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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-3840(C) - PSA for Resource Management Plan - Santa Ana Heights Equestrian Facility3,�zF6 <(-) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BONTERRA CONSULTING FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS EQUESTRIAN FACILITY THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this Q' day of Ak' J E m bete— , 200 1 , by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a Municipal Corporation ("City"), and BONTERRA CONSULTING a California Corporation whose address is 151 Kalmus Drive, Ste. E-200, Costa Mesa, California, 92626 ("Consultant"), 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 is planning to construct an equestrian facility (Facility) in the Santa Ana Heights community. C. City desires to engage Consultant to prepare a Resource Management Plan ("Project") for the Facility in compliance with the requirements of the Central - Coastal Subregional Natural Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP). D. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement. E. The principal member of Consultant for purposes of Project, shall be Gary A. Medeiros, Associate Principal of Regulatory Services. F. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions set forth 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 above written date, and shall terminate on the 1st day of November, 2008, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The City may elect to delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement and the services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to perform the services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays due to causes beyond Consultant'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 to the other party so that all delays can be addressed. 3.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) 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 Consultant's control. 3.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by either telephone, fax, hand -delivery or mail. 4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT City shall pay Consultant for the services on a time and expense not -to -exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's compensation for all work performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Ten Dollars and no/100 ($13,810.00) without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. 4.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the work performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person 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 2 reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. 4.2 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Consultant: A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services that Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement. B. Approved reproduction charges. C. Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. 4.3 Consultant 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 the Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B. 4.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, when payments made by City equal 90% of the maximum fee provided for in this Agreement, no further payments shall be made until City has accepted the final work under this Agreement. 5. PROJECT MANAGER Consultant 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. Consultant has designated STACIE A. TENNANT to be its Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager 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. Consultant, 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. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement. 3 6. ADMINISTRATION This Agreement will be administered by the City Manager's Office. Dave Kiff, Assistance City Manager (or his designee) shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his/her authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement. 7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement, City agrees to, where applicable: A. Provide access to, and upon request of Consultant, 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 Consultant's work schedule. B. Provide blueprinting and other services through City's reproduction company for bid documents. Consultant will be required to coordinate the required bid documents with City's reproduction company. All other reproduction will be the responsibility of Consultant and as defined above. C. Provide usable life of facilities criteria and information with regards to new facilities or facilities to be rehabilitated. 8. STANDARD OF CARE 8.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical 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. All services shall not be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City, nor have any contractual relationship with City. By delivery of completed work, Consultant certifies that the work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement and all applicable federal, state and local laws and the professional standard of care. 8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and shall keep in full force in 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 Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement. 8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by 9 reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to approve or disapprove Consultant's work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by City, contractors, or governmental agencies. 9. HOLD HARMLESS To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees (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, attorney's 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 Consultant's presence or activities conducted on the Project (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of Consultant, 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). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant 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 attorney's 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 the Consultant. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of conducting the work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the work, provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the services. 5 11. COOPERATION Consultant 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 the Consultant on the Project. 12. CITY POLICY Consultant 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 Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and/or his/her duly authorized designee 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 Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, a policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. A. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance or issuance of any permit. