HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. Approve PSA for On-Call Construction Mgmt and Inspection SrvcsCITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH EC&AM ASSOCIATES, DOING BUSINESS AS GK & ASSOCIATES
FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2018 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
EC&AM Associates, doing business as GK & Associates, a California Corporation, with its
principal place of business at 3333 Brea Canyon Road, Suite 120, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and
collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public
Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public Works
Construction Management and Inspection projects (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
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 On-Call Public Works Construction
Management and Inspection services necessary for the Projects ("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.
Attachment "A"
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3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 1, 2018 to April
30, 2021, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods,
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 de adlines.
The term of this Agreement may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement
signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
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 requi red 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.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to be eligible
for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for
CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as
well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would
otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform
the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. The parties acknowledge that the
Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in
circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties
performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's
performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 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.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Edwin Norris,
Deputy Director of Public Works, 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 Represe ntative or his or
her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant’s Representative. Consultant hereby designates Ghazala
Khan, 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 respon sible 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
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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 applicable indemnification provisions of this Agreement,
from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failu re 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 or the Project 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 subc ontract until it has provided
evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required
under this section. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits,
based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special
circumstances.
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, the Services or the Project 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:
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(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Commercial General
Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form
Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation : Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer’s Liability
Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and
personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation: Workers’
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory
Limits; (4) Employer’s Liability: Employer’s Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer’s Liability coverage may be waived by the City
if City receives written verification that Consultant has no emplo yees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits tha n the minimum shown in
this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or 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.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant
shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a
period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and
omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate,
and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader
coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City
requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or 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.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial 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
liability arising from the work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the
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Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work,
Services. Project or operations; 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. Commercial General Liability insurance coverage may be provided in
the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at lease as broad as ISO Form
CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if
later revisions are used).
(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against
the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect th is waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(C) 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 with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested 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 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this
Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. 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.
3.2.10.6 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.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may
require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language
shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by
either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, authorized to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
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3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of
the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all
policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under
this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them to th e City. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims-Made Policies. If any of the policies provide
coverage on a claims-made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of this
Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement , whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this
Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement
or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest, the Consultant
must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion
of the Services under this Agreement.
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 t he rates set
forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed an amount based on the rates set forth in Exhibit “A” without
written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
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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 the City Manager.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expen ses 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
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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: EC & AM Associates, doing business as GK & Associates
3333 Brea Canyon Road, Suite 120
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (909) 595-1940
Email: gkhan@gkandassociates.com
Attn: Ghazala Khan
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City: City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone: (562) 904-7102
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney’s Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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 Ser vices or the
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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.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to “design professionals” only, 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 Project or 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.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the
meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional"
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within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to
the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sections 2782 and
2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to C ity),
indemnify and hold harmless City and City’s officers, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly
employed by them, or any person that any of them control, arising out of Consultant's
performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. Such
obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City or any City officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused in part by
the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City’s officers,
officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code
section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of
defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, C onsultant shall meet and
confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the
extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for
all incidental and consequential damages resulting direct ly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from Consultant's negligence, recklessness 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.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be the courts 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.
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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, commission, 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 City
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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, delive r, 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 executed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this
Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure
that City is an additional insured on all insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated
in this Agreement.
CITY OF DOWNEY, EC & Am Associates,
a California municipal corporation doing business as GK & Associates
and charter city
By: By: ______________________________
Sean Ashton, Mayor Ghazala Khan
President
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Attest:
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
12385
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH FARHADI AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2018 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 Farhadi
and Associates, Inc., a California Corporation, with its principal place of business at P.O. Box
54421 Irvine, CA 92619 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually
referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public
Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public Works
Construction Management and Inspection projects (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
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 On-Call Public Works Construction
Management and Inspection services necessary for the Projects ("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.
Attachment "B"
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3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 1, 2018 to April
30, 2021, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods,
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.
The term of this Agreement may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement
signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
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. Consu ltant 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 simil ar 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.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to be eligible
for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for
CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as
well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would
otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule o f
Services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform
the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. The parties acknowledge that the
Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in
circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties
performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's
performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 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 tha t 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.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Edwin Norris,
Deputy Director of Public Works, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representat ive 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 Yadollah
(Yadi) Farhadi, P.E., 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
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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 an y 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 applicable 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 or the Project 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. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits,
based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special
circumstances.
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 t he
performance of the Agreement, the Services or the Project 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:
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(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Commercial General
Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form
Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation : Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer’s Liability
Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and
personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation: Workers’
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory
Limits; (4) Employer’s Liability: Employer’s Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer’s Liability coverage may be waived by the City
if City receives written verification that Consultant has no employees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in
this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or 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.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant
shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a
period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and
omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate,
and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader
coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City
requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maint ained by the
Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of
insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial 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
liability arising from the work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the
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Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work,
Services. Project or operations; 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. Commercial General Liability insurance coverage may be provided in
the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at lease as broad as IS O Form
CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if
later revisions are used).
(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against
the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(C) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this
Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended, void ed,
reduced or canceled except with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested 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 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this
Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. 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.
3.2.10.6 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.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may
require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language
shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by
either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, authorized to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
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3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of
the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all
policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under
this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them to the City. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims-Made Policies. If any of the policies provide
coverage on a claims-made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of this
Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this
Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement
or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest, the Consultant
must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion
of the Services under this Agreement.
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 "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed an amount based on the rates set forth in Exhibit “A” without
written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
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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 th e 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 with out
written authorization from the City Manager.
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 allo w
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
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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 m ay 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: Farhadi and Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 54421
Irvine, CA 92619
Phone: (949) 910-2590
Email: yfarhadi@hotmail.com
Attn: Yadi Farhadi, P.E.
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City: City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone: (562) 904-7102
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney’s Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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
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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.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to “design professionals” only, 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 Project or 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.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the
meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional"
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within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to
the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sections 27 82 and
2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to C ity),
indemnify and hold harmless City and City’s officers, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly
employed by them, or any person that any of them control, a rising out of Consultant's
performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. Such
obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify C ity or any City officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall not apply to the exte nt that such Claims are caused in part by
the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City’s officers,
officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code
section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of
defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and
confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the
extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for
all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from Consultant's negligence, recklessness 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.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be the courts 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 ac quire no right or interest by reason of
such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
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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, commission, 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 City
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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 executed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this
Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure
that City is an additional insured on all insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated
in this Agreement.
CITY OF DOWNEY, Farhadi and Associates, Inc.
a California municipal corporation a California Corporation
and charter city
By: By: ______________________________
Sean Ashton, Mayor Yadi Farhadi, P.E.
President
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Attest:
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
12385
Exhibit "A"
FARHADI AND ASSOCIATES INC.
Hourly Rate Schedule
For City of Downey
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Title
Qualification
and
Experience
Hourly
Rates
1 Principal Program/Construction/Project Manager PE, 30+ Years $149
2 Senior Construction/Project Manager PE, 15+ Years $132
3 Construction/Project Manager PE, 5+ Years $114
4 Construction/Project Manager 15+ Years $114
5 Senior Inspector PE,15+ Years $132
6 Senior Inspector 15+ Years $99
7 Inspector 5+ Years $84
8 Clarical $60
The hourly rates are valid to June 30, 2021
4/12/2018
CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH FCG CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2018 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 FCG
Consultants, Inc., a California Corporation, with its principal place of business at 22885 Savi
Ranch Parkway, Suite G, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are
sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public
Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public Works
Construction Management and Inspection projects (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
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 On-Call Public Works Construction
Management and Inspection services necessary for the Projects ("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.
Attachment "C"
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3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 1, 2018 to April
30, 2021, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods,
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.
The term of this Agreement may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement
signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
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 pe rform 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.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to be eligible
for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for
CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as
well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would
otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform
the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Service s. The parties acknowledge that the
Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in
circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties
performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's
performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 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.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Edwin Norris,
Deputy Director of Public Works, 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 Maha
Fakhouri, 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
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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 applicable 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 or the Project 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. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits,
based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special
circumstances.
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, the Services or the Project 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:
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(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Commercial General
Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form
Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation : Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer’s Liability
Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and
personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation: Workers’
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory
Limits; (4) Employer’s Liability: Employer’s Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer’s Liability coverage may be waived by the City
if City receives written verification that Consultant has no employees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in
this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or 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.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant
shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a
period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and
omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate,
and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader
coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City
requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or 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.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial 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
liability arising from the work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the
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Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work,
Services. Project or operations; 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. Commercial General Liability insurance coverage may be provided in
the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at lease as broad as ISO For m
CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if
later revisions are used).
(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against
the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(C) 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 with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested 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 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this
Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. 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.
3.2.10.6 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.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may
require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language
shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by
either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, authorized to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
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3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of
the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all
policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under
this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them to the City. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims-Made Policies. If any of the policies provide
coverage on a claims-made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of this
Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement , whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this
Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement
or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest , the Consultant
must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion
of the Services under this Agreement.
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 "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed an amount based on the rates set forth in Exhibit “A” without
written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
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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 the City Manager.
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
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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 te rminate 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: FCG Consultants, Inc.
22885 Savi Ranch Parkway, Suite G,
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Phone: (714) 312-0317
Email: maha.fakhouri@fcgconsultants.com
Attn: Maha Fakhouri, President
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City: City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone: (562) 904-7102
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney’s Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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 us e 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 Con sultant 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
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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.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to “design professionals” only, 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 pr operty 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 Project or 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.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the
meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional"
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within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to
the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sections 2782 and
2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to C ity),
indemnify and hold harmless City and City’s officers, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly
employed by them, or any person that any of them control, arising out of Consultant's
performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. Such
obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify C ity or any City officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused in part by
the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City’s officers,
officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code
section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its sha re of
defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, C onsultant shall meet and
confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the
extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for
all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from Consultant's negligence, recklessness 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.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be the courts 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.
