Transtech Engineers Inc - FY2022-086-01AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES (“Amendment No. 1”) by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
(“City”) and TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC., a California Corporation (“Consultant”) is
effective as of February 7, 2023.
RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Professional Services
dated May 17, 2022 (“Agreement”) whereby Consultant agreed to provide Building and Safety
Services for three years with the option to extend for an additional one-year period for a total
Contract Sum of $640,000 and an annual not-to-exceed amount of $160,000.
B. City requires more services than anticipated, therefore City and Consultant now
desire to amend the Agreement to increase the total Contract Sum from $640,000 to $1,440,000
over the term of the Agreement and increase the annual not-to-exceed amount from $160,000 to
$360,000, at the rates provided for in the Agreement.
TERMS
1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein. Deleted text is
indicated in strikethrough and added text in bold italics.
a.2.1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth m this Agreement, City agrees to
pay Consultant the amounts specified m the "Schedule of Compensation"
attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference.
The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall
not exceed $640,000 (Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars) $1,440,000.00
(One Million Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars) (the "Contract
Sum"), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section l.9.
Annual compensation shall not exceed $160,000 (One Hundred Sixty
Thousand Dollars) $360,000 (Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars).
2.Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1,
all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and
after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement,
it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement.
3.Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and
Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations
arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been
no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein. Each party
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represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding
obligation.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1,
City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events
that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default
under the Agreement.
City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1,
Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no
events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material
default under the Agreement.
4.Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that
they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the
obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.
5.Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this
Amendment No. 1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 1, and
(iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement
to which said party is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
municipal corporation
____________________________________
Barbara Ferraro, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
_________________________________
William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC., a
California corporation
By: ________________________________
Name: Allen Cayir
Title: President
By: ________________________________
Name: Sybil Cayir
Title: Secretary
Address: 13367 Benson Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from
each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any
Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES
SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS
MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
and
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and
entered into on May 17, 2022, by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
California municipal corporation ("City") and Transtech Engineers, Inc , a California
Corporation ("Consultant") City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or collectively,
as "Party"or"Parties "
RECITALSAI
A City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals, the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement
B Consultant, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the
services defined and described particularly m Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the
City to perform those services
C Pursuant to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, City has authority
to enter into and execute this Agreement
D The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of
those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that
the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by
the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows
ARTICLE 1 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scone of Services
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall
provide those services specified in the "Scope of Services", as stated in the Proposal, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein
as the "services" or "work" hereunder As a material inducement to the City entenng into this
Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and
facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement m a thorough,
competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services
contemplated herein Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its
ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein Consultant covenants that it
shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required
hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose
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mtended For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional standards" shall mean
those standards of practice recognized by similarly licensed firms performing similar work under
similar circumstances
1 2 Consultant's Proposal.
The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant's Proposal which shall be incorporated
herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein In the event of any inconsistency
between the terms of such Proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall
govern
1 3 Compliance with Law
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder
in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and
any Federal, State or local governmental entity having junsdiction m effect at the time service is
rendered
1 4 California Labor Law
If the Scope of Services includes any "public work" or "maintenance work," as those
terms are defined m California Labor Code section 1720 et seq and California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more,
Consultant shall pay prevailmg wages for such work and comply with the requirements in
California Labor Code section 1770 et seq and 1810 et seq, and all other applicable laws,
including the following requirements
(a) Public Work The Parties acknowledge that some or all of the work to be
performed under this Agreement is a "public work" as defined m Labor Code Section 1720 and
that this Agreement is therefore subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works contracts
and the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR")
implementing such statutes The work performed under this Agreement is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the DIR Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescnbed by
regulation
(b) Prevailing Wages Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to the extent
required by Labor Code Section 1771 Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773 2, copies of the
prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any
interested party on request By initiating any work under this Agreement, Consultant
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages, and Consultant shall post a copy of the same at each job site where work is performed
under this Agreement
(c) Penalty for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages Consultant shall comply with
and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment
of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages The
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Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $200 (two hundred dollars) for each calendar
day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the
DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to
this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor
(d) Payroll Records Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the
provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to
keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as
specified in Section 1776, certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as
provided by Section 1776, and inform the City of the location of the records
(e) Apprentices Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Sections 1777 5, 1777 6, and 1777 7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8,
Section 200 et seq concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects
Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all
apprenticeable occupations Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall
provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program
Withm 60 (sixty) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of
its subconsultants shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice
hours performed under this Agreement
(f) Eight-Hour Work Day Consultant acknowledges that 8 (eight)hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code
Section 1810
(g) Penalties for Excess Hours Consultant shall comply with and be bound by
the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess
hours The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $25 (twenty five dollars for each
worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any
subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work
more than 8 (eight) hours in any one calendar day and 40 (forty) hours m any one calendar week
in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of 8
