HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. RMI Parking Secuirty Services PSAAPPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Office of the City Manager
By: Brian T. Saeki, Director of Community Development
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RMI
INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO PROVIDE PUBLIC PARKING SECURITY
SERVICES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
That the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RMI
International, Inc., to provide public parking security services in the Downtown area.
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
AGENDA MEMO
DATE: July 24, 2012
On February 14, 2012, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RMI International, Inc., to provide parking
security services at the City -owned downtown parking structure, adjacent public parking
lot, and surrounding public areas through the end of the Fiscal Year 2011 -12. RMI was
selected through an informal bid process as they had the most experience in providing
public parking security experience and were the most cost effective.
Since the implementation of the agreement with RMI, there have been noticeable
reductions in auto and other related crimes in the Downtown area. Given this, staff is
recommending that the City Council continue to contract with RMI for public parking
security services in the Downtown area.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to provide this service will not exceed $100,000 for FY 2012 -13. The contract
would be paid out of the parking structure budget fund.
Attachment: Exhibit "A" Professional Services Agreement
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
EXHIBIT "A"
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of by
and between the City of Downey, a California municipal corporation and charter city
with its principal place of business at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey California
90241 ( "City ") and RMI International Incorporated, a California Corporation, with its
principal place of business at 8125 Somerset Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723
( "Consultant "). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as "Party"
and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
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2.1 Consultant.
CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of
certain professional consulting services required by City on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it has demonstrated competence
and experience in providing economic development and redevelopment consulting
services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the
plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such services for the Downey
Downtown Parking Structure Security ( "Project ") as set forth in this Agreement in Exhibit
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to
furnish to City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and
customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional economic
development and redevelopment consulting services necessary for the Project
( "Services "). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and
performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules
and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2012 to
June 30, 2013 unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete
the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established
schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor.
The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will
determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the
requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor
basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar or
different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel
performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be
employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and
control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such
personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and
as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations
respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes,
income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers'
compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.3 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City
that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this
Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant
may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of
City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key
personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed
below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable
to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a
threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of
persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at
the request of the City. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as
follows: Rick Rodriguez.
3.2.4 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Brian Saeki, or
his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement
( "City's Representative "). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of
the City for all purposes under this Contract. Consultant shall not accept direction or
orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Rick
Rodriguez, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this
Agreement ( "Consultant's Representative "). Consultant's Representative shall have full
authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this
Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services,
using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods,
techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all
portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with
City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff,
consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall
perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner,
consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals
in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains
that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services.
Consultant warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and
experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents
that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including
a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained
throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions
of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without
reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions
which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care
provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub - consultants who is
determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or
timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any
employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner consistent with the
standard of care set forth herein, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Consultant and shall not be re- employed to perform any of the Services or to work on
the Project.
3.2.9 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of
and in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations
in force at the time the Services are performed by Consultant and in any manner
affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all applicable
Cal /OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be
liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the
Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and
regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely
responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold
City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant
to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out
of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
Consultant's violation of such laws, rules and regulations shall also constitute a material
breach of this Agreement.
3.2.10 Insurance.
3.2.10.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not
commence the Services under this Agreement until it has provided evidence
satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In
addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any
subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor
has secured all insurance required under this section.
3.2.10.2 Minimum Requirements. Consultant shall, at its
expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the Agreement by the Consultant, its agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors. Consultant shall also require all of its
subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the
Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of
coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at
least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance
Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2)
Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number
CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and (3) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability.
Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's
Liability Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain limits no Tess than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance
or other form with general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit
shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per accident for
bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers' Compensation and Employer's
Liability: Workers' Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California. Employer's Liability limits of $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or
disease.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability. Consultant shall procure and
maintain, and require its sub - consultants to procure and maintain, during the term of this
Agreement, errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such
insurance shall be in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per claim, and shall be
endorsed to include contractual liability.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies
shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on
forms supplied or approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance
policies:
(A) General Liability. The general liability policy shall be
endorsed to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents
and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the Services or
operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or
equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (2) the insurance coverage shall
be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage
excess of the Consultant's scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self -
insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not be called upon to
contribute with it in any way.