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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 jurisdicti on, 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, commission, 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, o fficer 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 City
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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 executed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this
Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure
that City is an additional insured on all insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated
in this Agreement.
CITY OF DOWNEY, FCG Consultants, Inc.
a California municipal corporation a California Corporation
and charter city
By: By: ______________________________
Sean Ashton, Mayor Maha Fakhouri
President
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Attest:
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
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QUALIFICATIONS
For
On-Call Public Works Construction Management and
Inspection Services
RFQ No. 17-02
Prepared by:
Project Director: Maha Fakhouri, President and CEO
22885 Savi Ranch Parkway, Suite G
Yorba Linda, California 92887
P: 714.312.0317
F: 714.312.0793
C: 714.883.8068
maha.fakhouri@fcgconsultants.com
Project Manager: Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
22885 Savi Ranch Parkway, Suite G
Yorba Linda, California 92887
P: 714.312.0317
F: 714.312.0793
C: 714.225.3007
ab.fakhouri@fcgconsultants.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Table of Contents 1
Section 2: Cover Letter 2
Section 3: Executive Summary and Firm Information 3
Section 4: Team Organization 4
Section 5: Relevant Projects and References 13
Section 6: Project Management, Understanding and Approach 16
Section 7: Scope of Work Program 18
Section 8: Fee Schedule, Financial Condition and Exceptions 25
Section 9: Additional Information 26
Exhibit A: Staffing Plan 27
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SECTION 2: COVER LETTER
June 15, 2017
Mr. Edwin J. Norris, P.E.
Deputy Director of Public Works
City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241-3817
Subject: On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection Services - RFP 17-02
FCG Consultants, Inc. (FCG) is pleased to submit our proposal to the City of Downey to provide On-Call
Public Works and Construction Management and Inspection Services - RFP 17-02.
FCG is a California Corporation certified as a Small, Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE/SBE) firm.
Our firm is structured to serve public agencies. Our management has developed a high proficiency for
balancing resources to successfully deliver capital improvement projects to our clients.
FCG staff have worked on a large variety of projects with many agencies such as cities, counties, state
departments, water agencies, irrigation districts, railroads, airports, school districts, and private
developers, utilizing various standards; Green Book, State Water Resource Board, South Coast Air
Quality Management District, Southern California Edison, Caltrans Standard Specifications, City
Standards, Local Assistance, FHWA, AWWA, City and OSHA Construction Safety Orders. FCG staff will
bring this experience to the City of Downey for this RFQ to perform the necessary construction
management services and assist the project manager with all administrative and technical services from
pre-construction to project closeout.
Our Project Manager Mr. Abdallah Fakhouri, PE, has more than 22 years of construction management
and resident engineering experience on roadways, freeways, structures, highways, and other
transportation construction projects. Mr. Fakhouri has managed a wide range of Capital Improvement
Projects that included Slurry Seal, HMA Paving, Utilities, Electrical, and Landscape. Mr. Fakhouri will be
the single point of contact with the City of Downey, as well as with the staff in the field and office for
all daily inspection and administrative activities.
Available and Committed: FCG understands how important this contract is to the City of Downey. The
City can be assured that FCG is dedicated to proposing professional team members that have the
qualifications, experience and skills for this contract. Having completed numerous large construction
projects in California, our public works experienced staff is available, ready for assignments on projects
throughout the City, and able to handle several active
projects concurrently should the need arise.
Respectfully submitted,
Maha Fakhouri
President / CEO
Contact Information
22885 Savi Ranch Parkway, Suite G
Yorba Linda, California 92887
(714) 312-0317
Maha.fakhouri@fcgconsultants.com
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SECTION 3: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FIRM INFORMATION
FIRM PROFILE
FCG is a California S-Corporation certified as a Small, Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE/SBE). Our
firm is structured to serve public agencies and our management has developed a high proficiency for
balancing resources to successfully deliver capital improvement projects to our clients.
Founded in 2009, FCG has been providing expertise in
project management, construction engineering and
management, inspection, office engineering, materials
testing, labor compliance and contract administration to
its various clients since its inception.
FCG serves its clients from two locations, Yorba Linda
and San Marcos. With ten employees working from our
Yorba Linda office and an additional two working from
our San Marcos office, we are able to cover a larger
geographic market to better serve our clients.
FCG staff have worked on a large variety of projects with
many agencies such as cities, counties, state
departments, water agencies, irrigation districts,
railroads, airports, school districts, and private developers, utilizing various standards, to include Federal,
State, County of San Diego, City of Whittier, San Dieguito Water District, Water Agencies’ Standards
(WAS), California Manual of Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction, APWA, Caltrans and other applicable standards and specifications. FCG staff will
bring this experience to the City of Downey for this RFQ to perform the necessary construction
management and inspection services and assist the project manager with all administrative and technical
services from pre-construction to project closeout.
FIRM’S KEY PERSONNEL CONTACT INFORMATION
FCG Consultants, 22885 Savi Ranch Pkwy., Suite G, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 714.312.0317 Fax 714.312.0793
Abdallah Fakhouri, PE Project Mgr. / Resident Eng. (714) 312-0317 ab.fakhouri@fcgconsultants.com
Bill Viets, PE Construction Manager (714) 312-0317 Bill.viets@fcgconsultants.com
Mohamed Taleb, PE Structures Representative (714) 312-0317 mohamed.taleb@fcgconsultants.com
Cary Brobeck Construction Inspector (714) 312-0317 cary.brobeck@fcgconsultants.com
Hamid Shekaramiz, PE Structures Inspector (714) 312-0317 hamid.sh@fcgconsultants.com
Frank Miller Facilities inspector (562) 498-0808 fmiller@pmcsgroup.net
Eric Hess Facilities Inspector (562) 498-0808 ehess@pmcsgroup.net
Ron Brahs Permit Inspector (714) 312-0317 ron.brahs@fcgconsultants.com
Timmy To Electrical Inspector (714) 312-0317 timmy.to@fcgconsultants.com
Jaime Engler, PE, QSD SWPPP Inspector (714) 312-0317 jaime.engler@fcgconsultants.com
Tom Cartier Mechanical Inspector (714) 312-0317 tom.cartier@fcgconsultants.com
Josefa Salinas Public Outreach Specialist (909) 855-1807 josefas@rtengineering.com
Amber Christian Office Engineer (714) 312-0317 amber.christian@fcgconsultants.com
Sam Elachkar Scheduler (714) 312-0317 sam.elachkar@fcgconsultants.com
Our Team is available and knowledgeable in
the areas of grading, street paving, electrical,
dry utilities, Federal and State inspection and
administration, budgeting, project
coordination, traffic engineering, striping,
storm drains, hydraulics, construction
methods, observation, and practices,
materials testing, utility and outside agency
coordination, project close out, safe work
zones, QSP/QSD, MS4 permit compliance, and
general construction management,
inspection, and administration of a
construction project for the City of Downey.
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SECTION 4: TEAM ORGANIZATION
PROPOSED TEAM
The FCG Team is made up of professionals with extensive experience and knowledge to accomplish the
City’s goals for infrastructure improvement. FCG is committed to providing expert resources at all levels
required to complete the construction management and inspection portion of your project successfully.
Key personnel identified in this proposal will be available to the extent required by the construction work
to complete construction management and inspection services for the project duration.
No person designated as “key” to the project shall be removed or replaced without
the prior written consent from the City of Downey.
Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
Project Manager
Edwin J. Norris, PE
City of Downey
Tom Cartier, PE
Daniel Flores
Timmy To
Leon Fuentes
Hamid Shekaramiz, PE
John Caron
Darren Hopper
MECHANICAL INSPECTORSELECTRICAL INSPECTORS
CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTORS
John Spath
Anthony Moussa
Christian Ott
James Bonelli
Tim Cianci
Luis Ruz
Tony Alfakhouri
STRUCTURES INSPECTORS
SWPPP
INSPECTORS
FACILITIES INSPECTORS
Jaime Engler, PE
Timmy To
Frank Miller (PMCS)
Eric Hess (PMCS)
William Garcia
PM’S / RE’S / CM’S
Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
Bill Viets, PE
Nizar Saker, PE
Walid Naouchi, PE
Joel Shandrick, CCM
Rick Hijazi, PE (PMCS)
Regina Talamontez, PE (RTEA)
SCHEDULERSOFFICE ENGINEERS
Sam Elachkar
Kevin Byers
Amber Christian
Wendy Garnone
STUCTURES
REPRESENTATIVE
Mohamed Taleb, PE
Mulugheta Belay, PE
Bahman Abbassi, PE
Hamid Shekaramiz, PE
David Cooper, PE
Alex Alatorre, PE
Michael St. Jacques, PE
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Josefa Salinas (RTEA)
Raquel Cortez (RTEA)
Legends
FCG Consultants, Inc. -FCG
PMCS Group –PMCS
RT Engineering & Associates –RTEA
PERMIT INSPECTORS
Ron Brahs
Bill Fernandez
Christian Ott
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SUBCONSULTANTS
The FCG team would not be complete without the added value of our sub-consultants, PMCS Group
(PMCS), and RT Engineering & Associates, Inc. (RTEA).
Company Name Key Personnel Role
PMCS Group, Inc.
(PMCS)
2600 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 180
Long Beach, CA 90804
Mr. Rick Hijazi
Senior Project Manager
rhijazi@pmcsgroup.net
Construction Management
Inspection Services
PMCS Group (PMCS), a full-service project, construction management and inspection services firm. We serve
such clients as the City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works (LADPW), Bureau of Engineering and
Bureau of Sanitation; Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA); County of Riverside, Transportation Department; Seal
Beach Navy Base; County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works; City of Long Beach Airport; Port of Long
Beach; Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD); Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD); and Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Company Name Key Personnel Role
RT Engineering & Associates, Inc.