(eight) hours per day, and 40 (forty) hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public
work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than one
and 11/2 (one and one half)times the basic rate of pay
(h) Workers' Compensation California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700
provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its
employees if it has employees In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code
Section 1861, Consultant certifies as follows
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of
this contract"
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(i) Consultant's Responsibility for Subcontractors For every subcontractor
who will perform work under this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for such
subcontractor's compliance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720)
of the California Labor Code, and shall make such compliance a requirement in any contract
with any subcontractor for work under this Agreement Consultant shall be required to take all
actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance,
including without limitation, conductmg a review of the certified payroll records of the
subcontractor on a penodic basis or upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to
pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages Consultant shall diligently take
corrective action to halt or rectify any such failure by any subcontractor
1 5 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals
as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement
Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus
applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary
for the Consultant's performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any
such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City
hereunder
1.6 Familiarity with Work
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly
investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (u) has carefully considered
how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and
restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement If the services mvolve
work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or
will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services
hereunder Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will
materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform
the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions
are received from the Contract Officer in the form of a Change Order
1 7 Care of Work.
The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to
furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents,
plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be
responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City,
except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence
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1 8 Further Responsibilities of Parties
Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement Both parties agree to act m good faith to execute all
instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Agreement Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible
for the service of the other
1 9 Additional Services
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without
mvalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services
or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work No such extra work may be
undertaken unless a written Change Order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant,
incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra
work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the
written approval of the Consultant Any increase m compensation of up to 15% (fifteen percent)
of the Contract Sum, or, in the time to perform of up to 90 (ninety) days, may be approved by the
Contract Officer through a written Change Order Any greater increases, taken either separately
or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council It is expressly understood by Consultant
that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of
Services Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided
pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant
anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor City
may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants No claims
for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures
established in this Section are followed
If m the performance of the contract scope, the Consultant becomes aware of material defects in
the scope, duration or span of the contract or the Consultant becomes aware of extenuating
circumstance that will or could prevent the completion of the contract, on time or on budget, the
Consultant shall inform the Contracting Officer of an anticipated Change Order This proposed
change order will stipulate, the facts surrounding the issue, proposed solutions, proposed costs
and proposed schedule impacts
1.10 Special Requirements
Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof
are set forth in the "Special Requirements" attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated
herein by this reference In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit "B"and any
other provisions of this Agreement,the provisions of Exhibit"B"shall govern
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ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
2 1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the
amounts specified m the "Schedule of Compensation" attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and
mcorporated herein by this reference The total compensation, including reimbursement for
actual expenses, shall not exceed $640,000 (Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars)(the "Contract
Sum"), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 19 Annual
compensation shall not exceed $160,000 (One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars)
2 2 Method of Compensation.
The method of compensation may include (i) a lump sum payment upon completion, (ii)
payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services, (iii)
payment for time and matenals based upon the Consultant's rates as specified in the Schedule of
Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks,
and (b) the Contract Sum is not exceeded, or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the
Schedule of Compensation
2 3 Reimbursable Expenses
Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for
reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in
advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4 5,
and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation The Contract Sum shall include the
attendance of Consultant at all project meetmgs reasonably deemed necessary by the City
Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services If
Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordmation, Consultant
shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings
2 4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice, using the City template,
or in a format acceptable to the City, for all work performed and expenses incurred during the
precedmg month in a form approved by City's Director of Finance By submitting an invoice for
payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the
Agreement The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the
following categories labor (by sub-category), travel, matenals, equipment, supplies, and sub-
contractor contracts Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories Consultant
shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person
City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine
whether the work performed and expenses incurred are m compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant
which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7 3, City will use its best efforts to cause
Consultant to be paid within 45 (forty-five) days of receipt of Consultant's correct and
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undisputed invoice, however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run
procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period In the
event any charges or expenses are disputed by City,the ongmal invoice shall be returned by City
to Consultant for correction and resubmission Review and payment by City for any mvoice
provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided
herein or any applicable law
2 5 Waiver.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be
deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant
ARTICLE 3 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement
3 2 Schedule of Performance
Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a
written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in
the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by this
reference When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the
Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer through a Change
Order, but not exceeding 90 (ninety)days cumulatively
3.3 Force Maieure
The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather,
fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes,
wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, mcludmg the City, if the Consultant
shall within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in
writing of the causes of the delay The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of
delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when
and if m the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified The Contract Officer's
determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement In no event shall
Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of
this Agreement, however caused, Consultant's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement
pursuant to this Section
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3 4 Term
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall continue m full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding three
years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance
(Exhibit"D") The City may, in its discretion, extend the Term by one additional one-year terms
ARTICLE 4 COORDINATION OF WORK
4 1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.
