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r PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
V CORPORATION YARD FUELING SUPPORT FACILITIES AND TRANSFER
STATION IMPROVEMENTS
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this 14th day of March, 2023 ("Effective Date"), by and between the
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"),
and TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant"), whose address
is 701 N. Parkcenter Dr. Santa Ana, California 92705, 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 desires to engage Consultant to provide design and construction -related
services for the Corporation Yard Fueling Support Facilities and Transfer Station
Improvements project ("Project").
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the professional services described in this Agreement.
D. 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 Effective Date, and shall
terminate on June 30, 2024, 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 ("Services"
or "Work"). City may elect to delete certain Services within the Scope of Services at its
sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in
Exhibit A. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services shall be performed to
completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to strictly adhere to
the schedule set forth in Exhibit A, 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, 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 within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein 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.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
hand -delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 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 Six Hundred Seventy Two
Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and 00/100 ($672,932.00), 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.
4.2 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
reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) calendar
days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement or specifically approved in writing in advance by
City.
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4.4 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.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 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 Jacob Vandervis to be its
Project Manager. Consultant 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 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.
5.3 If Consultant is performing inspection services for City, the Project Manager
and any other assigned staff shall be equipped with a cellular phone to communicate with
City staff. The Project Manager's cellular phone number shall be provided to City.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Public Works Department. City's
Director of Public Works 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 Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to 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.
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
and with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably
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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, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the
requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state and local laws, and legally
recognized professional standards.
8.2 Consultant 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 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 reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, 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
9.1 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,
attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), and which relate (directly or indirectly) to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its principals, officers,
agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone
employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable, or any
or all of them.
9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence, active 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 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. No civil
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service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Consultant or its employees.
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 of the Work 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.
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 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 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 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 co -tenancy, 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.
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16. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A. Consultant 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
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced, including but not limited to, websites, blogs, social media accounts and
applications (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant,
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 Consultant or any
other party. Additionally, all material posted in cyberspace by Consultant, 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 Consultant or any other party.
Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents, including all logins
and password information to City upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for other projects
and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written authorization from
Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and
all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement
by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant, and City assumes
full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has
received from Consultant written consent for such changes.
17.3 Computer Aided Design and Drafting ("CADD") data delivered to City shall
include the professional stamp of the engineer or architect in charge of or responsible for
the Work. City agrees that Consultant shall not be liable for claims, liabilities or losses
arising out of, or connected with (a) the modification or misuse by City, or anyone
authorized by City, of CADD data; or (b) any use by City, or anyone authorized by City,
of CADD data for additions to this Project, for the completion of this Project by others, or
for any other Project, excepting only such use as is authorized, in writing, by Consultant.
By acceptance of CADD data, City agrees to indemnify Consultant for damages and
liability resulting from the modification or misuse of such CADD data. All original drawings
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shall be submitted to City in the version of AutoCAD used by the City in .dwg file format,
and should comply with the City's digital submission requirements for improvement plans
available from the City's Public Works Department.
17.4 All improvement and/or construction plans shall be plotted on standard
twenty-four inch (24") by thirty-six inch (36") paper size. Consultant shall provide to City
digital `As -Built' drawings in both AutoCAD and Adobe PDF file format within thirty (30)
days after finalization of the Project.
18. OPINION OF COST
Any opinion of the construction cost prepared by Consultant represents the
Consultant's judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the general guidance
of City. Since Consultant has no control over the cost of labor and material, or over
competitive bidding or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee the accuracy of
such opinions as compared to Consultant or contractor bids or actual cost to City.
19. 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.
20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives
and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement or alleged
infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright, including costs,
contained in Consultant's Documents provided under this Agreement.
21. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant 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 Consultant
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. 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 to Consultant
under this Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant 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. Consultant shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or designee with respect to such disputed sums.
Consultant 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.
23. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have
resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accomplished by Consultant,
the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be borne by
Consultant. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit City's rights under the law or any
other sections of this Agreement.
24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
25.1 Consultant 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.
25.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seg., Consultant
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. Consultant shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Consultant's violation of this Section.
26. NOTICES
26.1 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.
26.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall
be addressed to City at:
Attn: Director of Public Works
Public Works Department
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City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
26.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attn: Jacob Vandervis
Tait & Associates, Inc.
701 N. Parkcenter Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
27. CLAIMS
27.1 Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before
making its final request for payment under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to
City, in writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement.