(RTEA)
1911 S. Commercenter E. #205
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Ms. Regina Talamantez, PE
Resident Engineer
reginat@rtengineering.net
Construction Management
Inspection Services
RT Engineering & Associates, Inc. (RTEA), a California S Corporation was founding in 2011 as a Hispanic,
woman engineered-owned firm and is certified as an SBE, MBE, WBE, DBE firm. RTEA provides
professional engineering services in program management, construction management, design, design
review, environmental, public outreach and community relations. ABF has worked with RTEA since its
inception as a company and prior to that with its staff for over 15 years. We have a strong and cohesive working
relationship.
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Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
Project Manager / Resident Engineer
Mr. Fakhouri is a registered professional engineer licensed in the
State of California, and a former resident engineer of Caltrans
District 7, Los Angeles, CA. He has over 22 years of experience in
construction engineering and construction inspection, 15 years
of which he spent as a consultant contract manager and resident
engineer for FCG and other consultant firms, as well as 7 years of
experience as a project engineer and consultant construction
inspector. Mr. Fakhouri’s consultant contract manager work
includes performing as a consultant contract manager, project
manager, construction manager, resident engineer, project
engineer, and construction inspector.
Project Management Experience: As a Project Manager and Resident Engineer, duties included ensuring
all deliverables satisfied the acceptance tests and criteria set forth in provisions and specifications,
supervising, training, and directing the field and office personnel, conducting interviews and assigning
qualified personnel to complete work as required, maintaining project files for project control, organizing,
facilitating, and attending meetings, implementing and maintaining quality control and quality assurance
procedures to manage conflicts and issues, ensuring safety compliance, producing monthly invoices and
reports in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and completion of invoices before billing clients, managing
subconsultants, managing contract and construction budgets, monitoring and maintaining required DBE
involvement and reporting, and ensuring compliance with provisions and specifications.
Agency Project Role Start / End Dates
City of Corona Storm Drain Line 52 Replacement Prime - PM/RE 4/2017 – Ongoing
City of Whittier Beverly Blvd. Traffic Safety Project Prime - PM/RE 10/2016 – 4/2017
City of Norwalk Alondra Blvd. Street Improvements Prime - PM/RE 7/2015 – 5/2016
City of Norwalk Firestone Blvd. Bridge Replacement Prime - PM/RE 5/2014 – 11/2015
Caltrans District 7 - LA 3 On-Call Contracts – Various Jobs Sub - PM/RE 1/2013 – Ongoing
Caltrans District 8 – SBD/Riverside 3 On-Call Contracts – Various Jobs Sub - PM/RE 1/2013 – Ongoing
Caltrans District 11 – SD/Imperial 3 On-Call Contracts – Various Jobs Sub - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
Caltrans Structures – D 7, 8, 9, & 12 4 On-Call Contracts – Various Jobs Sub - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
Vista Irrigation District On-Call Contract – Various Jobs Sub - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
City of Irvine On-Call Contract – Various Jobs Prime - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
LAUSD / LACCD 2 On-Call Contracts – Various Jobs Sub - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
POLB / POLA 2 On-Call Contracts – Various Jobs Sub - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
City of San Diego 1 On-Call Contract – Various Jobs Prime - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
City of Santa Monica 1 On-Call Contract – Various Jobs Sub - PM 1/2013 – Ongoing
City of Delano Woollomes Ave Interchange Sub - PM/RE 5/2012 – 12/2015
City of Newport Beach Jamboree Bridge Widening / SR-73 Sub - PM/RE 3/2011 – 5/2012
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, California State
University, Long Beach, CA
BS, Civil Engineering, California State
University, Long Beach, CA
REGISTRATION
CA, Civil Engineer, No. C60844
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BILL VIETS, PE
Resident Engineer
Mr. Viets has over 30 years of experience in design, project
management, and construction management of large complex
project all around the world. He has managed various projects from
preconception to construction phases. His responsibilities include
supervising contract management team, and performing
constructability reviews on the construction contracts, overseeing all
aspects of daily construction management, scheduling meetings,
contract administration and field quality control of the contractors’
operations. Work also included contract administration, staff
supervision, coordination with utility companies, plan checking,
review of cost estimates as well as consultant and contractor invoices
and utilities, negotiation of change orders, review of RFI’s, submittals,
and schedule.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Long Beach Airport Expansion Project, Long Beach, CA
Central Artery / Tunnel Project, City of Boston, MA
Ted Williams Tunnel (TWT) beneath Boston Harbor, City of Boston, MA
Mohamad Taleb, PE
Structures Representative
Mr. Taleb is a registered Civil Engineer with over 28 years of
experience working with Caltrans Office of Structures and
Consultant firms on a large variety of projects such as public
works, highway, and bridge projects. He is familiar with the State
of California Standard Plans and Specs, Construction Manual,
CR&P Manual, Falsework Manual, AASHTO Standards and FHWA
document control and regulations. Mr. Taleb has extensive
experience with shop drawings; shoring plans; falsework plans;
concrete mix designs; and structure detail plans, preparing and
verifying structure design calculations, and constructability. His
experience also includes field inspection of excavation, bridge and
structures demo, rebar placement, structure forms, CIDH Piles,
pile driving, falsework installation, shoring installation, concrete
placement, bridge deck construction, and structural backfill.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
San Pablo Dam Road Pedestrian Over Crossing, Caltrans District 4, Contra Costa County, CA
SR-58 Hinkley Expressway Project, Caltrans D8, San Bernardino, CA
I-5 / Carmenita Road Interchange Reconstruction Project, Caltrans District 7, Los Angeles CA
EDUCATION
BS Civil Engineering, California State
University San Francisco, CA
REGISTRATION
CA, Civil Engineering No. C73327
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, CA
CERTIFICATION
CA, Civil Engineer, No. C27356
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RFQ No. 17-02
John Spath
Construction Manager / Inspector
Mr. Spath has served as an experienced Construction Manager
and Project Manager with over 40 years’ experience in the public
works, military and private sectors. His experience has included,
but not been limited to, both on-site and off-site grading, new
road construction, grind and re-surface, in addition to sidewalks,
ADA ramps, and curb and gutter. In his roles as, Mr. Spath has
been responsible for ensuring all deliverables satisfied the
acceptance tests and criteria set forth in provisions and
specifications, supervising, training, and directing the field and
office personnel, conducting interviews and assigning qualified
personnel to complete work as required, maintaining project files
for project control, organizing, facilitating, and attending
meetings, and implementing and maintaining quality control and
quality assurance procedures to manage conflicts and issues.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Superblock Parking Garage and Street Improvements Project – City of Brea, Brea, CA
Fox Entertainment Complex Restoration Project – City of Riverside, Riverside, CA
Bayside Campus Improvement Project for Hilton and Fairfield, San Diego, CA
Hamid Shekaramiz, PE
Structures Inspector
Mr. Shekaramiz is a registered Civil Engineer with over 7 years of
experience on a variety of projects that included Structures and
Civil construction. Mr. Shekaramiz’s construction inspection
includes but not limited to inspection of traffic control, signage,
traffic signal, striping, ADA compliance, MBGR, removals, roadway
excavation, sub base, base, material sampling, earthwork, curb
and gutter, driveways, HMA, concrete barriers, safety, SWPPP,
and landscaping. His structure inspection included pile driving,
falsework, shoring, retaining walls, sound walls, CIDH, barriers,
columns, rebar, bridge deck, and railing.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SR-91 CIP Design-Build Project, Caltrans D8, Riverside County, CA
I-5/Carmenita Road Interchange Reconstruction Project, Caltrans District 7, Los Angeles CA
San Gabriel Grade Separation Construction Project-LA, Alameda Corridor East, Los Angeles CA
EDUCATION
AA Construction Management, Citrus
College, CA
CERTIFICATION
California Test Method: 125, 533, 539,
540, 541, and 557; ACI Grade I
Certification No. 01188683
EDUCATION
BS Structural Engineering, UC
Irvine, CA
MS, Civil Engineering, University
of California, Berkeley, CA
REGISTRATIONS
CA, Civil Engineer No. 82784
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RFQ No. 17-02
FRANK MILLER
Facility / Building Inspector
Mr. Miller has over 30 years of experience with government
entities, environmental awareness and contract management as
an inspector for the City of Los Angeles Department of Public
Works. He has developed Quality Control and Quality Assurance
skills that consist of review of submittals, confirm material and
equipment delivery and installation, review and approve payment
application, review of as build drawings, monitor safety, prepare
daily reports, monitor contractor quality control program and
coordinating all specialty required inspection. His skills include
supervision, team building, communication and problem solving.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
LADPW Marina Del Rey Parking Lot 9 Stormwater Best Management Practices Project, City of Marina Del Ray, CA
Pacific Palisades Public Library, City of Pacific Palisades, CA
San Pedro Fire Station, City of San Pedro, CA
Ron Brahs
Permits Inspector
Mr. Brahs has more than 32 years of experience in construction
on a number of projects for local cities and government agencies.