The following principals of Consultant ("Principals") are hereby designated as being the
principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the
work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith
Allen Cayir President
(Name) (Title)
Sybil Cavir Secretary
(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement
Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for
directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the
services hereunder All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be
under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals For purposes of this Agreement, the
foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced
by Consultant without the express wntten approval of City Additionally, Consultant shall utilize
only the personnel included in the Proposal to perform services pursuant to this Agreement
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of
Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this
Agreement Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant's staff and subcontractors,
if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any
such performance City shall have the right to approve or reject any proposed replacement
personnel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld
4 2 Status of Consultant.
Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation,
debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless
such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in
writing by City Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or
any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers,
employees or agents of City Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant's officers, employees or
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agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may
otherwise accrue to City's employees Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may
have to any such rights
4.3 Contract Officer
The Contract Officer shall be the Director of Community Development or such person as
may be designated by the City Manager It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to assure that
the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the
Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer Unless
otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of
the Contract Officer The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City
Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of
this Agreement
4 4 Independent Consultant.
Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode
or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein,
except as otherwise set forth herein City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge,
supervision or control of Consultant's employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing
their number, compensation or hours of service Consultant shall perform all services required
herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role Consultant
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are
agents or employees of City City shall not m any way or for any purpose become or be deemed
to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a jomt venturer or a member of any
,joint enterprise with Consultant
4 5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and
employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement Therefore,
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform m whole or in part the services
required hereunder without the express written approval of the City, all subcontractors included
m the Proposal are deemed approved In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein
may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation
of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of
City Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons
acting in concert of more 25% (twenty five percent) of the present ownership and/or control of
Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis In the event of any such
unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void No
approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability
hereunder without the express consent of City
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ARTICLE 5 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5 1 Insurance Coverages
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form satisfactory to City
(a) General liability insurance Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01,
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage The policy must include contractual liability that
has not been amended Any endorsement restricting standard ISO "msured contract" language
will not be accepted
(b) Automobile liability insurance Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury
and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with
Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, m an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident
(c) Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection
with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of$1,000,000 per claim and m the aggregate Any
policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this
Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than
three (3)years after completion of the services required by this Agreement
(d) Workers' compensation insurance Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at
least$1,000,000)
(e) Subcontractors Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated
herein
(f) Additional Insurance Policies of such other insurance, as may be required
in the Special Requirements in Exhibit"B"
5 2 General Insurance Requirements
(a) Proof of insurance Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation
endorsement for workers' compensation Insurance certificates and endorsements must be
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approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance Current certification
of msurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time
(b) Duration of coverage Consultant shall procure and maintain for the
duration of this Agreement msurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services hereunder
by Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants
(c) Primary/noncontnbuting Coverage provided by Consultant shall be
primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintamed by City shall not be required
to contribute with it The limits of msurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination
of primary and umbrella or excess insurance Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or
be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-
contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City's own msurance or self-insurance shall
be called upon to protect it as a named insured
(d) City's rights of enforcement In the event any policy of insurance required
under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced,
City has the right but not the duty to obtain and continuously maintain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement
(e) Acceptable insurers All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance
or that is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an
assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher)and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger)
in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by
the City's Risk Manager
(f) Waiver of subrogation All insurance coverage maintamed or procured
pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or
appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow
Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to
waive their right of recovery prior to a loss Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery
against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of
its subconsultants
(g) Enforcement of contract provisions (non-estoppel) Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder
(h) Requirements not limiting Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other
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requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance Specific
reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given
issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other
coverage, or a waiver of any type If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums
shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained
by the Consultant Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits
of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City
(i) Notice of cancellation Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or
broker and insurers to provide to City with a 30 (thirty) day notice of cancellation (except for
nonpayment for which a 10 (ten) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage
(1) Additional insured status General liability policies shall provide or be
endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers
shall be additional insureds under such policies This provision shall also apply to any
excess/umbrella liability policies
(k) Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations None of the coverages
required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting
endorsement of any kmd that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing
(1) Separation of insureds A severability of interests provision must apply for
all additional insureds ensunng that Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of
liability The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions
(m) Pass through clause Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants,
subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in
the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements
required of Consultant Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes
all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements
of this section Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants,
subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review
(n) Agency's nght to revise specifications The City reserves the right at any
time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by
giving the Consultant 90 (ninety) days advance written notice of such change If such change
results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant's compensation
(o) Self-insured retentions Any self-insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated,
lowered, or replaced by a deductible Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these
specifications unless approved by City
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(p) Timely notice of claims Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's performance
under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required
liability policies
(q) Additional insurance Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work
5 3 Indemnification
To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to mdemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") against, and will
hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial,
administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs,
penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened(herein "claims
or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in
connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein
of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or
entity for which Consultant is legally liable ("indemnitors"), or arising from Consultant's or
indemnitors' reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant's or indemnitors'