(B) Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy
shall be endorsed to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the
ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned,
leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant or for which the Consultant is responsible;
and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand
in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Consultant's scheduled underlying
coverage. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
(C) Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability
Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers for losses paid under the
terms of the insurance policy which arise from work performed by the Consultant.
(D) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this
Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended,
voided, reduced or canceled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (B) any failure to comply
with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall
not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents and volunteers.
3.2.10.5 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All
insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds
provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the
scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents and volunteers.
3.2.10.6 Deductibles and Self- Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self- insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.
Consultant shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall
reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self- insured retentions as respects the City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers; or (2) the Consultant
shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs,
claims and administrative and defense expenses.
3.2.10.7 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed
with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no Tess than A:VII, licensed to do
business in California, and satisfactory to the City.
3.2.10.8 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City
with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by
this Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for
each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind
coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by the City if requested. All
certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work
commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all
required insurance policies, at any time.
3.2.11 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to
avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the
Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal
laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety
of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the
work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be
limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life saving equipment and procedures; (B)
instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe
walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space
procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and
wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries;
and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates
set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000)
without written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below,
and if authorized, said Extra Work will be compensated at the rates and manner set
forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a
monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services
rendered by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and
supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the
subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City
shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay
all approved charges thereon.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed
for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City
may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means
any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the
Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the
execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for,
Extra Work without written authorization from City's Representative.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete
and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this
Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a
representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make
transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings,
and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of
final payment under this Agreement.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice
to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time either for
cause or for the City's convenience and without cause by giving written notice to
Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven
(7) days before the effective date of such termination. Consultant may only terminate
this Agreement for cause upon giving the City not less than seven (7) calendar days'
written notice.
Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services
which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no
further compensation. The City shall within fifteen (15) calendar days following
termination pay the Consultant for all services adequately rendered and all reimbursable
costs incurred by Consultant up to the date of termination, in accordance with the
payment provisions of this Agreement.
The following reasons shall constitute "cause" for which either party may
terminate this Agreement as provided herein:
Substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement and through no fault of the terminating party;
Assignment of this Agreement or transfer of the Project by either party to
any other entity without the prior written consent of the other party;
Suspension of the Project or the Consultant's Services by the City for
more than ninety (90) calendar days, consecutive or in the aggregate,
without good cause;
Material changes in the conditions under which this Agreement was
entered into, the Scope of Services or the nature of the Project, and the
failure of the parties to reach agreement on the compensation and
schedule adjustments necessitated by such changes.
3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated
as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished
Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in
connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be
required to provide such Documents and Data and other information within fifteen (15)
days of the City's request.
3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms
and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those
terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall
be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as
the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant:
City:
RMI International Incorporated
8125 Somerset Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
Email: rickr @rmiintl.com
Tel: (562) 806 -9098
Attn: Rick Rodriguez, CEO
City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
Phone: (562) 904 -7154
Email: bsaeki @downeyca.org
Attn: Director of Community Development
3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty -eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and
addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed
adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property.
This Agreement creates a non - exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual
property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other
documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including
but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on
computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under
this Agreement ( "Documents & Data "). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to
agree in writing that City is granted a non - exclusive and perpetual license for any
Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant
represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard
to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than
Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in
its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
3.5.3.2 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications,
plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data,
written information, and other Documents and Data either created by or provided to
Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held
confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of
City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the
Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected
with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant
which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to
the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name
or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the
Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other
similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with
one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as
may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.5 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any litigation, whether in a court of
law, administrative hearing, arbitration, or otherwise, arising from or related to this
Agreement of the services provided under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover from the non - prevailing party all reasonable costs incurred, including
staff time, court costs, attorneys' fees and all other related expenses in such litigation.
3.5.6 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend (with counsel acceptable
to City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and
agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs,
expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons,
including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged
negligent acts, errors, omissions or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers,
employees, agents, consultants and contractors arising out of or in connection with the
performance of the Services, the Consultant's work on the Project or through this
Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and
attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant shall defend, at
Consultant's own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or
other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Consultant shall pay and
satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its
directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, in any such suit, action or
other legal proceeding. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and /or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs
incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein
provided. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance
proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, and
agents or volunteers. Consultant shall not be obligated to defend, indemnify or hold the
City harmless in any manner whatsoever for any claims or liability arising solely out of
the City's own negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct.
