Santa Ana Public Works Agency, office of the Executive Director, telephone (714) 647-5071. XIX. ADDENDA Any subsequent changes in RFP from the date of issuance to date of submittal will result in an addendum by the issuing office. XX. PRIME CONSULTANT RESPONSIBLITIES The selected Consultant will be required to assume responsibilities for all services in his proposal. The selected Consultant will be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the Agreement. XXI. DELAYS The City reserves the right to delay schedule dates if it is to the advantage of the City of Santa Ana. XXII. PROJECT CONTROL Control of the project shall remain the total responsibility of the City of Santa Ana, XXIII.RULES FOR PROPOSALS The signer of the proposal must declare in writing that the only person, persons, company or parties interested in the proposal as principals are named therein; that the proposal is made without collusion with any other person, persons, company or parties submitting a proposal; that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud; and, that the signer of the proposal has full authority to bind the principal proposer. 8 XXIV.METHOD OF PAYMENT The Consultant shall submit a monthly invoice to the City for the services rendered in that month. The invoice shall include a detailed breakdown of the services, the project title, the tasks, the hours, and hourly rates. XXV. REGULATIONS The selected Consultant shall be expected to comply with all applicable federal, state, city regulations, and contract provisions. E