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, and m connection therewith
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and
attorneys' fees mcurred in connection therewith,
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its
officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection
with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of
Consultant hereunder, and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and
employees harmless therefrom,
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to
any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims
arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work,
operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers,
agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or
employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys'
fees
Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if
it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and
failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof This
indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or
omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional
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services hereunder The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occumng
as a result of City's sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City's negligence,
except that design professionals' indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities
arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional The
indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive
termination of this Agreement
ARTICLE 6 RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records.
Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of
accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the
disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the "books and records"), as
shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract
Officer to evaluate the performance of such services Any and all such documents shall be
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete
and detailed The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all
times dunng normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make
records and transcripts from such records Such records shall be maintained for a period of three
(3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such
records in the event any audit is required In the event of dissolution of Consultant's business,
custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by
Consultant's successor in interest Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully
cooperate with the City m providing access to the books and records if a public records request is
made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records
Act
6 2 Reports
Consultant shall penodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports
concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer
shall require Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost
of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement For this reason, Consultant
agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that
may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein
or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant
shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the
estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design
services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed
6 3 Ownership of Documents.
All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes,
computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the "documents and materials")
prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this
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Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the
Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim
for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full
rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder Any
use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of
uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the
City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant's guarantee and warranties
shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment Consultant may retain copies of such
documents for its own use Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein
All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared
by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify
City for all damages resulting therefrom Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents
and materials that may qualify as "works made for hire" as defined in 17 U S C § 101, such
documents and materials are hereby deemed"works made for hire" for the City
6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information
(a) All information gamed or work product produced by Consultant m
performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the
public domain or already known to Consultant Consultant shall not release or disclose any such
information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written
authorization from the Contract Officer
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not,
without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City
Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at
depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed
under this Agreement Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary"
provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena
(c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of
Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City
shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and
fees, including attorney's fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant's conduct
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice
of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery
request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work
performed there under City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be
present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding Consultant agrees to cooperate fully
with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests
provided by Consultant However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean
the right by City to control, direct, or rewnte said response
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ARTICLE 7 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
7.1 California Law.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to
performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California Legal actions
concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be
instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other
appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
,jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action In the event of litigation in a U S District
Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, m the County of Los
Angeles, State of California
7 2 Disputes: Default
In the event that Consultant is m default under the terms of this Agreement,the City shall
not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed
after the date of default Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the
reasons for the default The notice shall include the timeframe m which Consultant may cure the
default This timeframe is 15 (fifteen) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if
circumstances warrant During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold
all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices In the
alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding
invoices during the period of default If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take
necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article Any failure on the part of the City
to give notice of the Consultant's default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City's
legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement
7 3 Retention of Funds
Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant
(whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be m
dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or
damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by
reason of Consultant's acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant's
obligation under this Agreement In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount
or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear
to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for
interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim The failure of
City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of
the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein
7 4 Waiver
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant Waiver by any
party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other
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provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement
Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of
the provisions of this Agreement No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by
a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a
waiver Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of
any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement
7 5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party
of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or
different times, of any other nghts or remedies for the same default or any other default by the
other party
7.6 Legal Action
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in
equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel
specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtam
any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement Notwithstanding any contrary
provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections
905 et seq and 910 et seq , in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement
7 7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term
This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided
m the following Section for termination for cause The City reserves the right to terminate this
Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant,
except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be
such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer Upon receipt of any notice of
termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be
specifically approved by the Contract Officer Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for
all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services
authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation
or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7 3 In the
event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the
Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7 2
7 8 Termination for Default of Party
If termination is due to the failure of the other Party to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement
(a) City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7 2, take over the work
and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable
to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the
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compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate
such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off
or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated
(b) Consultant may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7 2, terminate the
Agreement upon written notice to the City`s Contract Officer Consultant shall be entitled to
