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CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH
<,FORNP City Council Staff Report
August 27, 2024
Agenda Item No. 15
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Paul Blank, City Harbormaster - 949-270-8159,
pblank@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melanie Franceschini, Senior Management Analyst — 949-644-3028
mfranceschini@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Vessel
Assist, LLC for On -Call Vessel Towing Services
ABSTRACT:
The Harbor Department seeks City Council approval to enter into an on -call
maintenance/repair agreement with Vessel Assist, LLC for on -call vessel towing services.
Staff is recommending an agreement with an initial three-year term, plus two additional
one-year term options, at a not -to -exceed amount of $375,000.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
b) Approve On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Vessel Assist, LLC for
On -Call Vessel Towing Services at a not -to -exceed amount of $375,000, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Harbor Department is responsible for the safety and integrity of Newport Harbor,
which includes assisting patrons in need and keeping the waterways clear for the public's
use. One way to keep the waterways clear is by having vessel towing services available
at the City of Newport Beach's disposal. These services are best provided through
on -call agreements with local firms that specialize in towing and that regularly provide
these services in Newport Harbor.
RFP No. 24-76 was published on May 1, 2024 and closed May 22, 2024. The RFP was
broadcasted to 196 vendors, with 69 vendors receiving notification. Broadcasting the RFP
provides for industry vendors that did not sign up for Newport Beach specific RFP
notifications to be notified of the bidding opportunity. Ultimately, one proposal was
received and evaluated by a panel of three City staff members using a
qualifications -based selection process. The proposal was scored based on the following
criteria:
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• The contractor's qualifications, experience, subject matter expertise, and ability to
provide the requested services, particularly for government agencies and/or
maritime clients; and
• Proposed project costs.
Evaluation Scores:
Vessel Assist, LLC
Technical Score Out of 90
82
Cost Ratio Score Out of 10
10
Aggregate Score Out of 100
92
Overall Rank
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Vessel Assist, LLC, formerly known as Pacific Towing, LLC, is one of the incumbent City
contractors currently providing on -call vessel towing services in Newport Harbor. The
contractor is very responsive to requests for services and also assists with non-traditional
towing requests, such as removing large debris that impacts navigation. The non-
traditional towing requests are typically completed in a timelier manner and at a reduced
cost, than activating the Harbor Department and Public Works Department staff and
equipment. Vessel Assist, LLC is also very proactive in the harbor, often collaborating
with the Harbor Department to assess weather conditions and is prepared to provide
inclement weather service should it be requested. Weather may be considered inclement
when the wind is above 20 knots, requiring the Harbor Department staff and Vessel
Assist, LLC to patrol the harbor and observe that all moored vessels and other craft
remain secured and in place, without the risk of being damaged or cause damage to other
vessels or structures.
Staff requests the City Council's approval to enter into an on -call maintenance/repair
services agreement with Vessel Assist, LLC for on -call vessel towing services at a not to
exceed amount of $375,000. The term date for the agreement shall commence
October 1, 2024, upon the expiration of the two existing on -call agreements for vessel
towing services. Staff is comfortable moving forward with the one firm given their strong
performance year over year, in addition to the firm's inherent knowledge and experience
providing towing services in the harbor. The initial term for the agreement will be for
three -years, plus two additional one-year term options.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adopted budget includes sufficient funding for this purchase. It will be expensed to
the Professional Services account in the Harbor Department, 10045451-811008.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A - On -Call Maintenance/Repair Services Agreement with Vessel Assist, LLC
for On -Call Vessel Towing Services
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ATTACHMENT A
ON -CALL MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH VESSEL ASSIST, LLC FOR
ON -CALL VESSEL TOWING SERVICES
THIS ON -CALL MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this 1st day of October, 2024 ("Effective
Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal
corporation and charter city ("City"), and VESSEL ASSIST, LLC, a California limited
liability company ("Contractor"), whose address is 1100 South Coast Hwy, .Suite 210,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City and Pacific Towing, LLC, a California limited liability company doing business
as ("DBA") TOWBOATUS Newport Beach ("Pacific Towing") previously engaged
in an RFP for on -call maintenance and/or repair services. Subsequent to the RFP
but prior to execution of this Agreement, Pacific Towing filed an Amendment of
Articles of Incorporation whereby all rights, title and interest of Pacific Towing was
assigned to VESSEL ASSIST, LLC.