He has worked on a large variety of public works project including
but not limited to: street improvements including widening and
reconstruction, HMA and concrete pavement, drainage, utilities,
and water/wastewater improvements. His experience includes
inspecting water and sewer installations, repair work on
underground utilities, installation of water lines, sewer and storm
drains. Duties include but not limited to construction inspection
and Quality Control, daily reports, compliance enforcement of
plans and specifications and certificates, review change orders,
review submittals and RFI’s, safety compliance, preparing punch
list, and project closeout. Mr. Brahs has extensive experience
with MUTCD, Green Book, and APWA Standards.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sub-Development Infrastructure Build-Out Project, Azusa, CA
Water and Sewer Line Installation, Riverside, CA
Citywide Sewer Manhole and Water Lateral Replacement, San Diego, CA
EDUCATION
BA Business Administration
EDUCATION
Civil Engineering Classes,
California Coast University, CA
CERTIFICATION
City of Los Angeles Registered
Deputy Building Inspector,
SS/W, SC, RM, 1987 – 2016
City of Los Angeles License
PO11975
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RFQ No. 17-02
Timmy To
Electrical Inspector
Mr. To has more than 27 years of construction inspection and
design. He has worked on a large variety of projects that included
but not limited to: highway/roadway widening and
improvements, bridge widening and reconstruction, local street
modifications, signal modifications, electrical system upgrades,
etc. Duties included performing construction inspection and
Quality Control, producing daily reports and quantities take-offs,
reviewing and monitoring schedule of work, enforcing
compliance with plans and specifications and certificates,
reviewing shop drawings, reviewing change orders, reviewing
submittals and RFI’s, enforcing safety compliance, preparing and
reviewing as-built plans, and preparing final punch list. He has
knowledge of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual,
Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, Caltrans Construction
Manual, OSHA, MUTCD, and Green Book.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Beverly Boulevard Traffic Safety and Lighting Improvements Project, Caltrans District 7, Whittier, CA
Various Improvements Projects in Los Angeles County, Caltrans District 7, Los Angeles, CA
West County HOV at I-405/605/SR-22 Interchange Widening and Improvements, Caltrans Districts 7 & 12
Jamie Engler, PE, QSD
SWPPP / Permits Inspector
Mr. Engler has more than 14 years experience in construction and
SWPPP inspection. He worked on a large variety of public works projects
including, but not limited to, highway widening and improvements,
bridge rehabilittion, widening and reconstruction, HMA and JPCP paving,
drainage, utility construction and relocation, and water/sewer projects.
Mr. Engler also has experience in SWPPP inspection per NPDES
requirements, office engineering and document control, daily diaries,
pay estimates, change orders, submittals and RFI’s, claims, and
constructability reviewing. Mr. Engler has extensive experience with
Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, Caltrans Construction
Manual, Caltrans Structures Manual, Caltrans Safety Manual, Caltrans
Design Manual, OSHA Safety Manual, Traffic Control Manual, WATCH
Manual, Green Book, and APWA Standards.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SR-58 Hinkley 4-Lane Expressway Phase 2, Caltrans District 8, CA
Firestone Blvd. Bridge Replacement Project, City of Norwalk/Downey/Caltrans District 7, CA
SR-22 Design-Build Highway Widening Project, OCTA / Caltrans District 12, CA
EDUCATION
BS Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly,
Pomona, CA
REGISTRATION
Engineer in Training
EDUCATION
MS/BS Civil Engineering,
California State University
Fullerton, CA
REGISTRATION
CA, Civil Engineering No.
C69858
CERTIFICATION
QSD Certificate No. C69858
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: X
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Tom Cartier, PE
Mechanical Inspector
Mr. Cartier has more than 25 years of design, construction inspection,
electrical inspection, and transportation engineering experience. He has
worked on a large variety of projects that include highway/roadway
widening and improvements, bridge widening and reconstruction, and
utility construction and relocation. His electrical experience includes
approving/rejecting substation and switchgear designs, reviewing
lighting and power calculations for luminaries and RTUs, SCADA and
traffic signals, performing photometric calculations, reviewing
installations and procedures, and reviewing of HV cables, low voltage
cables, valves, manholes, conduits and raceways to ensure that all
comply with specifications. He can interpret contract specifications and
has extensive knowledge of the Caltrans Standard Plans and
Specifications, Caltrans Construction Manual, OSHA Manual, Traffic
Control Manual, Green Book, UBC, Title 24, and ADA.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Scripps La Jolla Cardiovascular Hospital Commissioning, San Diego, CA
City of San Diego Traffic Signal Interconnect, FAU, San Diego, CA
Montgomery Field Airport Lighting Upgrades, San Diego, CA
Josefa Salinas
Public Relations Specialist
Josefa Salinas has worked in the community and public relations
industry for over 24 years and has held several highly visible, responsible
positions in the community, government and media relations in Los
Angeles County. As an expert in media relations and strategic planning,
she leads client projects in strategic communications, marketing,
government relations, media outreach and civic engagement. Josefa is
skilled in “big-picture” outreach strategy as well as on-the-ground
implementation. She is creative, innovative, and goal-oriented, and she
makes client satisfaction her priority. She currently serves as the
President of the LA Public Library Commission and has strong
relationships with LA City Council districts and public officials from local
to congressional members on both the national and state levels.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ACE – Various project, Los Angeles, CA
LACMTA - Universal City Pedestrian Overcrossing, Los Angeles, CA
City of Indio Andrew Jackson Safety Improvements. (SRTS), Indio, CA
EDUCATION
BS Electrical Engineering,
University of El Paso, TX
CERTIFICATION
California Professional Engineer,
Electrical #E13357
California Professional Engineer,
Mechanical #M35942
EDUCATION
BA, Political Science &
Psychology, University of
Michigan
AA, Television & Radio
Broadcasting, College of San
Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Amber Christian
Office Engineer
Ms. Christian has over nine years of experience in the construction
engineering field as a construction inspector and office engineer. Ms.
Christian has inspected Traffic Control, LCS, signage, striping, MBGR,
safety, SWPPP and WPCP items and BMP’s. Her construction experience
includes concrete removals, ADL removals, asphalt removals, roadway
excavation, trenching, storm drains, sewer lines, water lines, water
treatment facilities, CIPP storm drains, slide repairs, mechanically
stabilized earth walls, minor concrete, minor structures, sidewalk curb
and gutter, ADA compliance, LCB, JPCP, HMA, concrete barriers, and
landscaping and irrigation.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
I-15 / Mountain Pass Bridge Gap Projects, Caltrans D8, Mountain Pass, CA
I-40 Lane Rehabilitation Project, Caltrans D8, Needles, CA
I-15 Truck Descending Lanes Project, Caltrans D8, Mt. Pass, CA
Sam Elachkar
Scheduler
Mr. Elachkar has more than 7 years of experience in project
management, business planning and management, and planning
and scheduling. Mr. Elachkar has worked both as a Project
Engineer and Scheduler. He has gained his experience working in
the capacity of a Scheduler and Cost Engineer. Duties include but
not limited to overseeing construction of various heavy civil
projects, ensured completion of contract within budget and time
allocations, monitor multiple construction schedules and
budgeted costs, review multiple contractors schedule and
confirm baseline progress, evaluate CPM schedules and provide
client with time impact analysis, review change orders & extra
work tickets, prepared monthly progress reports, conducted
weekly update meeting with contractor, and resolved
contractors’ claims during the life of projects.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
White Avenue Road Improvements Projects, City of Pomona
Phases 1-4 Water Main & Roadway Replacement Pr ojects, City of Pomona/Caltrans D7&8
Water Supply Pipeline & Roadway Replacement Project, Mojave Water Agency
EDUCATION
BS Construction Management
CERTIFICATION
QSD/QSP # 21955
CPESC Envirocert., CA # 6668
CTM 125, 533, 539, 540
EDUCATION
MS Civil Engineering, California State
University, Fullerton, CA
BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly University,
Pomona, CA
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SECTION 5: RELEVANT PROJECTS AND REFERENCES
Project No. 1 | Superblock Parking Garage and Street Improvements Project | Brea, CA
Construction Cost: $13.2 Million
Project Dates: 06/2016 – 1/2018
Construction Schedule: 18 Months
Staff Role: Construction Management and Inspection
FCG Staff: John Spath – Construction Manager and
Lead Construction Inspector
Reference: Steve Kooyman, PE, City of Brea, CA
Project consisted of construction of a 485-space parking garage and included street repairs. The project
also included new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and ADA compliant ramps. A new service/fire access roadway
was created between buildings. All utilities were relocated under the new roadway. The roadway then
graded and prepared to receive new AC and fire lane stripping. Duties included, but were not limited to,
construction management and inspection of various items of work, office engineering, performing
constructability and bid-ability reviews, attending pre-bid and weekly meetings, producing daily diaries
and quantities, taking photos daily, coordinating materials sampling and testing, coordinating lane
closures with residents and businesses, reviewing submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and reports.
Project No. 2 | Beverly Boulevard Traffic Safety and Lighting Improvements Project | Whittier, CA
Construction Cost: $2.2 Million
Project Dates: 11/2016 – 05/2017
Construction Schedule: 6 Months
Staff Role: Construction Management and Inspection
FCG Staff: Abdallah Fakhouri – PM/RE
Anthony Moussa and Timmy To – Inspectors
Reference: Carl Hassel, PE, City of Whittier, CA
Project consisted of removal and placement of PCC pavement, slurry seal, raised median, pedestrian
crossing, street lighting, electrical, sidewalk, ADA ramps, striping, and landscape. Duties included, but
were not limited to, construction management and Inspection of various items of work, office engineering,
performing constructability and bid-ability reviews, attending pre-bid and weekly meetings, producing
daily diaries and quantities, taking photos daily, coordinating materials sampling and testing, coordinating
lane closures with residents and businesses, reviewing submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and reports.
Project No. 3 | Alondra Boulevard Lighting Improvements and Rehabilitation Project | Norwalk, CA
Construction Cost: $1.5 Million
Project Dates: 06/2015 – 12/2016
Construction Schedule: 6 Months
Staff Role: Construction Management and Inspection
FCG Staff: Abdallah Fakhouri – PM/RE
Anthony Moussa – Inspector
Reference: Bill Zimmerman, PE, City of Norwalk, CA
Project consisted of widening four lanes between Shoemaker and Pioneer including grind and pave RHMA,
slurry seal, sidewalk, driveways, ADA ramps, median, electrical, striping and landscape. Duties included
construction management and inspection of various items of work, office engineering, performing
constructability and bid-ability reviews, attending pre-bid and weekly meetings, producing daily diaries
and quantities, taking photos daily, coordinating materials sampling and testing, coordinating lane
closures with residents and businesses, reviewing submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and reports.