3.5.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement
of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior
negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by
a writing signed by both parties.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every
provision of this Agreement.
3.5.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to
employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.5.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.12 Assignment or Transfer. Neither party shall assign, hypothecate, or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein
without the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempt to do so shall be null
and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or
interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their
agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this
Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for
or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall
be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all
personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Consultant, except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement.
The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of
reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or
intent of this Agreement.
3.5.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or
amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by
both Parties.
3.5.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any
other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver,
benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the
other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.5.16 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has
not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant
warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, City, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the
right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no
member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall
have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material
benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.19 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an
equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin,
handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non - discrimination shall include, but not be
limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also
comply with all relevant provisions of any Minority Business Enterprise program,
Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or
hereinafter enacted.
3.5.20 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies
that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to
undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5.21 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power
and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the
Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement
have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each
respective Party.
3.5.22 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original.
3.6 Subcontracting.
3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any
portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein,
without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision
making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
written.
Executed at , California, on the day and year first
"CONSULTANT"
RMI INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
By:
Rick Rodriguez, President, CEO
"CITY"
THE CITY OF DOWNEY
By:
Roger C. Brossmer, Mayor
ATTEST
Adria M. Jimenez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Date:
DAILY PROCEDURES
Patrolling
Security guard /s shall continually patrol premises; a minimum of four (4) full patrolling
rounds should be done per hour. These patrol rounds are made up of visiting each
level, scanning in at designated points in the structure, and patrolling the out - skirts,
public side -walks and area surrounding the parking structure. Patrolling is defined as a
combination of guarding with the use of a type of bicycle, cart and /or on foot.
Scanning
Exhibit "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
City of Downey Downtown Parking Structure
8201 2nd Street, Downey, CA 90241
In addition to securing the premises, CONSULTANT will provide the CITY, at the
parking structure, with a scanning system (i.e. Detex, etc.) at designated areas in
parking structure. This system is to ensure continuous patrolling of site. Security
guard /s are to scan in at each point on every patrol round. Designated areas for the
location of scanning labels on each floor are as follows:
• First: Electrical Room Door (West)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (South)
Elevator Machine Room (East)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (North)
• Second: Second Floor Stairs (West)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (South)
Second Floor Stairs (East)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (North)
• Third: Third Floor Stairs (West)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (South)
Third Floor Stairs (East)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (North)
• Fourth: Fourth Floor Stairs (West)
Mid -way Concrete Wall (South)
Fourth Floor Stairs (East)
End Concrete Wall (West)
Schedule for Security
Services
Da
Hours
Monday
8
Tuesda
8
Wednesda
8
Thursda
16
Frida
24
Saturda
24
Sunday
24
Total Per
112
Week
Security guard /s are to scan in at each point on every patrol round. An electronic report
of weekly scans will be emailed every Friday to the Economic Development Division by
1:00 pm.
Communicating
Security must have access to a type of communication system such as 2 -way radio
and /or cell phone. This is to make emergency and non - emergency calls, keep in
communication with headquarters, and to be easily contacted by the CITY staff when
necessary.
Contact Information
SCHEDULE
Police Emergency:
Police Emergency Dispatch:
Police Non - Emergency:
Fire Non - Emergency Dispatch:
Community Development:
911
(562) 904 -2363
(562) 904 -2319
(562) 904-7313
(562) 904 -7152
RMI INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CONSULTANT shall furnish all labor, equipment, uniforms and transportation;
establish and maintain an accurate timekeeping and payroll system to ensure that
personnel are paid in accordance with the contract. CONSULTANT will provide an
electronic guard tour verification system. CONSULTANT is required to maintain
insurance as outlined in the agreement including two years following the cancellation or
termination of the agreement with the CITY. CONSULTANT will supply, at its expense,
all required equipment (uniforms, equipment, vehicles).
2. CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate staff to assure that all posts are covered
according to the post assignments. No post shall ever go dark due to lack of
manpower.
