HomeMy WebLinkAbout25F - ON CALL SVCS ENGINEERING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
AUGUST 18, 2008
TITLE:
AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING
AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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CITY MANAGER
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Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the
attached agreements with DMJM Harris, URS, Penco Engineering and Psomas,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, to provide engineering, architectural and landscaping services
for the not to exceed amount of $200,000 for each firm.
DISCUSSION
staff has solicited proposals for engineering and landscaping services.
These services are required to augment City staff to complete the design
of street rehabilitation, park and facility improvement projects in a
timely manner.
Six qualified firms were contacted and four firms submitted proposals.
These proposals were reviewed by a review committee comprised of personnel
from City Agencies.
The ratings for all four firms are as follows:
FIRM
RATING
1. DMJM Harris
2. URS
3. Penco Engineering
4. Psomas
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The fee rate schedules for these firms were compared. The rates are
consistent, reasonable and in line with staff's estimate. Because of the
experience of key personnel, client satisfaction and competitive rates, it
is recommended that the firms of DMJM Harris, URS, Penco Engineering and
Psomas be retained for the required services.
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Agreements for On-Call Engineering and
Landscaping Services
August 18, 2008
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed contracts will have a limit of $200,000 for each firm. Funds
to pay for the design engineering and landscaping services will be charged
to the various projects in the Capital Improvement Program.
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CONSUL TANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of August, 2008 by and
between PSOMAS, a California corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the City of Santa
Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and
laws ofthe State of California (hereinafter "City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
engineering and landscaping services.
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 engineering and landscape architecture services on an on-call
basis, as set forth in its Proposal dated May 22, 2008, attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement
and incorporated by reference.
2. DELIVERY OF WORK PRODUCT - OWNERSHIP
Consultant warrants and represents that it has the absolute right to enter into and perform
this Agreement and will perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with standards and
practices prevailing in the industry. Consultant's contribution to the Project, including works to
be produced by Consultant hereunder, will not infringe or misappropriate the proprietary or
personal rights of any third person or party. Consultant shall deliver to City any work product
which results from the services provided. Said work product shall be submitted in hard copy and
produced in a form compatible with City's information systems, as agreed between the Project
Manager and Consultant.
In regard to all copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings, films, recordings,
videotapes, and computer programs, Consultant agrees, for itself and its affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers, that (a) other such material may not be
copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material, whether
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copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting within the
scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty-free,
nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to disclose,
publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
3. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services,
the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this
Agreement, shall not exceed $200,000.00 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.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on
expenditure of allocated funds, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 13, below.
5. 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.
6. 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:
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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$I,OOO,OOO 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. 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 (30) 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 refuses 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.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
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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
negligent direct or indirect operations ofthe Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, agents,
employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in
section I 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 negligent
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 ofthe events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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)
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P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
telefacsimile (714) 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director of the Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-36)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
telefacsimile (714) 647-5635
and
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:
PSOMAS
3187 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 250
Costa Mesa, California 92626
telefacsimile (714) 667-7174
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
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, communication 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.
11. 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.
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12. 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.
13. TERMINATION
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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
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hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California,
the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental 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.
17. 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 fully, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PATRICIA E. HEALY
Clerk of the Council
DAVID N. REAM
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PSOMAS
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER
City Attorney
By:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
TOM HERBEL
Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
Insurance Company
This endorsement modifies such insurance as is afforded by the provisions of Policy
# relating to the following:
1. The City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 9270 I; its
officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives are named as additional insureds
("additional insureds") with regard to liability and defense of suits arising from the operations
and uses performed by or on behalf ofthe named insured.
2. With respect to claims arising out of the operations and uses performed by or on
behalf ofthe named insured, such insurance as is afforded by this policy is primary and is not
additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the
additional insureds.
3. This insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought except with respect to the company's limits of liability. The inclusion of any
person or organization as an insured shall not affect any right which such person or organization
would have as a claimant if not so included.
4. With respect to the additional insureds, this insurance shall not be cancelled, or
materially reduced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
given to the City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701.
(Completion of the following, including countersignature, is required to make this endorsement
effective.)
Effective
Policy #
Issued to
, this endorsement form as a part of
Named Insured
Countersigned by
Authorized Representative
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CONSUL TANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of August, 2008 by and
between PENCO Engineering, Inc., a California corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the
City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under 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
engineering and landscaping services.
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 engineering and landscape architecture services on an on-call
basis, as set forth in its Proposal dated May 22, 2008, attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement,
and incorporated by reference.