C. City desires to engage Contractor to perform on -call maintenance and/or repair
services for City ("Project").
D. Contractor possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the maintenance and/or repair services described in this
Agreement.
E. Contractor has examined the location of all proposed work, carefully reviewed and
evaluated the specifications set forth by City for the Project, is familiar with all
conditions relevant to the performance of services, and has committed to perform
all work required for the compensation specified in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on September 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. This
Agreement shall automatically renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms, upon
the same terms and conditions set forth herein unless City provides. written notice of its
intent not to renew prior to the end of the active term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
total term of this Agreement shall not exceed five (5) years.
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2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
2.1 Contractor shall perform the on -call services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). Upon written request from the Project Administrator as defined herein,
Contractor shall provide a letter proposal for Services requested by the City (hereinafter
referred to as the "Letter Proposal"). The Letter Proposal shall include the following:
2.1.1 A detailed description of the Services to be provided;
2.1.2 The position of each person to be assigned to perform the Services,
and the name of the individuals to be assigned, if available;
and
2.1.3 The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the Services;
2.1.4 The time needed to finish the specific project.
2.2 No Services shall be provided until the Project Administrator has provided
written acceptance of the Letter Proposal. Once authorized to proceed, Contractor shall
diligently perform the duties in the approved Letter Proposal.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included 'in
Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services.
shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by
Contractor to strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal,
if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination
of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor. shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Contractor's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Contractor shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein, not later than two (2) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Contractor's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Contractor shall respond
in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by fax, hand -
delivery or mail.
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4. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR
4.1. City shall pay Contractor for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Letter Proposal
and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference. Except as otherwise provided herein, no rate changes shall be made during
the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Contractor's
compensation for all Services performed in accordance with this Agreement for the initial
term and all option terms, if any, including all reimbursable items, shall not exceed Three
Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($375,000.00), without prior
written amendment to the Agreement.
4.2 Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Contractor's bills shall include the name and/or
classification of employee who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services
performed and/or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date
the Services were performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly
basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay. Contractor no
later than thirty (30) calendar days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement and the Letter Proposal, or specifically approved
in writing in advance by City.
4.4 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project,
but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with Exhibit B
and the Letter Proposal.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Contractor has designated David LaMontagne to be
its Project Manager. Contractor shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Contractor, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any
of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City..
Contractor warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
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6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Harbor Department. City's
Harbormaster or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority
to act for City under.this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all
matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Contractor in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Contractor, one copy of all existing
relevant information' on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner
so as not to cause delays in Contractor's Work schedule.
8. TYPE AND INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS/STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 Contractor shall use only the standard materials described in Exhibit A in
performing Services under this Agreement. Any deviation from the materials described
in Exhibit A shall not be installed or utilized unless approved in advance and in writing by
the Project Administrator.
8.2 All of the Services shall be performed by Contractor or under Contractor's
supervision. Contractor represents that it possesses the personnel required to perform
the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all Services in a manner
commensurate with community professional standards and with the ordinary degree of
skill and care that would be used by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same
discipline under similar circumstances. All Services shall be performed by qualified and
experienced personnel who are not employed by City. By delivery of completed Work,
Contractor certifies that the Work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement, all
applicable federal, state and local laws and legally recognized professional standards.
8.3 Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain and shall
keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its .sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.4 Contractor shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Contractor be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Contractor's Work promptly, or delay orfaulty performance by City,
contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY
9.1 City and all officers, employees and representatives thereof and all persons
and entities owning or otherwise in legal control of the property upon which Contractor
performs the Project and/or Services shall not be responsible in any manner for any loss
or damage to any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the
Project or for injury to or death of any person as a result of Contractor's performance of
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the Services required hereunder; or for damage to property from any cause arising from
the performance of the Project and/or Services by Contractor, or its subcontractors, or its
workers, or anyone employed by either of them.