payment for all work performed up to the date of termination
7.9 Attorneys' Fees.
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any
action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or
equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees Attorney's fees shall include attorney's
fees on any appeal, and m addition a party entitled to attorney's fees shall be entitled to all other
reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other
necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation All such fees shall be
deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or
not such action is prosecuted to judgment
ARTICLE 8 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. NON-DISCRIMINATION
8 1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which
may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the
terms of this Agreement
8.2 Conflict of Interest
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or pnncipal of its firm, has or shall
acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests
of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant's performance of services under this
Agreement Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor
without the express written consent of the Contract Officer Consultant agrees to at all times
avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City
in the performance of this Agreement
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the
Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation,
partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any
State statute or regulation The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay
or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement
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8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.
Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons
claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discnmination against or segregation of,
any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual
onentation,mantal status, national ongin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of
this Agreement Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed
and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed,
religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other
protected class
8 4 Unauthorized Aliens.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal
Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U S C § 1101 et seq, as amended, and in connection
therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein Should Consultant so employ
such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this
Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of
unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such
liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees,
incurred by City
ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notices.
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either
party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in wntmg and
either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City
Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd , Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 and in
the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of
this Agreement Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of
address m writing Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in
72 (seventy two)hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided m this section
9 2 Interpretation
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship
of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply
9 3 Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
onginal, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument
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9.4 Integration; Amendment
This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive
expression of the understanding of the parties It is understood that there are no oral agreements
between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels
any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between
the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement No amendment to or modification
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by
the City Council The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be
waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void
9.5 Severability.
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or
sections contained m this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid
judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall
not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent
of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives
either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless
9 6 Warranty& Representation of Non-Collusion.
No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision
relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of
any corporation, partnership, or association m which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or
m violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly
interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation The determination of
"financial interest" shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be
"remote" or "nonmterests" pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091 5 Consultant
warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party
including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration,
or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement
Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s),
omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money,
consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City
official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any
agreement Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other
conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render
this Agreement void and of no force or effect
Consultant's Authorized Initials AC,
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9.7 Corporate Authority
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that(i) such
party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally
bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering mto this Agreement does not
violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound This Agreement shall
be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date and year first-above written
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SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED,AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE
INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS,ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION,OR
OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS ENTITY
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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b. Approach to Scope of Services b.1
b.1. Scope of Services
As requested, we are re-stating the Scope of Services with any additions, expansions, clarifications, or
modifications that the firm proposes to provide the services and produce the deliverables contained in the
RFP. The following section b.2. Service Approach, describes how completing the Scope of Services will be
approached and any cost-saving or value-adding strategies or innovations our firm will bring to the project.
The following Scope of Services represents the services and responsibilities the successful proposer
will be expected to provide and perform.
A. Plan Check: Review building and development plans for conformance with the California Building,
Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes (the "Codes"), the California Energy Standards, City
ordinances and other requirements as set by City Departments, as well as arranging for reviews by other
responsible agencies, as appropriate. Type of proposed plan check work may include new construction
(residential and commercial), remodel, additions, green building, ADA, Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design ("LEED"), onsite wastewater treatment systems ("OWTS") and public nuisance
abatement.