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Project No. 4 | Firestone Boulevard Over San Gabriel River Bridge Replacement Project | Norwalk, CA
Construction Cost: $12.0 Million
Project Dates: 05/2014 – 02/2016
Construction Schedule: 21 Months
Staff Role: Construction Management and Inspection
FCG Staff: Abdallah Fakhouri – PM/RE
Cary Brobeck, Jaime Engler, James Bonelli, and
Anthony Moussa – Inspectors
Reference: Mazen Dabboussi, Caltrans District 7, CA
Project consisted of demolition and replacement of the bridge, HMA, slurry seal, sidewalk, curb and
gutter, electrical, fiber optic, traffic control, water/sewer line, striping, SWPPP, and safety. Duties
included, construction management and inspection of various items of work, office engineering, performing
constructability and bid-ability reviews, attending pre-bid and weekly meetings, producing daily diaries
and quantities, taking photos daily, coordinating materials sampling and testing, coordinating lane
closures with residents and businesses, reviewing submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and reports.
Project No. 5 | Corona Storm Drain Line 52 Project – Ongoing | Corona, CA
Construction Cost: $3.5 Million
Project Dates: 02/2016 – Ongoing
Construction Schedule: Ongoing
Staff Role: Construction Management and Inspection
FCG Staff: Abdallah Fakhouri – PM/RE
Jim Bonelli, Tony Alfakhouri – Inspectors
Reference: Linda Bazmi, City of Corona, CA
Project consisted of construction of a concrete 52 inch storm drain line; sewer lines; and waterlines, fiber
optic lines, street lighting, traffic signals, video detection, channel reconstruction, HMA paving, parkway,
sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, irrigation, landscape, and planting. Duties included, but were not
limited to, construction management and inspection of various items of work, office engineering, performing
constructability and bid-ability reviews, attending pre-bid and weekly meetings, producing daily diaries
and quantities, taking photos daily, coordinating materials sampling and testing, coordinating lane
closures with residents and businesses, reviewing submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and reports.
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REFERENCES
Reference 1
Name and Title: Mazen Dabboussi – Local Assistance Area Engineer
Company: Caltrans District 7 – Los Angeles, CA
Address: 100 S Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone Number/Email: 323-497-1315, mazen.a.dabboussi@dot.ca.gov
Project:
Firestone Staff:
Alondra Staff:
Firestone Bridge Replacement Project and Alondra Boulevard Rehabilitation Project
Abdallah Fakhouri, Cary Brobeck, Jaime Engler, Anthony Moussa, and Jim Bonelli
Abdallah Fakhouri, Anthony Moussa, and Mamon Subeh
Reference 2
Name and Title: Bill Zimmerman, PE – City Engineer
Company: City of Norwalk, CA
Address: 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone Number/Email: 562-929-5727, bzimmerman@norwalkca.gov
Project:
Staff:
Alondra Boulevard Lighting Improvements and Rehabilitation Project
Abdallah Fakhouri, Anthony Moussa, and Mamon Subeh
Reference 3
Name and Title: Linda Bazmi – Senior Engineer
Company: City of Corona, CA
Address: 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA 92882
Phone Number/Email: 951-739-4960, Linda.Bazmi@ci.corona.ca.us
Project:
Staff:
Corona Storm Drain Line 52 Project
Abdallah Fakhouri and Jim Bonelli
Reference 4
Name and Title: Carl Hassel, PE – Capital Improvements Administrator
Company: City of Whittier – Whittier, CA
Address: 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602
Phone Number/Email: 562-567-9302, chassel@cityofwhittier.org
Project:
Staff:
Beverly Boulevard Traffic Safety and Lighting Improvements Project
Abdallah Fakhouri, Anthony Moussa, and Timmy To
Reference 5
Name and Title: Peter M Lee, PE – Resident Engineer
Company: Caltrans District 7 – Los Angeles, CA
Address: 100 S Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone Number: 626-905-1710, peter.m.lee@dot.ca.gov
Project:
Staff:
I-5 South / Carmenita Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Project
Abdallah Fakhouri, Mohammed Taleb, and Tony Alfakhouri
Reference 6
Name and Title: Omar Moheize, PE – Principal Civil Engineer
Company: City of Burbank – Burbank, CA
Address: 150 North Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502
Phone Number/Email: 818-238-3943, omoheize@burbankca.gov
Project:
Staff:
Various Locations Street Paving and Flatwork Improvements Project
Abdallah Fakhouri, Ron Brahs, Tony Alfakhouri, and Anthony Moussa
Reference 7
Name and Title: Michael Sinacori, PE – Assistant City Engineer
Company: City of Newport Beach – Newport Beach, CA
Address: 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Phone Number/Email: 949-644-3342, MSinacori@newportbeachca.gov
Project: NB Jamboree Widening and Rehabilitation Project
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Staff: Abdallah Fakhouri, Jaime Engler, and Darren Hopper
SECTION 6: PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City of Downey is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide on-call
public works construction management and inspection services for small to large size projects and tasks,
consistent with the City’s current and future needs. We have performed these tasks and understand the
work required to accomplish the City’s goals successfully. Although our approach can vary from project to
project depending on the specific needs of the client, the following is our generic approach to managing
our contracts, construction management, inspection and support on projects.
Coordination
FCG staff has extensive experience with multiple agencies such as Caltrans District 7, Amtrak, Metrolink,
adjacent cities and will make sure that all involved parties are informed at all times. We have extensive
experience in managing multiplie projects at one time as evidenced by our concurrent on-call contracts.
Whether it is a subconsultant or FCG staff, our Project Manager chooses the right person with the relevant
experience and availability for the needs of our clients. Many of our staff are cross-trained and have the support
of office staff and schedule support to ensure their jobsite success with the least impact on the clients budget.
Tools
Our team members have wide and varying experience with software and various internet tools such as
sharepoint, dropbox, Primavera, Procore, Microsoft Project, etc., that help them with documentation, tracking
and project controls.
Residents and Property Owners
The residents and property owners may be impacted during construction through the closure of their driveway
entrances. As needed, FCG staff will communicate and coordinate with all affected property owners and residents
and keep them well informed of the status of the project to allow them to anticipate activities, deliveries, and to
project time of completion.
Adjacent Projects
FCG staff will work together to coordinate the completion of the Contractors or private development
portion of work. FCG staff will coordinate and assist the City with coordination on any other service and
will perform the work as part of their commitment to the City.
Typical capital improvement projects may include, but will not be limited to:
• Major Street Resurfacing /Overlay projects
• Building Construction and Renovations
• Large Slurry Seal projects
• Concrete – Curb & Gutter, Sidewalks, ADA Ramps
• Water line Replacements, Directional Drilling
• Sewer/Storm Replacements/Improvements
• Utility Undergrounding
• Roadway Reconstruction
• Streetscapes
• Traffic Signal Installation
• Landscape/Park Improvements
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• Stormwater (SWPPP) inspection and compliance
APPROACH
Partnering, Management and Quality
Staff augmentation is very important to
each client agency due to a lack of funding
for procurement of agency staff, and/or the
immediate need based on the number of
projects that need funding. FCG
understands that a well-defined
communication plan can achieve better
results with the agencies. As the need for
additional staff increases, our
responsiveness to meet the need is imperative for the success of the Client. Responsiveness to immediate
and/or planned need for staffing is key since the need may not always be planned for. We understand the
need, as well as the procurement process, for agencies to staff projects at all times and at many levels.
FCG will not undermine quality at any price; in fact, our work is completed with high regard to safety,
quality, time, budget, and with little to no impact on the environment.
Quality Assurance Plan
The FCG team is very familiar with Local Assistance Procedures Manual, as well as the City of Downey’s
Quality Assurance Program in regard to Materials Testing. We are prepared to implement the City’s plan
to ensure the materials and workmanship incorporated into each highway construction project
undertaken by the City of Downey are in confirmance with the contract specifications. We have read and
understand the QAP shall apply to Federal-aid projects off the National Highway System (NHS) and for
transportation projects not utilizing Federal-aid funds.
Scope of Work
As a company we understand the scope of
work required of on-call contracts as we are
currently working on multiple similar
contracts as both a prime and subconsultant.
FCG staff have participated on these contracts
at many levels and provided staff with little to
no need for training as work began.
Staffing
From senior level to office engineers and everything between, all of our staff have provided top notch
service to our clients at every level. The Project Team Diagram illustrates our team’s capability of providing
highly capable staff at any level and at competitive rates. In an effort to ensure client satisfaction and job
success, Mr. Fakhouri tracks all staff work and continuously meets with the client agency.
Execution and Delivery
FCG staff works diligently to perform the contractual work, as well as the individual task orders and deliver
the product at or above the agencies expectation each time. FCG’s Project Manager Mr. Fakhouri will
continuously ensure that all staff are performing at the highest level and providing best service. At the
completion of each task order, Mr. Fakhouri will assess the service provided and meet with the City to
ensure full satisfaction of the work provided and will continue to assemble the best team for staffing. Mr.
Fakhouri will provide the City a comprehensive report monthly of the services (tracked hourly).
Partnering
Staff Augmentation
Management
Responsiveness
Communication
Quality
Agency Process and Procedures
Management Approach
Safety
Quality
Time
Budget
Environment
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SECTION 7: SCOPE OF WORK PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION TASKS
Construction Contract Administration
The backbone of the FCG’s plan is based
upon a sound Construction
Management Plan (CMP) which is based
on industry standards; Green Book,
APWA, Local and County, FHWA, and
Caltrans Standards and Local Assistance
Procedures.
Preconstruction Condition Survey
Documenting the site prior to
construction is essential. Proper
documentation can often mitigate disputes between the City, contractor, and other project stakeholders.
Preconstruction Conference
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the project team members to each other, to establish
communication protocols and identify lines of communication. FCG staff will work with City staff to know the
project and the documents and are committed to its success.
Daily Construction Observation Reports
All personnel will be documenting the progress of the work done by the contractor and subcontractors will write
daily reports. Daily reports will include labor force on the field, work activities, material used, equipment on the
site, CCO works, tracking all work that may be in dispute, and any important conversation with the
contractor and subcontractors based on the Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
Progress Reports
FCG staff will provide Monthly Progress Quantities to the City, which consists of the monthly project status
report. This report will address the critical issues affecting the Project and provide recommendations for
resolution to the City for its approval as well as a summary of construction progress and cost management.