2. DELIVERY OF WORK PRODUCT - OWNERSHIP
Consultant warrants and represents that it has the absolute right to enter into and perform
this Agreement and will perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with standards and
practices prevailing in the industry. Consultant's contribution to the Project, including works to
be produced by Consultant hereunder, will not infringe or misappropriate the proprietary or
personal rights of any third person or party. Consultant shall deliver to City any work product
which results from the services provided. Said work product shall be submitted in hard copy and
produced in a form compatible with City's information systems, as agreed between the Project
Manager and Consultant.
In regard to all copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings, films, recordings,
videotapes, and computer programs, Consultant agrees, for itself and its affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers, that (a) other such material may not be
copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material, whether
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copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting within the
scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty-free,
nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to disclose,
publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
3. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services,
the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this
Agreement, shall not exceed $200,000.00 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.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on
expenditure of allocated funds, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 13, below.
5. 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.
6. 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
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amount of$I,OOO,OOO 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. 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 (30) 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 refuses 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.
7. 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
negligent 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 negligent
effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all
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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.
8. 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 ofthe 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.
9. 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.
10. 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, CA 92702-1988
telefacsimile (714) 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director of the Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-36)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
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telefacsimile (714) 647-5635
and 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: PENCO Engineering, Inc.
Irvine Technology Park, Bldg 1-725
Irvine, California 92618
telefacsimile (949) 753-0775
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
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, communication 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. TERMINATION
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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 ofthis Agreement.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 governmental 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 ofthis
Agreement.
17. 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
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indemnify City fully, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PATRICIA E. HEALY
Clerk of the Council
DAVIDN. REAM
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER
City Attorney
PENCO ENGINEERING, INC.
By:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
GEORGE A. JURICA
President
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
Insurance Company
This endorsement modifies such insurance as is afforded by the provisions of Policy
# relating to the following:
1. The City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701; its
officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives are named as additional insureds
("additional insureds") with regard to liability and defense of suits arising from the operations
and uses performed by or on behalf ofthe named insured.
2. With respect to claims arising out of the operations and uses performed by or on
behalf of the named insured, such insurance as is afforded by this policy is primary and is not
additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit ofthe
additional insureds.
3. This insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought except with respect to the company's limits of liability. The inclusion of any
person or organization as an insured shall not affect any right which such person or organization
would have as a claimant if not so included.
4. With respect to the additional insureds, this insurance shall not be cancelled, or
materially reduced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
given to the City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701.
(Completion of the following, including countersignature, is required to make this endorsement
effective.)
Effective
Policy #
Issued to
, this endorsement form as a part of
Named Insured
Countersigned by
Authorized Representative
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CONSUL TANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of August, 2008 by and
between URS Corporation, a Nevada Corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the City of
Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under 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
engineering and landscaping services.
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 ofthe 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 engineering and landscape architecture services on an on-call
basis, as set forth in its Proposal dated May 22, 2008, attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement,
and incorporated by reference.
2. DELIVERY OF WORK PRODUCT - OWNERSHIP
Consultant warrants and represents that it has the absolute right to enter into and perform
this Agreement and will perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with standards and
practices prevailing in the industry. Consultant's contribution to the Project, including works to
be produced by Consultant hereunder, will not infringe or misappropriate the proprietary or
personal rights of any third person or party. Consultant shall deliver to City any work product
which results from the services provided. Said work product shall be submitted in hard copy and
produced in a form compatible with City's information systems, as agreed between the Project
Manager and Consultant.
In regard to all copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings, films, recordings,
videotapes, and computer programs, Consultant agrees, for itself and its affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers, that (a) other such material may not be
copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material, whether
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copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting within the
scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty-free,
nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to disclose,
publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
3. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services,
the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this
Agreement, shall not exceed $200,000.00 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.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on
expenditure of allocated funds, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 13, below.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term ofthis 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.
6. 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:
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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$I,OOO,OOO 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. 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 (30) 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 refuses 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 indemnity the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
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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
negligent 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 negligent
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 ofthe terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement.
8. 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 ofthe 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 oflaw; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
reference to information disclosed by the City.
9. 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.
10. 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)
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P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
telefacsimile (714) 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director of the Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-36)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
telefacsimile (714) 647-5635
and
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:
URS Corporation
2020 East First Street, Suite 400
Santa Ana, CA 92705
telefacsimile (714) 667-7174
Attn: Jeff Chapman, P.E.
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
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, communication 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.
11. 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,
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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.
12. 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.
13. TERMINATION
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.
14. DISCRIMINA TION
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.
15. 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 ofthe 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 ofthis 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.