Consultant'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 Consultant in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request
for payment. Consultant and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing
requirements set forth in the Agreement, Consultant shall be required to file any claim
Consultant may have against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act
(Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
27.2 To the extent that Consultant's claim is a "Claim" as defined in Public
Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto, the Parties agree to follow
the dispute resolution process set forth therein. Any part of such "Claim" remaining in
dispute after completion of the dispute resolution process provided for in Public Contract
Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto shall be subject to the Government
Claims Act requirements requiring Consultant to file a claim in strict conformance with the
Government Claims Act. To the extent that Contractor/Consultant's claim is not a "Claim"
as defined in Public Contract Code section 9204 or any successor statute thereto,
Consultant shall be required to file such claim with the City in strict conformance with the
Government Claims Act (Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
28. TERMINATION
28.1 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.
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28.2 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 Consultant. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant
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.
29. PREVAILING WAGES
29.1 Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of
California, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal
holidays and overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the
Work contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the
Work to be done according to the Agreement by the Consultant and any subcontractor.
In accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of
Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the
locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said determination
is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774, and requesting
one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Consultant is required to obtain the
wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post at the job site
the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the Consultant or any
subcontractor under him/her to comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and
regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable for any violation thereof.
29.2 Unless otherwise exempt by law, Consultant warrants that no contractor or
subcontractor was listed on the bid proposal for the Services that it is not currently
registered and qualified to perform public work. Consultant further warrants that it is
currently registered and qualified to perform "public work" pursuant to California Labor
Code section 1725.5 or any successor statute thereto and that no contractor or
subcontractor will engage in the performance of the Services unless currently registered
and qualified to perform public work.
30. STANDARD PROVISIONS
30.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
30.2 Compliance with all Laws. Consultant 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 Consultant 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.
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30.3 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.
30.4 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.
30.5 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.
30.6 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.
30.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
30.8 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.
30.9 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.
30.10 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 race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
30.11 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.
30.12 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:
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
CONSULTANT: Tait & Associates, Inc., a
California corporation
Date:
Signed in Counterpart
By:
Jacob Vandervis
Vice President/Chief Operations Officer
Date:
Signed in Counterpart
By:
Jason Jones
Chief Financial Officer
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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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 ATTORN'S OFFICE
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ATTEST:
Date:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
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By:
Noah Blom
Mayor
CONSULTANT: Tait & Associates, Inc., a
California corporation
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J cob Vandervis
ice President/Chief Operations Officer
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Jason Jo es
Chief Fi ancial Officer
[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
The following scope of work provides a brief description of the tasks anticipated as part
of this project. The scope has also been presented in such a manner to allow an initial
notice to proceed for site investigation and schematic design efforts while providing a
second notice to proceed for the final Construction Drawing and permitting phase of the
project. Design proposals from key subconsultants have also been included as
attachments to this proposal for the City's review and further comprehension.
TASK 1A) FIELD WORK
Task 1A.1: Records Research & Design Field Walk
Task includes initial research, site orientation and design field walks required for
each discipline to conduct an initial site investigation and compile project reference
data for the necessary design efforts.
Deliverables: Design field notes, pictures, records
Task 1A.2 Boundary, Topographic, and Drone Survey
A title report will be ordered by the Consultant's team in order to allow the review
and drafting of all existing property and encumbrance lines. Preparation of an
ALTA survey is not included, however, existing boundary and encumbering
easements will be reflected on the boundary basemap. Topographic survey will be
conducted via mixture of conventional field topographic survey and will also be
augmented by a site wide aerial drone survey which will be utilized to generate site
orthographic imagery as well as 1' contours and topographic linework outside the
limits of the conventional survey. Limits of survey will be isolated to the project site
and designated area of work only and will not cover the entire legal parcel (which
may not be part of the development). Aerial drone imagery will be expanded to
cover the entire legal parcel for contextual purposes.
Deliverables: Encumbrance Map, Topographic survey, aerial drone survey
Task 1A.3: Utility Locating & Potholing
Utility locating and potholing services will be provided by Bess Test Lab. A
budgetary figure has been included in the proposal to allow for up to $15,000 of
utility tracing or potholing that may be required. Consultant will work with the City
and the project team to identify critical crossings and elements to trace as part of
the schematic design phase and will obtain scope specific proposals from BTL for
final approval prior to initiating any work.
Deliverables: Utility potholing exhibit, Utility locating Exhibit
whole)
Task 1A.4 Geotechnical Investigation
Southern California Geotechnical, Inc. (subconsultant) will provide geotechnical
engineering services as part of this project.
Task 1A.5: Environmental Surveys/Reports
A budgetary figure has been included in the proposal to account for potential
environmental surveys and scope that may be required. Depending on the
identified scope in the schematic design phase, Consultant will engage an
environmental consultant to review the scope and identify whether a CE or MND
would be most appropriate. Should MND be required, portions or all of the MND
fees will be charged towards this task. Final required budget will be pending the
total number of studies identified to be required.