3. CONSULTANT is prohibited from requiring its officers to sign any Non- Compete'
documentation that would prohibit the officers from staying at the CITY in the event of a
contract change over.
4. CONSULTANT employees shall not reproduce, transmit or remove records, files,
documents, drawings related to the CITY's business without the written consent of the
CITY, and shall not disclose to any persons, or another business entity, any information
obtained from a direct or indirect conversation without the written approval of the CITY.
CONSULTANT shall hold all such information in trust and confidence for the CITY.
5. CONSULTANT shall comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
(IRCA). All employees assigned to this agreement shall have had their identity and
eligibility for work properly verified by the CONSULTANT Security Incorporated.
6. CONSULTANT employees shall meet high standards of appearance and demeanor,
and shall at all times treat employees and visitors of the CITY with the utmost courtesy
and respect. No person shall be employed for this work who is found to be incompetent,
disorderly, troublesome, under the influence of alcohol or drugs or otherwise
objectionable.
5. CONSULTANT shall ensure that all Togs, incident and daily reports shall be
submitted to The CITY in accordance with the schedule set by the Agreement
Administrator. CONSULTANT shall notify the CITY of hazards, safety violations or other
conditions that pose an unsafe condition.
6. CONSULTANT will establish and maintain for the duration of the contract, all
required basic and annual training programs.
7. The Agreement Administrator may request additional security services for the
protection of a specific location, equipment, material, or person within the CITY's service
area.
8. In the event the CITY determines a situation is an emergency, within eight (8) hours
CONSULTANT shall be required to provide additional officers equal to 50% of the
regular staff and any additional personnel as requested. All Security Officers provided
under this situation shall present documentation verifying the minimum certifications,
licenses, and training. In the event the CONSULTANT cannot provide the requested
Security Officers in the time limits specified, the CONSULTANT may use a licensed
Security Guard CONSULTANT to subcontract for the officers. The CITY reserves the
right to verify the license, certifications and qualification of any subCONSULTANT and
any assigned Security Officer. In the event the CONSULTANT cannot provide the
requested Security Officers the CITY reserves the right to enter into an agreement with
another CONSULTANT to provide the additional Security Officers and charge
CONSULTANT for the expenses of the subCONSULTANT.
REPORTS
Daily Activity Report: This daily report shall be completed by each Security Officer
showing a summary of incidents for the 24 -hour reporting period.
Weekly Report: This weekly report shall provide a summary of hours of service,
number and rank of personnel involved in providing that service, critical incidents,
training, problem areas, and any other information that would clearly identify the quality
of service provided by CONSULTANT.
Security Notice or Courtesy Report: This report is to be used by all CONSULTANT
personnel to advise The CITY of potential security concerns. This form is integral to
security operations as a way of keeping the CITY managers and supervisors informed
of these areas.
Incident Report: This is a CITY form to report actual events.
OPERATIONS MANUAL
CONSULTANT shall provide an Operations Manual for the CITY facilities that include
Post Orders, Emergency Procedures, shift duties and job descriptions, operating
instructions for Equipment and Administrative policies and procedures. Administrative
procedures shall include audit and inspection conduct, pre - employment, incident and
administrative investigations, contingency planning for natural, technological, and crime -
related threats, liaison and coordination with public safety and emergency service
organizations, facility access control, and patrol of the CITY's properties. A draft
operation manual will be due 30 days after execution of this agreement for review and
comment by the CITY's Agreement Administrator. A final report will be due no later
than 60 days after execution of this agreement.
PERSONNEL
CONSULTANT shall staff each service area as indicated on the post assignments with
personnel of the following ranks: Security Officer, Supervisor, and Manager who shall
provide the following service:
a) Provide security for the CITY, and its employees and visitors. Enforce control over
removal of the CITY property, documents or any vital material as identified by the
CITY.
b) Respond to all alarm conditions to investigate and report. Make notification as
necessary, summons and assist emergency personnel and conduct emergency
evacuations.
c) Respond to incidents and take reports. Security Officers are to observe and
report and provide assistance in security and /or safety related situations.