9.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law and for
injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from defects,
obstructions or from any cause arising from Contractor's Work on the Project and/or
Services, or the Work of any subcontractor or supplier selected by Contractor.
9.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend
and hold _harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of
the property upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services contemplated
by this Agreement (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all
claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property),
demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments,
fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys'
fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually,
a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or
indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Work
performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation,
defects in workmanship or materials or Contractor's presence or activities conducted on
the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of
Contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants,
subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts
they may be liable or any or all of them).
9.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Contractor to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce
the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor.
9.5 Contractor shall perform all Work in a manner to minimize public
inconvenience and possible hazard, to restore other work areas to their original condition
and former usefulness as soon as possible, and to protect public and private property.
Contractor shall be liable for any private or public property damaged during the
performance of the Work by Contractor or its agents.
9.6 To the extent authorized by law, as much of the money due Contractor
under and by virtue of the Agreement as shall be considered necessary by City may be
retained by it until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as
aforesaid.
9.7 The rights and obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
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10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis
and Contractor is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting
the Work are under the control of Contractor, except to the extent they are limited by
statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil service
status or other right of employment shall accrue to Contractor or its employees. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Contractor or any of.
Contractor's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Contractor
shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work,
provided that Contractor is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in
this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Contractor as to the details
of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Contractor shall
mean only that Contractor shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the
Services.
11. COOPERATION
Contractor agrees to Work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with Contractor on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Contractor shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Contractor is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
-planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements
attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be
construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any
-of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor, or of the interest of any general
partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Contractor is a partnership or
joint -venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
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Contractor. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. Contractor shall be fully responsible to
City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall.
create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to
any such subcontractor other, than as otherwise .required by law. City is an intended
beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a
duty of care between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein,
the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned,
transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor,
its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this
Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right
to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Contractor or any
other party. Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, provide such Documents to City
upon prior written request.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
19. RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years,
or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Contractor
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Contractor shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Contractor 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 to Contractor
under this Agreement.
20. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Contractor of any disputed sums until satisfaction of
the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
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constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Contractor shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or his/her designee with respect to such disputed
sums. Contractor shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of
return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of
withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
21. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONTRACTORS
City reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the Project.
22. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
22.1 Contractor or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
22.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seg., Contractor
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Contractor's violation of this Section.
23. NOTICES
23.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
23.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Contractor to City shall be
addressed to City at:
Attn: Harbormaster
Harbor Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
23.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Contractor shall be
addressed to Contractor at:
Attn: David LaMontagne
Vessel Assist, LLC
1100 South Coast Hwy, Suite 210
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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24. CLAIMS
Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its
final request for payment under this Agreement, Contractor shall submit to City, in writing,
all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Contractor's
acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation
under or .arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and
identified by Contractor in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment.
Contractor and City .expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set
forth in the Agreement, Contractor shall be required to file any claim Contractor may have
against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code
sections 900 et seq.).
25. TERMINATION
25.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required
to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and
thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate
the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
25.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Contractor. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Contractor for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Contractor has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Contractor
shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or
accumulated in the performance of -this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
26. LABOR
26.1 Contractor shall conform with all applicable provisions of state and federal
law including, but not limited to, applicable provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards
Act ("FLSA") (29 USCA § 201, et seq.).
26.2 Whenever Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor
dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Agreement,
Contractor shall immediately give written notice to City, and provide all relevant
information.
26.3 Contractor represents that all persons working under this Agreement are
verified to be U.S. citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States.
26.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
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volunteers, and employees from loss or damage, including but not limited to attorneys'
fees, and other costs of defense by reason of actual or alleged violations of any applicable
federal, state and local labor laws or law, rules, and/or regulations. This obligation shall
survive the expiration and/or termination of the Agreement.