Deliverables: Environmental Suggestions, CE/MND Documents (portions or
Task 1A.6: Utility Notices & Coordination
As part of the base scope of work, Consultant will prepare and distribute two utility
notices to affected utility agencies. The first notice will be distributed at project
inception and will notify the utilities of the project and will request records for only
areas that the Utility foresees conflicts with. The second notice will be distributed
to all present utilities after the 65% design completion stage and will include a
reduced size plan for the utility's review and comment.
Deliverables: Utility Notices (1st & 2nd)
TASK 1 B) SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Schematic design phase is anticipated to be run concurrently with the field work phase
as part of the initial notice to proceed.
Task 1 B.1: Project Meetings
Extensive coordination with the City and stakeholders is anticipated during the
schematic design phase of the project. This task includes all disciplines design
coordination efforts as well as incidental hours for minor exhibit circulation and
preparation by Consultant. The task will be charged to on a T&M basis.
Deliverables: Meeting notes, agendas (as applies), incidental exhibits
Task 1 B.2: Site Layout Coordination
This task is provided to conduct initial feasibility layout, design, and coordination
between disciplines to help better design the program and ultimate scheme that is
to be explored for schematic design. Task is anticipated to include collaborative
process with stakeholder that includes one round of review and response. Upon
city approval of the initial layout concept, Consultant will initiate the subsequent
schematic design plans and reports.
Deliverables: Site Layout Concepts & Exhibits
Task 1 B.3: 30% Design Concept (SD Plans & Reports)
Initial SD phase design scope is assumed to include a single submittal and review
prior to initiating the construction drawing phase. It is anticipated that the City will
circulate internally for departmental review and approval of the varying items. This
task is inclusive of the following sub -plans and reports:
• SD Demolition Plans
• SD Phasing Plans
• SD Grading Plans (includes retaining walls)
• SD Drainage & BMP Plan
• SD Utility Plans
• SD Arch Plans
• SD Fuel Plans
• SD CNG & MEP Plans
• Prelim Hydrology
• Prelim WQMP
Deliverables: 30 % Design Plans & Reports (Schematic Design Stage)
TASK 2) REGULATORY PERMITTING
Task 2.1: CR&R Coordination & Consulting
Though permits will not be required from CR&R, extensive coordination and design
review/input is anticipated from an operations front. This task has been provided
to allow for the necessary review, coordination, and design collaboration efforts
that are anticipated in order to successfully design the final transfer station
requirements.
Deliverables: Coordination records, design review comments
Task 2.2: Building Permit (CNB)
This task includes hours required for compilation and formal review/processing of
the anticipated building permits for the project. Consultant will compile all discipline
design packages and will route to the city for review as well as to each consultant
for incorporation of noted comments.
Deliverables: CNB Building Permit
Task 2.3: Building/Demo Permit (Costa Mesa)
As noted above, a portion of this project lies within the City of Costa Mesa. Any
work within the City will require a separation building/demo permit review and
approval. Hours included in this task will be for separation processing and review
of the noted building and demo permit.
Deliverables: Costa Mesa Building/Demo Permit
Task 2.4: UST/AST Permitting
All permitting associated with the UST/AST revisions will be provided by
Consultant and are included under this task.
Deliverables: Jurisdictional UST/AST Permits/coordination
Task 2.5: CNG Permitting
CNG Related permitting and coordination efforts will be provided by STV and
Consultant for design approval and coordination purposes.
Deliverables: CNG Permitting Documents & Approvals
Task 2.6: Updated Industrial SWPPP
It is anticipated that the existing industrial SWPPP documents on file at the city will
need to be updated and re -drafted in order to capture the revised circulation and
drainage patterns for the site. This task assumes that the City will provide the
currently active industrial SWPPP (or equivalent) permit and design documents.
Upon approval of the design and permits Consultant will prepare the necessary
amendments and updates to the document for the City's and regional water boards
records.
Deliverables: Updated Industrial SWPPP (Or equivalent)
TASK 3) PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE
Task 3.1: Project Meetings
Extensive coordination with the City and stakeholders is anticipated during the
construction drawing phase of the project. This task includes all disciplines design
coordination efforts as well as incidental hours for minor exhibit circulation and
preparation by Consultant. The task will be charged to on a T&M basis.
Deliverables: Meeting notes, agendas (as applies), incidental exhibits
Task 3.2 Construction Drawings
Upon approval of the schematic design plans, Consultant will initiate the
preparation of the construction level drawings for the project. Consultant will
prepare 80% and then 100% level plans, specifications and estimates for the City's
revie and comments. At the construction drawing stage, it is not anticipated that
major site plan updates or shifts will be incorporated. The plans anticipated as part
of the construction drawing package includes:
• Demo Plans
• Phasing Plans
• Horizontal Control Plans
• Grading Plans
• Retaining Wall Plans
• Drainage & BMP Plan
• Utility Plans
• Arch Plans
• Fuel Plans
• CNG & MEP Plans
The above noted plans will be compiled in a single bid package under one cover
for submittal as well as bidding purposes.