Consultant must be able to perform electronic plan review.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, Consultant will be asked to complete first plan check of
residential construction within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the submittal and subsequent plan
checks within five(5)calendar days of receipt of the re-submittal. Consultant shall provide all plan check
comments in typed format for all initial and subsequent plan reviews. Plan review letter comments
shall be specific, detailed, complete, and reference plan sheet numbers and code sections where
applicable.
B. Inspection: The City has three full-time building inspectors: thus, this service shall only be provided on an
as-needed basis when staffing and/or workload constraints exist. Upon request, provide field inspections
during the course of construction, pursuant to applicable Codes. Standard City operating
procedures is that inspections are made by the next working day following a request made by 4:00
PM on the preceding day. City permit technicians will provide appointments for field inspections within
a specified time frame on the day of the inspection.
C. Code Enforcement: The City employs two full-time code enforcement officers: thus, this service shall
only be provided on an as-needed basis when staffing and/or workload constraints exist. Upon request,
inspect and enforce all violations of the Codes and Standards, including substandard conditions.
Attend office conferences and appeals to the Board of Appeals or the City Council, pursuant to requests
for attendance from the Director of Community Development or his or her designee. Report to the
appropriate City Departments all suspected violations of other City ordinances and requirements.
D. As-Needed Support: Provide as-needed staffing support, when requested. As- needed staff support
may include building official, permit technician, and supplemental inspection services as
required to appropriately respond to emergencies or natural disasters.
E. Coordination: Coordinate staffing and workload with the Building Official and/or the Director of
Community Development or his or her designee, and provide appropriate information to the
public.
F. Meetings: Attend meetings with City staff, City officials, developers, contractors,and the general public,
as necessary for the execution of plan check services or as required by the Building Official and/or the
Director of Community Development or his or her designee.
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b. Approach to Scope of Services b.2
G. Records: Maintain all original Building and Safety records and files at City Hall.
H. Training & Certification: Provide periodic technical training to keep Consultant's staff up to date on
the latest codes and building techniques. Provide to, and receive from, the Community Development
Department's staff appropriate training to coordinate the functions of the Department and the Consultant.
Plan review and inspection staff shall have obtained and must maintain current ICC certifications.
Consultant shall also employ sufficient number of certified CASP disabled access specialist pursuant to
the requirements of S.B.I 608.
I. Availability to the Public: The Consultant understands that building and safety personnel must be
available to provide information about the status of active plan check applications and/or permits and
to answer general questions from the public at the counter or over the telephone during City Hall
business hours when requested to do so by City staff. Such public availability will be provided by either
the City or Consultant's personnel using schedules established by the City's Building Official that
optimize service to the public.
J. Vehicles and equipment: Provide all vehicles and equipment necessary to properly perform the services
and duties required.
K. Certified Personnel: Consultant's employees who perform services for the City pursuant to this
Agreement must be ICC certified and state licensed P.E. plan check engineer(s) and ICC certified
building inspector(s) including having the availability of CASP certified access specialists on an as
needed basis.
b.2. Service Approach
Transtech's unique "Customer Care" approach in delivering Building and Safety Services in an efficient, cost-
effective, and timely manner:
✓ Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and
responsive approach.
✓ Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.
✓ We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable
of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies,
including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff
and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments
undertaken by our organization in compliance with City's specific procedures, standards, and
requirements.
✓ We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help them prepare a set of
plans which have all of the required information clearly and logically presented.
✓ Additionally, we never hesitate to make suggestions which help eliminate complicated details, reduce
construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. Experience has taught us
well that inspection time and applicant frustration can both be substantially reduced, while increasing
overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during the plan review process. And in the case
of homeowners, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is truly a partner in a process
that can often be a source of stress and tension for many applicants, and we fully understand that.
✓ This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit
much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan.
✓ Transtech provides all plan check comments on electronic files. All plan check comments are provided
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b. Approach to Scope of Services b.3
on pdf format electronically, as well as hard copies. Plan review corrections are written clearly and are
fully detailed to explain the Code deficiency.
✓ To help the applicant better understand the problem, Transtech provides as much information during
plan review as possible. We believe that if the applicant has a clear understanding of the problem, he or
she can take the necessary steps to correct the condition. This policy reduces the number of plan review
rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time
our staff is required to spend on that particular plan. Unclear and/or cryptic corrections are never written,
and all correction lists, except those written over the counter, are typed and printed on a laser printer.