Submittal Processing
FCG staff will review project submittals and recommend approval, and a log will be established at the beginning
of the Project and will be continuously maintained and updated.
Request for Information (RFI’S)
FCG staff will process, track, and document Project Requests for Information (RFI) and responses and an RFI log will
be established at the beginning of the Project and will be continuously maintained and updated. The RFI Log will
identify the parties responsible for review and response..
Weekly Statement of Working Days
The Statement of Working Days will show total contract time from first to last chargeable day, weather days,
holiday days, additional CCO days, and controlling activities for each week to compare to the Contractor’s
CPM Schedule to monitor progress and performance.
Document Tracking System
FCG staff will develop, implement, and manage a project filing system for all documents that is consistent with
the FHWA and Caltrans filing system.
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Schedule Review
Baseline Schedule
FCG staff will review Baseline Schedule for Logic, Durations, Float, Critical Dates, and Phasing.
Monthly Schedule Updates
FCG staff will review the contractor’s preliminary schedule, the baseline schedule, and all schedule updates,
including time impact analyses submitted by the contractor under the terms of the construction contract to
identify any potential or actual delays to the approved schedule.
Photographs
FCG staff will take and file photos Prior to, During, and Post Construction.
Contract Conformance
FCG staff will observe the construction process, but to make sure the processes and procedures employed by
the Contractor will result in full compliance with the contract documents
Construction Contract Administration
FCG staff will implement the Construction Management Plan (CMP) and Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
Payment Recommendations
FCG will review and approve Contractor’s cost breakdown and schedule of values for all lump sum items.
MAP-21 (Buy America) Requirements and Compliance
FCG staff will ensure full compliance to Buy-America Requirements by performing source inspection of materials;
request Certificates of Compliance from the Contracts, and inspection tags and keep on file as needed.
Claims Review
FCG staff will provide recommendations to the City regarding claims avoidance strategies as well as provide
review of all Notice of Potential Claim and provide recommendation of actions to the City.
Contract Labor Compliance
FCG staff will ensure compliance to David-Bacon Act by conducting employee interviews with the Contractor’s
laborers to verify labor compliance requirements as well as reviewing certified payroll and maintaining records.
Risk Factor Monitoring
FCG staff will prepare ahead and look for opportunities to minimize greater problems in the future of the project.
Safe Conditions
Public Safety is extremely important to FCG staff and there is nothing more important than the safety of the
construction team and the public
Coordination with Residents and Property Owners
FCG staff understands the role of communication and Coordination.
Utility Identification & Tracing
FCG staff will utilize a utility tracking system, which will list each utility, the owner, the owner's contact person,
and to-date disposition of any action required of the utility.
Contract Special Provisions
FCG staff will provide the necessary communication to assure effective coordination.
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Utility Coordination
FCG staff will meet with all the utility companies to identify and coordinate their required scope of work to
relocate or protect in-place their facilities with the contractor’s schedule.
Agency Coordination
FCG staff will coordinate and communicate all work with agencies from the beginning of the project until the work
is complete and the project is accepted.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
FCG staff will review and coordinate contractor’s submitted SWPPP with the SMARTS system.
Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation
FCG staff will closely monitor the Contractor’s operations to assure the Contractor’s compliance with the permits
and mitigation measures identified within the environmental approval document.
Materials and Workmanship
FCG staff will ensure full compliance of material delivered and placed during construction and will follow the
FHWA and Caltrans guidelines for sampling, handling, transporting, curing, and testing.
Documentation Interpretation & Technical Assistance
FCG staff will have no-learning curve in this area and no-surprises due to the City.
Public Outreach
FCG Team will provide experienced public outreach personnel to promote and coordinate project status
with all materials necessary to inform and respond to public inquiries, create and maintain a project
webpage, work with the Resident Engineer and City Project Manager to develop an over-all
communications strategy.
Change Orders
FCG will process, track and document Project requests for Contract Change Orders (CCO).
Cost Control
FCG staff will work diligently to maintain cost records on authorized work performed under unit costs and
assist the City as requested in the preparation of budgets, estimates, cost plans, cost comparisons, cash
flow forecasts and cost reports. FCG staff will manage costs during construction by identifying, tracking, and
resolving requests for change and monitoring construction progress daily.
Workload Management
FCG understands it is imperative to match the right person with the right jot to ensure it’s success. We
work diligently at this while constantly working with the contractor and the client to check the work that’s
ahead. Our team is cross-trainied to deliver the most service for the alloted budget. Key to this process is
communication with the contractor and client to work within their schedule and producing a staffing plan
to help deliver the project on-time and on-budget.
Traffic Control and Handling
FCG staff will review traffic detour and lane closure plans
prepared by the Contractor.
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Testing and Observation
FCG staff will coordinate with the Contractor to submit Materials Inspection Requests timely to allow time to
schedule staff to sample and inspect materials.
Daily Extra Work Reports
FCG staff will develop a Daily Extra Work Report to be signed in the field by Inspectors and the Contractor.
Progress Payment Processing
FCG staff will provide accurate calculations for all items of work completed to allow for progress payment.
Lien Waivers
FCG staff will ensure compliance with Buy-America, Quality of Materials, and Inspection tags.
Construction Meetings, Schedule, and Conduct Field Meetings
FCG staff will coordinate the weekly meetings with the contractor and City representatives to discuss progress.
Plans, Specs, and As-Builts
FCG staff will keep a set of plans labeled “As-Builts” to document all changes to the Contract Plans daily. Staff will
also review the Contractor’s As-Built plans monthly prior to approval of the Progress Pay Estimate.
Audits
FCG staff will attend and assist the City with audits as needed and will provide proper support.
Pre-Final Inspection
FCG staff will continuously inspect the work and at the end of the project and will generate a “Punch List”.
Final Inspection and Acceptance
Upon completion of the “Punch List”, FCG staff will perform a final inspection prior to project acceptance.
Final Payments and Dispute Resolution
FCG will follow Guidelines for project closeout documentation and project acceptance; all documentation will be
signed and filed in the project records.
Delivery of As-Builts and Closeout Documents
FCG staff will maintain its own as-built plans to ensure Contractor compliance with tracking and
documenting all changes for the final submittal.
Resource Management
FCG fully understands the nature of On-Call contracts especially in terms of staffing. In an effort to staff
accordingly, Project Manager will meet regularly with City staff to get a full understanding of the upcoming
projects and specific city needs for every project.
Product Inspection:
Prior to the commencement of construction, FCG staff will thoroughly inspect all materials and products to be
installed such as pipes, fittings, valves, and more. FCG staff are cross-trained with inspection of various types of
projects and worked for either contractors, consulting firms, or government agencies where they gained a great
deal of experience to perform Product Inspections. Some FCG staff worked for agencies in the Maintenance
Divisions and are able to perform such inspections and meet all City needs prior to materials installation.
The Inspector will follow verbal and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing. Under the direction of the City Project Manager / Construction Manager, each Inspector will assume
the following functional responsibilities and shall possess experience in these areas:
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Construction Inspection Services
1. Become familiar with and review plans, specifications, and other contract and construction-
related documents. Become familiar with traffic control plans, construction schedules,
construction sequences, and permit requirements from other agencies.
2. Photograph, log and pre-work video prior, during, and after construction.
3. Attend pre-construction meetings and present special concerns, if any.
4. Interpret plans, specifications and regulations and ensure that contractors are following their
contracts. Provide inspections to ensure projects are constructed accordingly.
5. Direct and notify construction contractors about non-compliance and correct compliance
problems as soon as they are discovered.
6. Maintain daily reports/diaries photographs and video (as necessary) showing site and weather
conditions; traffic control measures taken by contractors; labor, equipment and materials used;
quantity of work performed; and major incidents/safety violations. Daily/reports diaries shall be
submitted to City upon project completion or as requested by the City during construction.
7. Review construction progress schedules on a regular basis; verify schedules are on track with
project milestones; identify deviations; and ensure that corrective actions are taken to bring
projects back on schedule.
8. Provide complete measurements and calculations to administer progress payments and make
recommendations for payments.
9. Review soil compaction and materials testing certifications of compliance.
10. Ensure that contractors do not install materials without approved material testing certifications.
Any failed tests shall be reported and direct contractor to take correction measure.
11. Monitor contractors’ utility coordination to minimize utility conflict delays and potential need for
utility relocations. Report potential conflicts to utilities, and advise them to relocate or remove
conflicting utilities and report outcome to City.
12. Attend progress meetings to communicate, coordinate and resolve any issues or problems that
may arise at the job site. Prepare and submit to contractor a “Weekly Statement of
Calendar/Working Days” report.
13. Conduct field construction employee interviews to comply with Federal, CDBG, and Equal
Employment Opportunity Law and Davis Bacon Act.
14. Coordinate with contractor access to adjacent businesses/residents during construction.
Coordinate mitigation of construction impacts with contractor, City and other agencies.
15. Provide inspection of traffic control, channelization, and all other traffic-related work.
16. Ensure conformance with plans, specifications, applicable laws and codes.
17. Observe construction safety, public safety and convenience, and report discovered problems to
City and the contractor.
18. Monitor compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permits and requirements, all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
19. Inspect for compliance with Project SWPPP Program including monitoring QSP and/or QSD duties
as outlined in California State Water Resources Control Board, Storm Water General Permit and
contract documents. When needed, assist the City in filing all Notice of Intent (NOI) and Notice of
Termination (NOT) for Capital Improvement Projects on the California State Water Resources
Control Board S.M.A.R.T.S website.
20. Monitor compliance with City’s Construction Demolition and Recycling Ordinance.
21. Maintain data for change orders and record information regarding time of dispute, time of
notification by contractor, and action taken by inspector.