27. STANDARD PROVISIONS
27.1 Recitals. City and Contractor acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.
27.2 Compliance with all Laws. Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Contractor shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
27.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
27.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
27.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
27.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
27.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Contractor and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
27.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
27.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
27.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
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or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law. .
27.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
27.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more.
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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'Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
Date:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
Bv:
Will O'Neill
Mayor
CONTRACTOR: VESSEL ASSIST,
LLC, a California limited liability
Date:
Bv:
David LaMontagne
Managing Member
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Contractor must provide all equipment necessary to complete the services, including but not
limited to: boats, tow posts, towing lines, harnesses, dewatering pumps, boom, jump start
equipment, fuel for delivery, radar, sonar, dive and SCUBA equipment and salvage air bags.
Contractor must have the ability to guarantee a response time to arrive on -scene in Newport
Harbor at 5 knots or approximately one (1) hour, whichever is less.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
All services shall be provided on an on-call/as-needed basis, as directed by the City. The on -call
services contemplated in this RFP include, but are not necessarily limited to:
1. Vessel Towing — tasks may include:
a. Vessel assistance;
b. Propeller disentanglement;
c. Assistance towing unoccupied vessels dock to dock/mooring to mooring;
d. Vessel relocations;
e. City -ordered repossessions;
f. Vessel impounds and vessel re -secures; and
g. Vessel recovery (not including salvage services).
2. Other towing -related services as requested by the City
3. Rapid Response (non -emergency)
4. Emergency Response
5. Foul Weather Patrol
6. De -watering Services
7. Boom Deployment
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
ON -CALL SERVICE
BILLING RATE
Boat Towing (Day Rate)
$315.00 hourly
Boat Towing (Night Rate)
$375.00 hourly
Deckhands (Day Rate)
$60.00 hourly
Deckhands (Night Rate)
$70.00 hourly
Foul Weather/Small Craft Advisory Patrol
$60.00 hourly
Salvage/Debris Clean Up
Applicable boat rate
De -watering / Pump Out
$20.00/ft.
Soft Un-groundings
$20.00/ft.
Jump Starts
Applicable boat rate, no additional cost
Boom Deployment
$1,500 per occurrence
Boom Retrieval
$1,500 per retrieval
Boom per day in excess of 24 hours
$2.50/ft. per day
Boom Clean Up
$6/ft.
Sorb/Pad/Deployment/Retrieval/Disposal
$60 hourly per crew member
Other Costs/Specifications:
• Cost for assistance and towing includes one company owned boat and captain, with equipment
already on board;
• Hourly rates are 1 hour minimum;
• Day rates are effective from sunrise to sunset;
• Night rates are effective sunset to sunrise;
• Charges for assistance and towing are charged on an hourly basis for the entire time underway
(portal to portal) beginning and ending in Newport Harbor;
• Per foot charges are calculated based on length overall (LOA);
• Soft un-groundings and pump -out fees are limited to 1 hour max service; and
• Items delivered (fuel, oil, etc.) are reimbursed to company at cost.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — MAINTENANCE/REPAIR/JANITORIAL SERVICES
Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City,
and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and
maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, policies of
insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory
to City. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in accordance with
requirements set forth here. If Contractor uses existing coverage to comply and
that coverage does not meet these requirements, Contractor agrees to amend,
supplement or endorse the existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance providing statutory benefits and Employer's
Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)
each employee for bodily injury by accident and each employee for
bodily injury by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act (USL&H)
shall be required for employees performing services covered by said
Act. In addition, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to similarly
maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability.
Insurance in accordance with California law for all of the. subcontractor's
employees.
Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council,
boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, employees, and
any person or entity owning or otherwise in legal control of the property
upon which Contractor performs the Project and/or Services
contemplated by this Agreement.
B. General Liability/Marine General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall
maintain commercial general liability insurance, and if necessary
excess/umbrella liability insurance, with coverage at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 00 01 covering land
and waterborne exposures including but not limited to coverage for
bodily injury and property damage, products and completed operations,
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contractual liability, personal and advertising injury, independent
contractors, and defense costs excess of limit, in an amount not less
than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and four million
dollars ($4,000,000) general aggregate.