Security Officers shall collect reports, record statements, take photographs, and
make notifications and safeguard evidence and the crime scene.
e) Summon and cooperate with and assist law enforcement agencies in connection
with crimes committed against the CITY, including safeguarding the scene of a
crime to protect possible evidence.
f) Perform general duties as specified in the Operations Manual, provide special
security services as outlined in the Special Guard Service Request form, and
perform any additional duties as requested in writing or via email from authorized
requestors.
g) Certify and maintain all training requirements as required by the CITY.
h) Ensure that all personnel are aware of federal, state, and municipal laws governing
or potentially involving officers assigned to the CITY. Officers shall be required to
understand laws relative to questioning, detaining, search and arrest. Officers
should be trained in Avoiding Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence
Awareness, and Basic Hazardous Materials Awareness.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
1. CONSULTANT shall maintain manpower levels capable of meeting the call -back
requirements without regard to riot, war, the enactment, issuance or operation of any
municipal, county, state or federal law, ordinance or executive, administrative or judicial
regulation, order or decree, or any local or national emergency, or any other similar cause
outside of the control of CONSULTANT.
2. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of
employee competency, conduct, appearance, integrity, and shall be responsible for taking
disciplinary action with respect to its employees. The CITY reserves the right to initiate an
action, up to and including criminal prosecution, against CONSULTANT personnel should
such personnel create or cause to occur any loss or harm to the CITY's personnel or
property.
3. CONSULTANT shall submit a Letter of Affidavit for each person assigned to the CITY
certifying that the individual does not have a criminal history, possesses a valid California
drivers license, valid guard registration issued by the State of California and has met all
the hiring and training requirements.
4. CONSULTANT employees, before starting an assignment at the CITY, shall pass a
drug test, IRCA testing requirements, posses a valid Social Security card, pass all
criminal history checks including felonies, misdemeanor convictions for drugs and
alcohol, convictions for violence or hate related crimes, reckless driving, or driving while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. The CITY reserves the right to refuse the assignment of any CONSULTANT
employee it determines will create a liability for the CITY.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager
This will be a full time position to the CITY and shall administer the contract on behalf of
the CONSULTANT, and shall be the liaison between the CONSULTANT and The CITY,
and meet with the CITY's Agreement Administrator as specified by the CITY. The
Project Manager shall be responsible for coordinating officer scheduling, production and
updating the Operations Manual, officer disciplinary action, and other special
assignments as directed by the CITY.
Supervisor
Under the direction of the Project Manager this position is responsible for directing and
supervising the Security Officers assigned during its work shift in ensuring the security
of the building or facilities under their control and responsibility. Supervisors shall
assign and deploy security staff, direct responses to emergencies and incidents, initiate
emergency notifications. Supervisors shall randomly inspect each officer and evaluate
each officer assigned during their shift to work at all facilities, and shall inspect and
certify the proper operating condition of all patrol vehicles assigned within their areas of
responsibility. Supervisors shall also be responsible for the operation and monitoring of
a Security Control System Console that may include: Access Control System
monitoring and operation, alarm system monitoring and operation; video
monitoring /surveillance system monitoring and operation; communications system
monitoring and operation and fire system monitoring and operations. Personnel
occupying this position must be familiar with the operation of such systems as named
above, and by demonstration upon application have a working knowledge of basic
computer operations, including using programs designed for transmitting and receiving
electronic mail and messages, word processing, spread sheets, and library type files.
Security Officer
Under direct supervision, provide physical security for the CITY assets and personnel
through patrolling, access and property control hazard identification and reporting,
emergency response, building emergency evacuation and the enforcement of the
CITY's Security Policies and Procedures. General duties include escorting, visitors'
assistance and identification, lock and unlock assignments, alarm investigation, crowd
and traffic control, and assisting in emergency evacuation and drills.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANT personnel shall meet the following minimum requirements before being
assigned to the CITY:
a) Posses a valid hard guard registration issued by the State of California. A
temporary card is not acceptable.
b) Proof of IRCA eligibility, e.g., Social Security card and green card.
c) Acceptable comprehensive background check relative to criminal history, driving
record, and verification of experience, including drug screening.
d) Valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License.
e) One (1) year of experience in security, customer service, loss control, emergency
services, public safety, military service or other related fields.
f) Valid First Aid and CPR certifications.
g) Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
SELECTION PROCESS
The CITY security staff will participate in the selection process to determine the Project
Manager and Supervisors positions. The CONSULTANT is expected to make every
effort to recruit and retain the highest possible caliber of security personnel. This effort
will be demonstrated by providing proof of recruitment efforts, e.g., classified
advertisements, ROP and veteran programs.