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16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term ofthis Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the 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 governmental 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.
17. 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 fully, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PATRICIA E. HEALY
Clerk of the Council
DAVIDN. REAM
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
URS CORPORATION
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER
City Attorney
By:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
JEFF CHAPMAN
Principal-in-Charge
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
Insurance Company
This endorsement modifies such insurance as is afforded by the provisions of Policy
# relating to the following:
1. The City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701; its
officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives are named as additional insureds
("additional insureds") with regard to liability and defense of suits arising from the operations
and uses performed by or on behalf of the named insured.
2. With respect to claims arising out of the operations and uses performed by or on
behalf of the named insured, such insurance as is afforded by this policy is primary and is not
additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the
additional insureds.
3. This insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought except with respect to the company's limits of liability. The inclusion of any
person or organization as an insured shall not affect any right which such person or organization
would have as a claimant if not so included.
4. With respect to the additional insureds, this insurance shall not be cancelled, or
materially reduced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
given to the City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701.
(Completion of the following, including countersignature, is required to make this endorsement
effective.)
Effective
Policy #
Issued to
, this endorsement form as a part of
Named Insured
Countersigned by
Authorized Representative
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _ day of August, 2008 by and
between DMJM Harris, a California corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the City of Santa
Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under 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
engineering and landscaping services.
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 ofthe 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 engineering and landscape architecture services on an on-call
basis, as set forth in its Proposal dated May 22, 2008, attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement
and incorporated by reference.
2. DELIVERY OF WORK PRODUCT - OWNERSHIP
Consultant warrants and represents that it has the absolute right to enter into and perform
this Agreement and will perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with standards and
practices prevailing in the industry. Consultant's contribution to the Project, including works to
be produced by Consultant hereunder, will not infringe or misappropriate the proprietary or
personal rights of any third person or party. Consultant shall deliver to City any work product
which results from the services provided. Said work product shall be submitted in hard copy and
produced in a form compatible with City's information systems, as agreed between the Project
Manager and Consultant.
In regard to all copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings, films, recordings,
videotapes, and computer programs, Consultant agrees, for itself and its affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers, that (a) other such material may not be
copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material, whether
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copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting within the
scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty-free,
nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to disclose,
publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
3. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services,
the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this
Agreement, shall not exceed $200,000.00 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.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on
expenditure of allocated funds, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 13, below.
5. 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.
6. 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
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amount of$I,OOO,OOO 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. 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 (30) 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 refuses 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 oftermination. 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.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (I) 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
negligent 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 I 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 negligent
effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all
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claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged
to have been suffered, by reason ofthe events referred to in this Section or by reason of the tenns
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City infonnation which due to the nature of such
infonnation is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such infonnation except in the perfonnance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own infonnation of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Infonnation" shall
include all nonpublic infonnation. Confidential infonnation includes not only written
infonnation, but also infonnation transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential infonnation disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent ofthe other
party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any infonnation that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault ofthe 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 infonnation disclosed by the City.
9. 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 perfonnance of services specified under
this Agreement.
10. 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, CA 92702-1988
telefacsimile (714) 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director of the Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-36)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
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telefacsimile (714) 647-5635
and 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: DMJM Harris
999 Town & Country Road
Orange, California 92868
telefacsimile (714) 567-2441
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
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, communication 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. TERMINATION
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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 ofthis Agreement.
14. 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.
15. 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 ofthe 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 ofthis Agreement.
16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the 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 governmental 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.
17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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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 fully, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PATRICIA E. HEALY
Clerk of the Council
DAVID N. REAM
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DMJM HARRIS
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER
City Attorney
By:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
VICTOR MARTINEZ
Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
Insurance Company
This endorsement modifies such insurance as is afforded by the provisions of Policy
# relating to the following:
1. The City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701; its
officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives are named as additional insureds
("additional insureds") with regard to liability and defense of suits arising from the operations
and uses performed by or on behalf of the named insured.
2. With respect to claims arising out of the operations and uses performed by or on
behalf of the named insured, such insurance as is afforded by this policy is primary and is not
additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit ofthe
additional insureds.
3. This insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought except with respect to the company's limits of liability. The inclusion of any
person or organization as an insured shall not affect any right which such person or organization
would have as a claimant if not so included.
4. With respect to the additional insureds, this insurance shall not be cancelled, or
materially reduced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
given to the City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701.
(Completion of the following, including countersignature, is required to make this endorsement
effecti ve.)
Effective
Policy #
Issued to
, this endorsement form as a part of
Named Insured
Countersigned by
Authorized Representative
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