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Contractor
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
Contract, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit for each accident.
D. Watercraft Liability. Contractor shall maintain watercraft liability insurance
including Protection and Indemnity with minimum limits of two million
dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence and in the aggregate, Jones Act for
employees performing services under said Act, and Water Pollution
Liability.
E. Water Pollution Liability. Contract shall provide Water Pollution Liability
for both sudden and accidental and gradual and continuous pollution
events with limits no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) each loss
and in the aggregate. The policy shall not exclude any hazardous
materials for which there is exposure.
F. Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance. If any Excess or Umbrella Liability
policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this contract,
then said policies shall be "following form" of the underlying policy
coverage, terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the
insurance requirements stated in this contract, including, but not limited
to, the additional insured and primary & non-contributory insurance
requirements stated herein. No insurance policies maintained by the
City, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered
hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until_ the
Contractor's primary and excess/umbrella liability policies are
exhausted.
4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed
to contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Contract shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, employees, and any person or entity owning or otherwise in
legal control of the property upon which Contractor performs the Project
and/or Services contemplated by this Agreement or shall specifically
allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance
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with these requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss.
Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall
require similarwritten express waivers and insurance clauses from each
of its subcontractors.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
products and completed operations, excess/umbrella liability, pollution
liability, and automobile liability, if required, shall provide or be endorsed
to provide that City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers,
agents, volunteers, employees, and any person or entity owning or
otherwise in legal control of the property upon which Contractor
performs the Project and/or Services contemplated by this Agreement
shall be included as additional insureds under such policies.
C. Primary and Non -Contributory. Contractor's insurance coverage shall
be primary insurance and/or the primary source of recovery with respect
to City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained
by City shall be excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute
with it.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30)
calendar days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of coverage (except
for nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days' notice is required) for
each required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to
the following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance
to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along
with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation
and other endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. All of
the executed documents referenced in this Contract must be returned
to City within ten (10) regular City business days after the date on the
"Notification of Award". Insurance certificates and endorsements must
be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of
performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with
City at all times during the term of this Contract. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen
(15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of
insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or
extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or
reduced, Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written
notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City
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evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been
reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or
companies. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies
of all required insurance policies, at any time.
B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. The City reserves the right at any
time during the term of the Contract to change the amounts and types
of insurance required by giving Contractor sixty (60) calendar days'
advance written notice of such change. If such change results in
substantial additional cost to Contractor, City and Contractor may
renegotiate Contractor's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Contractor agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Contractor enters
into contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review.
Failure of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any
liability on City, or its employees. Contractor shall require and verify that
all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements
stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional
insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage,
subcontractors shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as
CG 20 38 04 13.
D. Enforcement of Contract Provisions. Contractor acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
Contractor of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no
additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features
or limits contained in this Exhibit A are not intended as a limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage
normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given
coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a
given. issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive,
or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the
Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the
City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits
maintained by the Contractor. Any available proceeds in excess of
specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available
to the City.
F. Self -Insured Retentions. Contractor agrees not to self -insure or to use
any self -insured retentions on any portion of the insurance required
herein and further agrees that it will not allow any indemnifying party to
self -insure its obligations to City. If Contractor's existing coverage
includes a self -insured retention, the self -insured retention must be
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declared to City. City may review options with Contractor, which may
include reduction or elimination of the self -insured retention, substitution
of other coverage, or other solutions. Contractor agrees to be
responsible for payment of any deductibles on their policies.
G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Contractor or any subcontractor
fails to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City
shall have the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to
terminate this Contract, or to suspend Contractor's right to proceed until
proper evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City
shall, at City's sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to
Contractor or reimbursed by Contractor upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from
Contractor's performance under this Contract, and that involve or may
involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. City
assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but
not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they
are likely to involve City.
Contractor's Insurance. Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at
its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its
own judgement may be necessary for its proper protection and
prosecution of the Work.
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