TRAINING
Basic Training
CONSULTANT shall, within 30 days following award of an agreement, certify to the
Agreement Administrator as to the satisfactory completion of Basic Training of each of
its employees assigned to the CITY. Basic training shall be completed by the
CONSULTANT prior to assignment. Required training for all Security Officers shall
include the following:
a) Orientation: To include the CONSULTANT's Security Program,
organizational protocols, public relations, deportment and appearance,
reporting and note taking, hazardous materials orientation, review of
duties and responsibilities, emergency response overview, and incident
reporting and investigation.
b) Access Control and CCTV Systems: Proper methods of identifying and
verifying employees and visitors.
c) Reporting: Types of reports used by the CONSULTANT, where these
reports are sent and why they are necessary.
d) Legal powers and limitation: California Penal Code, use of force, search
and seizure, arrest powers. Observation and Patrol: Patrol procedures,
crime prevention principles, inspections, and liaison with law enforcement
officials.
e) Emergency Response: Bomb, contamination and terrorist threats, fire
safety and evacuation, procedures during earthquakes, and medical
emergencies.
f) Communications Systems: The CONSULTANT and allied radio systems,
the CONSULTANT telephone system, and telephone etiquette.
Traffic Control and Parking: Access control for vehicles, vehicle
identification, and on -site parking control.
h) Report Writing: Basic report writing techniques.
i) Plus additional training as required
Annual Training
CONSULTANT shall develop an annual training program approved by the CITY, for all
security employees. The training program will include course description and subject
g)
matter, method of instruction and training instructors. This program shall provide
CONSULTANT employees with the latest requirements, ideas, program and devices
available for professional protection and security services. Each Officer assigned to the
CITY shall be required to complete the course and pass a written examination to
continue under this assignment. The examination shall cover all the subjects under
basic training.
PRE - ASSIGNMENT SITE ORIENTATION
Security Officer will not be allowed to perform in a regularly scheduled position without a
minimum of eight hours of direct supervision and instruction on any post. A Supervisor
or Project Manager must evaluate the performance of any Officer and certify as to their
suitability for assignment prior to any regular scheduled work.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. CONSULTANT shall maintain personnel files on each Security Officer assigned
to the CITY. Each file shall include proof or documentation of employee having met all
employment requirements, initial training, basic and annual training, annual
performance evaluations, special training for officer level and assignment, e.g., control
and badge I.D. procedures, attendance and disciplinary records, and certification of
CPR and First Aid approved training (within the first 30 days of assignment).
2. The CITY shall inspect and test all services, equipment or materials furnished or
utilized in the performance of services. Such inspections and testing will be conducted
in a manner so as not to unduly interfere with CONSULTANT ability to carry out its
responsible. Should the CITY determine that services and /or equipment or materials
used by the CONSULTANT are not satisfactory, the CITY shall inform CONSULTANT in
writing and require CONSULTANT to take immediate action to bring such matters into
compliance with the terms of the agreement.
3. Should CONSULTANT fail to make the necessary changes to comply with the
requirements of performance standards, the CITY may elect to procure or furnish
services and charge CONSULTANT for any cost that is directly related to this issue, or
terminate the agreement.
4. A thorough review of performance will be conducted and documented annually
for each Security Officer. Each Officer must demonstrate a working knowledge via a
written examination and /or observation by the supervisor, in the following areas:
a) Emergency response plans, bomb threats and fire /safety evacuation plans.
b) All systems, checkpoints, and conditions of normalcy associated with roving
rounds.
c) The responsibilities associated with after -hour employee escorts to parking
facilities.
d) Access control procedures as they apply to field locations and office
buildings
e) The duties and responsibilities as outlined in their job description.
f) Submit written reports, which are grammatically correct and able to be
presented for management and /or potential litigation review.
g) Each entry level and experienced Security Officer shall demonstrate the
ability to maintain those skills necessary to ensure initial hiring under this
contract.