✓ Our plan checkers confer early on and respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer,
applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer,
applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks where the plan corrections.
✓ Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps
eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs,and/or provide details which are easy to verify
in the field.
✓ All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day.
We take pride in our "Same Day Response" motto.
✓ Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech's "customer friendly" service approach.
✓ We will strive to enhance the City's image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live,invest
and conduct business.
✓ Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing "Customer
Care" to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and
electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.
Plan Check Processing:
When a plan check order is received, it is logged and reviewed by Building Staff and then assigned to
applicable plan checkers. The plan check duration is monitored thru the plan check log data base, which
generates messages at identified intervals to inform plan checker and supervising Sr. Staff so that they are
aware of how the progress and status continuously. If any potential delay is monitored, necessary steps are
taken, such as meeting with plan checker to review the schedule, workload, performance, and identify
actions, including assigning additional staff, if necessary, to ensure timely completion of assignment.
Plan Check Coordination:
• Our plan checkers respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. When
requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. at our
offices to answer questions or for rechecks.
• Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps
eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify
in the field. This pro-active approach reduces inspection time and questions, and applicant frustration,
while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during plan review process.
Especially, when the applicant is a homeowner trying to improve his/her property, this policy often
demonstrates early on that the City really is here to help.
Approach to Meeting with Applicants:
Our staff is available to applicants by phone and through email or through virtual meeting for questions or
available to meet for rechecks if necessary. Our policy is to meet with applicants virtually via TEAMS or ZOOM
or when necessary, at City Hall, but we also have an available facility at our office meetings with applicants.
Expedited/Off-Business Hours/Weekend Services:
If the City receives a request from applicants for expedited plan check services, Transtech staff is able to
provide additional resources to accommodate such a request. If the City requests inspection services,
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b. Approach to Scope of Services b.4
Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate inspection requests during off business
hours and weekends.
Quick Turn Around and Expedited Service:
Transtech will provide plan checks on a quick turn-around schedule. Transtech also provides expedited
service when requested. Applicant will be able to see online on real time the progress of plan check
submittals.
Electronic Plan Check:
• Transtech provides Electronic Plan Check. Please click here for a sample of our electronic plan check
portal at one of our contract Cities.
• We offer electronic plan check submittal portal to our client cities at no cost.
Virtual Counter:
We offer virtual meetings with plan checkers. Please click here to explore the virtual plan check counter
appointment calendar for one of the Cities,
Electronic Plan Check and Virtual Meeting Calendar set-up:
Transtech has integrated many technological assets into its services to provide most efficient and cost-
effective service. We provide fully automated electronic plan submittal, checking and tracking. We provide
this on our company portal, as well as offer same portal to our client cities on their web sites.
Weekend, Holiday & Atter Work Inspection:
Transtech is readily available and has the resources to provide weekend, holiday, and after-work hour
inspections as requested by the City Manager or designee.
Emergency Response:
In the event of a local or regional emergency or disaster, our staff will be accessible to provide Building and
Safety services as directed by the City. All of our building officials and inspectors have gone through extensive
training to be SAP Evaluator and registered with the State of California Safety Assessment Program.
Readily Available Staff:
Transtech has a large pool of well experienced in-house staff readily available to provide requested
services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Other Services:
Transtech is a full-service municipal consulting firm that currently provides a variety of different city services
for public agencies. We understand that Transtech would be responsible for all correspondence related to
activities of the Building and Safety Division. In addition, Transtech would respond to any complaints, perform
investigations, provide problem-solving methods for unique or challenging plan check or code interpretation
issues, provide report writing and policy & procedure recommendations, and attend City Council and
Commission meetings as requested by the City Manager or designee.
Sample Electronic Plan Checks:
✓ Following pages include sample snap shots of various types of electronic plan checks.
✓ Also, links for each plan check is provided to review full plan check documents.
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Proposal—BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK SERVICES A_30 TRANS'EC"
f. Quality Control Plan (Per RFP limited to 1 page) f.1
Transtech's unique "Customer Care" approach in delivering High Quality Building and Safety Services in an
efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner:
✓ Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and
responsive approach.
✓ Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.
✓ We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable
of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies,
including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff
and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments
undertaken by our organization in compliance with City's specific procedures, standards, and
requirements.
✓ We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help them prepare a set of
plans which have all of the required information clearly and logically presented.