Deliverables: 80% & 100% design plans
Task 3.3: Construction Estimate
Construction cost estimates will be prepared at the 80 & 100% design completion
stages for the City review and comment. Construction cost estimates are design
level estimates and will not include contractor review/bidding level estimates.
Deliverables: 80% & 100% cost estimate
Task 3.4: Specifications
Design specifications will be prepared at the 80 & 100% design completion stages
for the City review and comment. Specifications will include technical provisions
as well as modifications to the City boilerplate general/special provisions to match
the sites needs. It is assumed that the specifications will be prepared in the green
book format with appendices added for CSI spec related building elements and
other non-standard construction elements.
Deliverables: 80% & 100% specifications
Task 3.5: Final Hydrology Report
Consultant will prepare a final hydrology report as part of the construction drawing
phase to document the final hydraulic conditions as well as to provide sizing for
any storm drain piping proposed as part of the project. It is assumed that this
project will not require peak flow detention systems due to the fact that the existing
and proposed site are fully paved.
Deliverables: Final Hydrology Report
Task 3.6: Water Quality Management Plan
Consultant will investigate and determine the proper project development category
and prepare a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to meet the Santa Ana
Region MS4 requirements. Pending results of geotechnical and infiltration results,
drywell or other proprietary water quality treatment systems are anticipated.
Deliverables: Water Quality Management Plan
TASK 4) CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE
Task 4.1: Bid Support Services
Limited bid support services have been budgeted for this project in order to provide
bid assistance support to the city on a T&M basis. At a minimum, Consultant's
attendance at the pre -bid meeting as well as incidental RFI responses are
anticipated.
Deliverables: RFI Reponses, Meeting Notes
QA/QC:
As noted in the project approach, a central part of Consultant's project success will be the
implementation of a QA/QC program. Our QA/QC Program focuses on the following four
primary objectives-
1 . Ensure that a quality design has been provided to the City, by following established
in-house design checklists that meets our own requirements as well as the
agency's.
2. Verify that different disciplines and agencies have been coordinated with in the
development of the design plans.
3. Verify that the proposed improvements can be constructed.
4. Verify that a cost-effective analysis approach was followed to achieve the City's
specific project goals and objectives.
EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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EXHIBIT B
BILLING RATES
Task
Total Fees
1A) Field Work
$105,722.00
1 B) Schematic Design
$119,245.00
2) Regulatory Permitting
$85,510.00
3) Plans, Specifications, and Cost
Estimate
$350,215.00
4) Construction Engineering
Assistance
$7,640.00
Reimbursables
$4,600.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$672,932.00
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Provision of 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, policies of insurance of the
type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Consultant
agrees to provide insurance in accordance with requirements set forth here. If
Consultant uses existing coverage to comply and that coverage does not meet
these requirements, Consultant 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. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance, statutory limits, and Employer's Liability
Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each
accident for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily injury by
disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700
of the Labor Code.
Consultant 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 and employees.
B. General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with
coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form
CG 00 01, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence, two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate. The policy
shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, personal and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including
the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of 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 each accident.
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D. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be
performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of
one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and two million dollars
($2,000,000) in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date,
or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement and
Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no
less than three years after completion of the Services required by this
Agreement.
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 Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing
insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their
right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of
recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers from
each of its subconsultants.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
excess liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, if required, but not
including professional liability, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees shall be included as insureds under such policies.
C. Primary and Non Contributory. All liability coverage shall apply on a primary
basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by City.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30)
calendar days' notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten
(10) calendar days' notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to the
following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a
waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other
endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. Insurance certificates
and endorsement 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 Agreement. 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
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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, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice
of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City 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. City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of
insurance required by giving Consultant sixty (60) calendar days' advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to Consultant, City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Consultant agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Consultant 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. Consultant shall require and verify that all
subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated
herein, and Consultant 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 Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
Consultant 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 Section 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 Consultant maintains higher
limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be
entitled to coverage for 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.
F. Self -insured Retentions. Any self -insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self -insured
retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self -
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insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements unless
approved by City.
G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Consultant or any subconsultant 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
Agreement, or to suspend Consultant'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 Consultant or reimbursed
by Consultant upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice
of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve
coverage under any of the required liability policies. 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.
Consultant's 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.
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