5. Every regularly assigned Security Officer (those with more than 90 days
assignment to the CITY) shall demonstrate, via examination, on -site observation by
their supervisor and actual performance, the ability to:
a) Respond and control emergency situations, as defined within the scope of
their responsibility.
b) Work effectively with law enforcement, fire safety, or other emergency
service agencies who may respond to an unusual occurrence at any of the
CITY's facilities.
c) Perform in accordance with the objectives as set forth for all entry level
Security Officer and shall adhere to the duties and responsibilities.
6. Every supervisor and manager shall maintain up -to -date knowledge and skills
necessary to perform their duties. Supervisors are expected to conduct inspections and
testing to ensure compliance with the requirements of the agreement. Supervisors shall
visit posted officers to be sure that they understand the requirements of the post and to
observe the implementation of those requirements. Supervisors are also expected to
periodically perform their own assessment of security and hazardous conditions in
addition to patrols made by their assigned personnel.
a) Meet each of the performance objectives as outlined for all security levels
as stated above.
b) The ability to train and serve as a positive role model for security officers in
meeting the requirements of this assignment.
c) The ability to ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, duties and
responsibilities by each subordinate officer assigned to this contract.
d) The ability to assist in the orientation and training of new and experienced
officers assigned to this contract.
The ability to provide assistance and guidance to all Security Officers on matters of
policy and operating procedures and personnel matters by; advising subordinates of
changes in procedures; informing the CITY of questions, concerns or matters requiring
further clarification and direction; scheduling personnel to meet post assignments under
normal and emergency conditions; providing accurate time and attendance data for
UNIFORMS /EQUIPMENTNEHICLES
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
CONSULTANT payroll system; and providing documentation of all training to the
Agreement Administrator.
1. CONSULTANT shall supply each Security Officer with complete uniforms at no
cost to CONSULTANT employee. CONSULTANT shall supply headgear or hats that are
appropriate for the assigned post, or as directed by the Agreement Administrator.
CONSULTANT shall supply jackets /coats, and all rain /foul weather gear required and
appropriate for the assigned post or as directed by the Agreement Administrator.
Uniforms worn by CONSULTANT personnel shall have patches, shoulder patches and
other insignia approved by the CITY. Patches shall be worn on the shoulders of dress
and field uniforms and on baseball caps. CONSULTANT personnel shall wear the
security badge of the firm for whom they work. Name identification will be worn over the
left breast pocket of field uniforms. Dress uniforms will have a silver or gold nameplate.
Female Security Officers shall have appropriate uniforms and equipment especially
designed for use by women, which shall be provided by the CONSULTANT and approved
by the CITY. CONSULTANT shall supply Project Manager and Supervisor with a blazer
for Board functions.
2. Supervisors will monitor the cleanliness and serviceability of officer uniforms.
CONSULTANT will be required to provide one replacement shirt and pair of trousers per
year at no cost to the officers.
a) Equipment: CONSULTANT shall provide the necessary equipment such as
flashlights, clipboards, reflective vests and other necessary equipment as
approved by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT shall furnish hand -held
radios.
b) Firearms: CONSULTANT personnel assigned to this contract are not
authorized to carry or have firearms in their possession.
3. All vehicles, radios, and other equipment required shall be maintained in good
working order throughout the length of the contract.
1. CONSULTANT shall be required to pay all wages, salary, shift pay, taxes and
benefits pursuant to state and federal law. CONSULTANT shall maintain
accurate records of the hours worked and leaves taken for each employee.
Timesheets for each employee shall be submitted with the proper invoice.
CONSULTANT employees shall be paid in full for hours worked at the end of
the pay period.
LAWS
2. All overtime shall have prior approval from the CITY before assigning
overtime hours. The Project Manager position shall be considered exempt
from overtime pay.
CONSULTANT shall keep apprised of all laws, labor laws, ordinances, and regulations
affecting its employees and of all orders, decrees or tribunals having jurisdiction or
authority over the same. CONSULTANT shall comply with and shall cause all its agents
and employees to observe and apply all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, orders
and decree in effect or which may become effective during the term of the agreement.
COMPENSATION
The anticipated total annual cost of security services is not to exceed one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The cost of security services is based on the billing
rate of $16.00 per hour for a Security Officer. No other charges shall apply without the
written approval of the City of Downey's Director of Community Development.