✓ Additionally, we never hesitate to make suggestions which help eliminate complicated details, reduce
construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. Experience has taught us
well that inspection time and applicant frustration can both be substantially reduced, while increasing
overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during the plan review process. And in the case
of homeowners, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is truly a partner in a process
that can often be a source of stress and tension for many applicants, and we fully understand that.
✓ This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit
much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan.
✓ Transtech provides all plan check comments on electronic files. All plan check comments are provided
on pdf format electronically, as well as hard copies. Plan review corrections are written clearly and are
fully detailed to explain the Code deficiency.
✓ To help the applicant better understand the problem, Transtech provides as much information during
plan review as possible. We believe that if the applicant has a clear understanding of the problem, he or
she can take the necessary steps to correct the condition. This policy reduces the number of plan review
rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time
our staff is required to spend on that particular plan. Unclear and/or cryptic corrections are never written,
and all correction lists, except those written over the counter, are typed and printed on a laser printer.
✓ Our plan checkers confer early on and respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer,
applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer,
applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks where the plan corrections.
✓ Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps
eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify
in the field.
✓ All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day.
We take pride in our "Same Day Response" motto.
✓ Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech's "customer friendly" service approach.
✓ We will strive to enhance the City's image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live,invest
and conduct business.
✓ Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing "Customer
Care" to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and
electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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EXHIBIT "C"
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
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e. Project Cost e.1
Fee Schedule:
Description Fee per Hr.
Plan Review $135.00
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Permit Technician $86.00
Inspector $1 18.00
Senior Inspector $134.00
Code Enforcement $118.00
Deputy Building Official/Plan Check Engineer $161.00
Building Official $172.00
Any other services requested by the City shall be per Transtech Schedule of Hourly Rates
The above fees will be increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers("CPI-U") for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February
by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS,INC.
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Effective throu . h June 30, 2023
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BUILDING & SAFETY
Field Technician $86 Labor Compliance Analyst $145 Permit Technician $86
Engineering Technician $102 Funds Coordinator $150 Plan Check Technician/Analyst $118
Assistant CAD Drafter $124 Utility Coordinator $161 Building Inspector $118
Senior CAD Drafter $145 Office Engineer $145 Senior Inspector $134
Associate Designer $150 Construction Inspector $145 Plans Examiner/Checker $145
Senior Designer $161 Senior Construction Inspector $156 Plan Check Engineer $161
Design Project Manager $199 Construction Manager $199 Deputy Building Official $161
Assistant Engineer $129 Resident Engineer $199 Building Official $172
Staff/AssociateCivilEngineer $156 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION PLANNING
Senior Civil Engineer $209 Public Works Inspector $145 Community Development Technician $86
Traffic Analyst Technician $118 Senior Public Works Inspector $156 Planning Technician $91
Associate Traffic Analyst $140 Supervising PW Inspector $161 Assistant Planner $129
Senior Traffic Analyst $161 SURVEY AND MAPPING Associate Planner $135
Professional Transportation Planner $177 Survey Analyst $145 Senior Planner $166
Traffic Engineer Technician $102 Senior Survey Analyst $156 Planning Manager $177
Associate Traffic Engineer $156 2-Man Survey Crew $333 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Traffic Engineer $177 Survey&Mapping Specialist $188 Administrative/Clerical $70
Senior Traffic Engineer $199 Licensed Land Surveyor $204 Project Accountant $86
Project Manager $183 FUNDING & GRANT WRITING
Senior Project Manager $199 Funds Analyst $140
Deputy City Engineer $172 Senior Funds Analyst $150
City Engineer $188 Graphic&Rendering Designer $134
Principal Engineer $209 Grant Writer $166
Funds&Grant Project Manager $188
The above fees will be increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers
("CPI-(1)for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S.Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of
Labor Statistic.
As requested in the RFP,following is cost estimate associated with a typical residential plan check:
Typical residential plan review, depending on the size, complexity of the design and quality of the plan
preparation may cost between $1,100 to $3,500 plan review fees.
LProposal-BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK SERVICESA-34 TR 7ti5rF(h
EXHIBIT "D
Schedule of Performance
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, Consultant shall complete
first plan check of residential construction within ten (10) calendar days
of receipt of the submittal and subsequent plan checks within five (5)
calendar days of receipt of the re-submittal.
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