22. Ensure that contractors submit certified payroll reports with monthly progress payment requests.
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Review reports for compliance with federal and state prevailing wage regulations. Ensure that
labor and hours reported by contractors match inspector’s daily diaries and inspection reports.
Take employee interviews for verification of payroll compliance.
23. Prepare and transmit to contractor’s correspondence related to all projects. All correspondence
sent to and received from contractors shall be copied and transmitted to City.
24. Coordinate preparation and submittal of as-built plans to City upon project completion.
25. Prepare preliminary and final punch list and follow through until completion.
Construction Management Services
1. Become familiar with and review plans, specifications, and other contract and construction-
related documents. Become familiar with traffic control plans, construction schedules,
construction sequences, and permit requirements from other agencies.
2. Arrange and conduct Pre-Construction meeting, inviting general contractor and project
stakeholders. Prepare minutes of Pre-Construction meeting for distribution to all attendees.
3. Provide and maintain sufficient field personnel to administer and manage construction contract.
4. Review construction schedule, including activity sequences and duration, schedule of submittals
and delivery schedule of long lead materials and equipment. Review contractor’s update and
revisions as may be required to reflect actual progress of work.
5. Schedule and conduct progress meetings to discuss contract issues, procedures, progress,
problems, change orders, submittals, request for information (RFIs), deficiencies and schedules.
Prepare minutes of progress meetings for distribution to all attendees.
6. Process and approve submittals and process project design consultant’s review and approval.
7. Process and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, proposed change orders and revisions.
8. Review and evaluate proposed change orders. Review estimates for reasonableness and cost
effectiveness and render recommendations to City.
9. Maintain cost accounting records on authorized work performed under contract unit costs and
additional work performed based on actual costs of time (labor) and materials (T&M) and
maintain progress billing.
10. Develop a reasonable cost control system, including regular monitoring of actual costs for
activities in progress and estimates for uncompleted tasks and proposed changes. Identify
variances between actual and estimated costs and report such variances to City regularly.
11. Assist City in coordinating services of other consultants (geotechnical, NPDES, materials testing,
deputy inspection, special laboratory testing, etc.) that may be hired or selected for the project.
12. Coordinate with project designer the contractor’s requests for interpretation or clarification of
meaning and intent of project plans and specifications.
13. Monitor contractor’s compliance with established safety program, respond to deficiencies and
hazards, and investigate and report on accidents.
14. Track quantities of work completed for progress payment. Develop and implement procedures
for review and processing of progress payment applications. Assist the City with review and
certification for payment.
15. Establish procedures and monitor contractor compliance with federal and state prevailing wage
regulations and requirements.
16. Perform quality assurance reviews on a regular basis and recommend changes, as necessary and
manage photographic record of the project.
17. Comply with local, federal (including CDBG project) and state grant funding requirements. Assist
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the City in preparing and processing reimbursements.
18. Ensure contractor submits monthly certified payroll in a timely fashion to both the City and
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Review certified payroll verification.
19. Assist in claims analysis and dispute resolution.
20. Coordinate and consolidate final inspections and punch lists for completion. Conduct final
inspection/walk through with City staff. Evaluate completion of work and recommend to City
when work is ready for final inspection.
21. Issue preliminary and final punch list, including schedule for punch list completion. Monitor
and follow through with contractor until completion of all punch list items.
22. Secure and transmit required guarantees, certifications, affidavits, leases, easement deeds,
operating & maintenance manuals, warranties and other documents as stipulated in contract
documents.
23. Review and process contractor’s request for final payment and release of retention.
24. For federally and state funded projects, maintain a complete project filing system. Filing system
shall be in accordance with Section 16.8 (Chapter 16) of the Caltrans LAPM.
25. Manage Project SWPPP Program including QSP and/or QSD duties as outlined in California State
Water Resources Control Board, Storm Water General Permit. When needed, assist the City in
filing all Notice of Intent (NOI) and Notice of Termination (NOT) for Capital Improvement.
26. Projects on the California State Water Resources Control Board S.M.A.R.T.S website.
27. Review and comment on the Contractor’s development and implementation of a public outreach
program to inform all the affected residents and property owners about the Project.
28. Ensure that construction of improvements strictly comply with current American with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Standards and regulations.
29. Deliver project files to City.
30. Provide other construction management related professional services such as materials testing,
public relations, and construction surveying, as required.
Daily Reports to the City Project Manager and Construction Manager: All field personnel understand
fully that the daily diary is one of the most important documents in any construction project. Daily diaries
contain information pertaining to day-to-day operations illustrating all the work performed and any issues
that may arise on that day.
Daily Reports to the City Project Manager and Construction Manager: This daily report will provide the
daily status, any issues and photos to efficiently keep the City Project Manager up to date on the project’s
progress. FCG has its own 3-page daily report, which includes but not limited to the following items:
v Date, Day, Working Day Report Number, and Weather Conditions.
v All work activitie, Daily photos, Name, Title, and Signature.
v List of all contractor and subcontractor personnel and labor classifications.
v List of all equipment active and idol, and all materials used.
v All directives, calculations, and quantities of work performed.
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SECTION 8: FEE SCHEDULE, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND EXCEPTIONS
Staff Hourly Rate
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+OVERHEAD
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BILLING INFORMATION
Actual % or $Hourly rate -
Straight OT(1.5x)OT(2x)From To hourly rate³increase for classifications only
168.05$ 252.07$ 336.09$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 70.00$
169.73$ 254.59$ 339.45$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 70.70$ 1.00%
171.42$ 257.14$ 342.85$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 71.41$ 1.00%
156.04$ 234.06$ 312.08$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 65.00$
157.60$ 236.40$ 315.21$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 65.65$ 1.00%
159.18$ 238.77$ 318.36$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 66.31$ 1.00%
156.04$ 234.06$ 312.08$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 65.00$
157.60$ 236.40$ 315.21$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 65.65$ 1.00%
159.18$ 238.77$ 318.36$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 66.31$ 1.00%
144.04$ 216.06$ 288.08$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 60.00$
145.48$ 218.22$ 290.96$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 60.60$ 1.00%
146.93$ 220.40$ 293.87$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 61.21$ 1.00%
120.03$ 180.05$ 240.07$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 50.00$
121.23$ 181.85$ 242.47$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 50.50$ 1.00%
122.45$ 183.67$ 244.89$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 51.01$ 1.00%
108.03$ 162.04$ 216.06$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 45.00$
109.11$ 163.66$ 218.22$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 45.45$ 1.00%
110.20$ 165.30$ 220.40$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 45.90$ 1.00%
108.03$ 162.04$ 216.06$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 45.00$
109.11$ 163.66$ 218.22$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 45.45$ 1.00%
110.20$ 165.30$ 220.40$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 45.90$ 1.00%
108.03$ 162.04$ 216.06$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 45.00$
109.11$ 163.66$ 218.22$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 45.45$ 1.00%
110.20$ 165.30$ 220.40$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 45.90$ 1.00%
108.03$ 162.04$ 216.06$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 45.00$
109.11$ 163.66$ 218.22$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 45.45$ 1.00%
110.20$ 165.30$ 220.40$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 45.90$ 1.00%
108.03$ 162.04$ 216.06$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 45.00$
109.11$ 163.66$ 218.22$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 45.45$ 1.00%
110.20$ 165.30$ 220.40$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 45.90$ 1.00%
84.02$ 126.03$ 168.05$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 35.00$
84.86$ 127.29$ 169.73$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 35.35$ 1.00%
85.71$ 128.57$ 171.42$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 35.70$ 1.00%
76.82$ 115.23$ 153.64$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 32.00$
77.59$ 116.38$ 155.18$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 32.32$ 1.00%
78.36$ 117.55$ 156.73$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 32.64$ 1.00%
132.04$ 198.05$ 264.07$ 7/1/17 6/30/18 55.00$
133.36$ 200.03$ 266.71$ 7/1/18 6/30/19 55.55$ 1.00%
134.69$ 202.03$ 269.38$ 7/1/19 6/30/20 56.11$ 1.00%
1. Names and classifications of consultant (key staff) team members listed.
2. Billing rate = actual hourly rate * (1 + ICR) * (1 + Fee).
3. For named employees enter the actual hourly rate. For classifications only, enter the average hourly rate for that classification.
4. Agreed upon billing rates valid through June 30, 2020, but are adjustable per the terms of the RFP when requested in writing 60 days prior
to June 30th each year and will be considered with adequate justification for pricing escalations.
Note: Denote all employees subject to prevailing wage with an asterisks (*)
Public Outreach
Josefa Salinas
Structures Inspector*
Hamid Shekaramiz, PE
Facilities Inspector*
Frank Miller
Permit Inspector*
Ron Brahs
Office Engineer
Amber Christian
Scheduler
Sam Elachkar
COST PROPOSAL
Specific Rate of Compensation (use for on-call or as-needed contracts)
City of Downey On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection
FRINGE BENEFIT
%GENERAL ADMINISTRATION %
Consultant or Subconsultant ___FCG_(Prime)__________________ Contract No. _________ Date 06/15/2017
CALCULATION INFORMATION
Name/Job
Title/Classification¹
Hourly Billing Rates²Effective date of hourly rate
Project Manager
Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
Structures Representative
Mohamed Taleb, PE
CM/Inspector*
John Spath
Electrical Inspector*
Timmy To
SWPPP Inspector*
Jamie Engler, PE
Mechanical Inspector*
Tom Cartier, PE
Construction Manager*
Bill Viets, PE
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Financial Condition
FCG is financially secure and has not filed for, nor does it have plans to file for bankruptcy. In addition,
FCG has no pending litigation, planned office closures, impending mergers, etc. Risk management and
mitigation, as well as strict adherence to safety and best practices so that FCG is able to remain strong.
We firmly believe that with each passing year and the completion of each job for our various clients, the
satisfaction of our clients will begin to further reflect the condition of our company as well as our ability
to provide our clients with the professionalism and superior customer service they deserve.