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. B. Signature. A person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf shall sign certification of all required policies. C. 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. D. Coverage Requirements. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his or her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non -renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non- payment of premium) prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. ii. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, contractual liability. If commercial general liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, 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 occurrence. iv. Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions insurance, which covers the services to be peFformed in connection with this Agreement in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). E. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language: The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant. 7 ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as respects to all claims, losses, or liability arising directly or indirectly from the Consultant's operations or services provided to City. Any insurance maintained by City, including any self-insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and not contributory with the insurance provided hereunder. iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. vi. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits, by either party except after thirty (30) calendar days (10 calendar days written notice of non-payment of premium) written notice has been received by City. F. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of or resulting from Consultant's performance under this Agreement. G. Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work. 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 Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint -venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first written above. APPROVED AS TO FORM: 0 a /City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach ATTEST: B / % mLaVonne Harkless, City Clerk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, A Municipal Corporation B pity Manager for the City of Newport Beach CONSULTANT: By: (Corporate Officer) Title: Print Name: By: (Financial Officer) Title: Print Name: Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates F:\users\cat\shared\ContractTemplatesPublishedonlntranet\FORM — Professional Service Agreement.doc Rev: 05-02-07 14 Equestrian Riding. X Resource Management Plan Project ATTACHMENT A SANTA ANA HEIGHTS EQUESTRIAN RIDING RINK RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK AND FEES October 3, 2007 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING: The proposed Santa Ana Heights Equestrian Riding Rink facility is located on Orange County Flood Control District properties immediately adjacent to the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel within the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. Approximately half of the proposed facility is located within the Central -Coastal Subregional Natural Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP) Reserve. At a recent meeting with the City of Newport Beach, Nature Reserve of Orange County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), the USFWS and CDFG requested that a proposed project include a Resource Management Plan (RMP) to identify the existing site resources and uses and to provide a program for managing these resources and uses. Chapter 5 of the Central -Coastal NCCP/HCP and Section 5.3.2(f) of the Implementation Agreement provide some guidance for preparation of a RMP. However, each site contains site conditions and uses that are unique to the site. Therefore, the following tasks have been identified for the preparation of a RMP. TASK 1 IDENTIFY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) ISSUES $2,500.00 Bonterra Consulting will prepare a summary of the site's existing resources and uses as well as surrounding resources and land uses and proposed project elements and their effects on the existing site and surrounding resources and land uses. The summary will be transmitted to the USFWS and CDFG for review and approval prior to the preparation of the RMP. Approval of the summary will serve as the basis for the preparation of RMP and associated management, monitoring and reporting programs for the project. This process will include communication by telephone, facsimile, and email. TASK 2 PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT RESOURCE $6,375.00 MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) BonTerra Consulting will prepare a draft RMP for submittal to the USFWS and CDFG for review and approval following review and approval by the City of Newport Beach, in consultation with the County of Orange. The RMP will address the issues identified in the summary approved by the USFWS and CDFG. The RMP will include a description of the existing conditions and uses within and surrounding the project site and the proposed project elements. The RMP will also include management, monitoring and a reporting program which addresses each project element and identify the entity responsible for ensuring compliance with the RMP. Detailed plans for project elements such as the southern tarplant salvage and placement, coastal sage scrub restoration, and water quality treatment will be described in the RMP but will be prepared under a separate scope of work. BonTerra Consulting will revise the draft RMP a maximum to two times following City of Newport review and a maximum of two times as part of the USFWS and CDFG review and approval. Any revisions to the RMP beyond this would be accomplished on a time -and -materials RTroposa1s\Newpor1\P012 SOW-102907.doc A-1 Scope of Work and Fees ATTACHMENT B C O NS -UL T/ N G 2007-2008 FEE SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE Principal $160-215 Associate Principal 145-175 Biological/Environmental Manager 120-145 Senior Planner/Senior Project Manager 115-145 Senior Ecologist/Senior Restoration Ecologist 100-130 Project Manager 100-130 Cultural Resources Manager 100-120 Senior Biologist/Biological Project Manager 100-135 GIS Specialist 85-95 Planner/Assistant Project Manager 75-105 Field Monitor 65-100 Ecologist 60-85 Technical Writer/Editor 80-90 Graphic Artist 80-90 Project Assistant 65-75 Administrative Assistant 65-75 Reimbursable Costs Mileage $ 0.50 per mile Copying/Reprographics cost plus 10% Delivery/Overnight Mail cost plus 10% Other out-of-pocket expenses cost plus 10% Subconsultants cost plus 10% 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite E-200 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 * (714) 444-9199 * (714) 444-9599 Fax 3452 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 420, Pasadena, CA 91107 * (626) 351-2000 * (626) 351-2030 Fax 40810 County Center Drive, Suite 120, Temecula, CA 92591 * (951) 587-9230 * (714) 444-9599 Fax