Exceptions, Additions, and/or Deletions
FCG makes no exceptions, additions and/or deletions from the requirements of this RFP, to include the
standard Agreement and insurance requirements.
SECTION 9: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TESTIMONIALS
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CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC.
FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 8th day of May, 2018 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 HR
Green Pacific, Inc., a California Corporation, with its principal place of business at 1260
Corona Pointe Court, Suite 305, Corona, CA 92879 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are
sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public
Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public Works
Construction Management and Inspection projects (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
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 On-Call Public Works Construction
Management and Inspection services necessary for the Projects ("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.
Attachment "D"
2
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 8, 2018 to April
30, 2021, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods,
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.
The term of this Agreement may be extended by writt en amendment to this Agreement
signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
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 perf orm 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.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to be eligible
for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for
CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as
well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would
otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the S chedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform
the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. The parties acknowledge that the
Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in
circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties
performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's
performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 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.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Edwin Norris,
Deputy Director of Public Works, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Re presentative 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 George
Wentz, P.E., 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 warrants and maintains that it is skilled in the professional
calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant represents 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
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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 applicable 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 or the Project 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. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits,
based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special
circumstances.
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, the Services or the Project 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. (1) Commercial General
Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
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basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form
Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation : Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer’s Liability
Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and
personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation: Workers’
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory
Limits; (4) Employer’s Liability: Employer’s Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer’s Liability coverage may be waived by the City
if City receives written verification that Consultant has no employees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage a nd/or higher limits than the minimum shown in
this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or 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.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant
shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a
period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and
omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate,
and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader
coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City
requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or 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.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial General
Liability policy shall be endorsed to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers and
employees shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising from the
work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including
materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, Services. Project or
operations; and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City,
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its directors, officials, officers and employees, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain
of coverage excess of the Consultant’s scheduled underlying coverage. Commercial General
Liability insurance coverage may be provided in the form of an endorsement to the
Consultant’s insurance (at lease as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10,
CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions are used).
(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against
the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(C) 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 with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested 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 and employees.
3.2.10.5 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this
Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors,
officials, officers and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its
directors, officials, officers and employees shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and
shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
3.2.10.6 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 and employees.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may
require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language
shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by
either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, authorized to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of
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the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all
policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under
this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them to the City. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims-Made Policies. If any of the policies provide
coverage on a claims-made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of this
Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement , whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this
Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement
or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest , the Consultant
must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion
of the Services under this Agreement.
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 loca l, 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 t he rates set
forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed an amount based on the rates set forth in Exhibit “A” 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
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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) da ys 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 the City Manager.
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 exam ine, 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 Cons ultant 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:
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• 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: HR Green Pacific, Inc.
1260 Corona Pointe Court, Suite 305
Corona, CA 92879
Phone: (855) 900-4742
Email: gwentz@hrgreen.com
Attn: George Wentz, P.E.
City: City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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Phone: (562) 904-7102
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney’s Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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
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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 entit led 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.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to “design professionals” only, 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 Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment o f 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 broug ht 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.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the
meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional"
within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to
the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sections 2782 and
2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to C ity),
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indemnify and hold harmless City and City’s officers, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly
employed by them, or any person that any of them control, arising out of Consultant's
performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. Such
obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify C ity or any City officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused in part by
the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City’s officers,
officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault with respect to tha t Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code
section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of
defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, C onsultant shall meet and
confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the
extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for
all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from Consultant's negligence, recklessness 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.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be the courts 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
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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 A greement.
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 o r person, other than a bona fide
employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, 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 City
Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or
guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
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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 executed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this
Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure
that City is an additional insured on all insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated
in this Agreement.
CITY OF DOWNEY, HR Green Pacific, Inc.
a California municipal corporation a California Corporation
and charter city
By: By: ______________________________
Sean Ashton, Mayor George Wentz, P.E.
Vice President
Attest:
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Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
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Exhibit "A"
CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KOA CORPORATION
FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2018 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 KOA
Corporation, a California S Corporation, with its principal place of business at 1100 Corporate
Center Drive, Suite 201, Monterey Park, CA 91754 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are
sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public
Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public Works
Construction Management and Inspection projects (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
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 On-Call Public Works Construction
Management and Inspection services necessary for the Projects ("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.
Attachment "E"
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3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 1, 2018 to April
30, 2021, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods,
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.
The term of this Agreement may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement
signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
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.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to be eligible
for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for
CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as
well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would
otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform
the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. The parties acknowledge that the
Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in
circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties
performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's
performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 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 e vent 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.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Edwin Norris,
Deputy Director of Public Works, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Rep resentative 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 Chuck
Stephan, P.E., 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
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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 applicable 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 or the Project 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. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits,
based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special
circumstances.
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, the Services or the Project 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:
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(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Commercial General
Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form
Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation : Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer’s Liability
Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and
personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation: Workers’
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory
Limits; (4) Employer’s Liability: Employer’s Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer’s Liability coverage may be waived by the City
if City receives written verification that Consultant has no employees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in
this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or 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.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant
shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a
period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and
omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate,
and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader
coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City
requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or 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.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial 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
liability arising from the work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the
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Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work,
Services. Project or operations; 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. Commercial General Liability insurance coverage may be provided in
the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at lease as broad as ISO Form
CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if
later revisions are used).
(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against
the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(C) 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 with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested 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 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this
Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. 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.
3.2.10.6 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All
insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provision s.
In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection
afforded to the City, itsdirectors officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may
require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language
shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by
either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, authorized to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
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3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of
the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all
policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under
this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them to the City. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims-Made Policies. If any of the policies provide
coverage on a claims-made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of this
Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this
Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement
or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest, the Consultant
must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion
of the Services under this Agreement.
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 "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed an amount based on the rates set forth in Exhibit “A” without
written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
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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 s ubsequent 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 the City Manager.
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
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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: KOA Corporation
1100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (323) 260-4703
Email: cstephan@koacorp.com
Attn: Chuck Stephan, P.E.
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City: City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone: (562) 904-7102
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney’s Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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, an d 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
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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.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to “design professionals” only, 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 Project or 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.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the
meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional"
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within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to
the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sect ions 2782 and
2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to C ity),
indemnify and hold harmless City and City’s officers, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly
employed by them, or any person that any of them con trol, arising out of Consultant's
performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. Such
obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify C ity or any City officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall not apply to t he extent that such Claims are caused in part by
the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City’s officers,
officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code
section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of
defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and
confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the
extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for
all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from Consultant's negligence, recklessness 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.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be the courts 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.
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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, commission, 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 City
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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 th e 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 executed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this
Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure
that City is an additional insured on all insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated
in this Agreement.
CITY OF DOWNEY, KOA Corporation
a California municipal corporation
and charter city
By: By: ______________________________
Sean Ashton, Mayor Chuck Stephan, P.E.
Vice President
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Attest:
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
12385
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING
FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2018 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
Willdan Engineering, a California corporation, with its principal place of business at 13191
Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405, Industry, CA 91746 ("Consultant"). City and
Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional On-Call Public Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public
Works Construction Management and Inspection 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 On-Call Public Works
Construction Management and Inspection projects (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
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 On-Call Public Works Construction
Management and Inspection services necessary for the Projects ("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.
Attachment "F"
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 1 , 2018 to April
30, 2021, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods,
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.
The term of this Agreement may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement
signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
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.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to be eligible
for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for
CalPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as
well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would
otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform
the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's
conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely
manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of
anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. The parties acknowledge that the
Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in
circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties
performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's
performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 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.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Edwin Norris,
Deputy Director of Public Works, 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 Daniel
Chow , President and Chief Executive Officer 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
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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 applicable 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 or the Project 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. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits,
based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special
circumstances.
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, the Services or the Project 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:
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(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Commercial General
Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form
Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation : Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer’s Liability
Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and
personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation: Workers’
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory
Limits; (4) Employer’s Liability: Employer’s Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer’s Liability coverage may be waived by the City
if City receives written verification that Consultant has no employees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in
this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or 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.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant
shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a
period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and
omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate,
and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader
coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City
requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or 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.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial 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
liability arising from the work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the
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Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work,
Services. Project or operations; 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. Commercial General Liability insurance coverage may be provided in
the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at lease as broad as ISO Form
CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if
later revisions are used).
(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against
the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(C) 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 with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested 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 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this
Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. 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.
3.2.10.6 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.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may
require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language
shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by
either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII, authorized to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
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3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of
the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all
policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under
this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them to the City. The
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims-Made Policies. If any of the policies provide
coverage on a claims-made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of this
Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this
Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non-renewed, and not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement
or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest, the Consultant
must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion
of the Services under this Agreement.
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 "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed an amount based on the rates set forth in Exhibit “A” without
written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if
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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 the City Manager.
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
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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: Willdan Engineering
13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405
Industry, CA 91746
Phone: (562) 908-6200
Email: dchow@willdan.com
Attn: Daniel Chow
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City: City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone: (562) 904-7102
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney’s Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
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 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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
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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.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to “design professionals” only, 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 Project or 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.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the
meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional"
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within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to
the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sections 2782 and
2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to City),
indemnify and hold harmless City and City’s officers, officials, employees, volunteers and
agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly
employed by them, or any person that any of them control, arising out of Consultant's
performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. Such
obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City or any City officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused in part by
the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City’s officers,
officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code
section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of
defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and
confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the
extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees,
volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for
all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part,
from Consultant's negligence, recklessness 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.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be the courts 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.
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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, commission, 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 City
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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 executed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this
Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the
provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure
that City is an additional insured on all insurance required from subcontractors.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated
in this Agreement.
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CITY OF DOWNEY, Willdan Engineering
a California municipal corporation
and charter city
By: By: ______________________________
Sean Ashton, Mayor Daniel Chow
President
Attest:
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
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Exhibit "A"