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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10751 (Court Street Plaza)RESOLUTION NO. 10751 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR COURT STREET PLAZA BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Rafael as follows: WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael requires professional services to assist with the preparation of a Court Street Plaza Preliminary Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration Design; and WHEREAS, Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects, Inc. is an architectural firm with extensive design experience and has proposed a design team with wide ranging experience; and WHEREAS, Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects, Inc. was previously retained by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency by Agency Resolution #99-33 to perform Preliminary Design Development activities which are also included in this proposal; and WHEREAS, Daniel Macdonald AlA Architects, Inc. was previously retained by the San Rafael City Council by City Council Resolution #10734 to perform Design Development activities which are also included in this proposal; and WHEREAS, Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects, Inc. will complete the Preliminary Design and Design Development work and also perform Construction Plan and Construction Administration activities and supercede the previous City of San Rafael and Redevelopment Agency contracts. NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Director of Economic Development is authorized to execute the attached contract for professional services. 1, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City held on the 18th day of December, 2000, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Sea Ae-M. Leoncini, City Clerk Tp� v AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR COURT STREET PLAZA FINAL DESIGN This Agreement is made and entered into this 18 th day of December 2000, by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and DANIEL MACDONALD ATA "CHIT CTS, INC., (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY requires professional services to assist in development of design development level plans and construction documents for the Court Street Plaza.; and WHEREAS, and DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC., has the ability to provide such professional services. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 1. PROJECT COORDINATION. A. CITY. The Economic Development Director shall be the representative of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement. The Director of Economic Development is hereby designated the PROJECT MANAGER for the CITY, and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the progress and execution of this Agreement. B. CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONTRACTOR. Michael Pettit is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for CONTRACTOR. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR for any reason, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY within ten (10) business days of the substitution. 2. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall perform the duties and/or provide services as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. 3. DUTIES OF CITY. Upon execution of this Agreement, CITY shall perform the duties and/or provide services as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. These duties include those previously contracted for by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency under a contract with Contractor approved by San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Resolution Number 99-33, and by a subsequent City of San Rafael contract approved by Resolution # 10734. 1 4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of the services described herein by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR as specified in Exhibit A, in an amount not to exceed $171,408. $39,400 of this amount has been contracted for under a contract with Contractor approved by San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Resolution Number 99-33, and $33,840 has been contracted for under a contract with Contractor approved by City Resolution # 10734. Payment will be monthly upon receipt by CITY Project Manager of itemized invoices submitted by CONTRACTOR 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution until the project is complete. 6. TERMINATION. A, Discretionary. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party. B. Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party, and the notified party's failure to cure or correct the caused of the termination notice, to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such notice, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of said notice. C. Effect of Termination. Upon receipt of notice of termination, neither party shall incur additional obligations under any provision of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. D, Return of Documents. Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or material provided to CONTRACTOR and any and all of CONTRACTOR'S documents and materials prepared for or relating to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be delivered to CITY as soon as possible, but not later than thirty (30) days after termination. 7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The written documents and materials prepared by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be the sole property of CITY. 8. INSPECTION AND AUDIT. Upon reasonable notice, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY, or its agent, for inspection and audit, all documents and materials maintained by CONTRACTOR in connection with its performance of its duties under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate with CITY or its agent in any such audit or inspection. 9. ASSIGNABILITY. The parties agree, except as allowed herein, that they shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of their respective obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect. 2 in this Agreement nor the performance of any of their respective obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect. 10. INSURANCE. A. During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at no expense to the CITY, the following insurance policies: (1) A comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence for death, bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage; (2) An automobile liability (owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles) insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence; (3) If any licensed professional performs any of the services required to be performed under this Agreement, a professional liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million ($1,000,000) dollars to cover any claims arising out of the CONTRACTOR'S performance of services under this Agreement. B. The insurance coverage required of the CONTRACTOR by Section 11., shall also meet the following requirements: (1) The insurance shall be primary with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall not call upon CITY's insurance or coverage for any contribution; (2) The insurance policies shall be endorsed for contractual liability and personal injury; (3) The insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additionally named insureds under the policies. (4) CONTRACTOR shall provide to PROJECT MANAGER, (a) Certificates of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required herein, and (b) specific endorsements naming CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additional named insureds under the policies. (5) The insurance policies shall provide that the insurance carrier shall not cancel, terminate or otherwise modify the terms and conditions of said insurance policies except upon thirty (30) days written notice TO CITY'S PROJECT MANAGER; (6) If the insurance is written on a Claims Made Form, then, following termination of this Agreement, said insurance coverage shall survive for a period of not less than five years; (7) The insurance shall be approved ,as to form and sufficiency by PROJECT MANAGER and the City Attorney. C. If it employs any person, CONTRACTOR shall maintain worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance, as required by the State Labor Code and other applicable laws and regulations, and as necessary to protect both CONTRACTOR and CITY against all liability for injuries to CONTRACTOR'S officers and employees. D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in CONTRACTOR'S insurance policies must 3 be declared to and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER and the City Attorney. At CITY'S option, the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY shall be reduced or eliminated to CITY'S s satisfaction, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, attorney's fees and defense expenses. 11. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, release, defend and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, against any claim, demand, suit, judgment, loss, liability or expense of any kind, including attorney's fees and administrative costs, arising out of or resulting in any way, in whole or in part, from any acts or omissions, intentional or negligent, of CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR'S officers, agents and employees in the performance of their duties and obligations under this Agreement. 12. NONDISCRIMINATION. CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability in connection with or related to the performance of its duties and obligations under this agreement. 13. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS. CONTRACTOR shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations, in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement.. CONTRACTOR shall perform all services under this agreement in accordance with these laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. CONTRACTOR shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents and employees from any and all damages, liabilities, penalties, fines and all other consequences from any noncompliance or violation of any laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. 14. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. CITY and CONTRACTOR do not intend, by any provision of this Agreement, to create in any third party, any benefit or right owned by one party, under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the other party. 15. NOTICES. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement, including any notice of change of address, shall be in writing and given by personal delivery, or deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties intended to be notified. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal delivery, or if mailed, upon the date of deposit with the United States Postal Service. Notice shall be given as follows: TO CITY: Nancy Mackle, Director of Economic Development (Project Manager) City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Avenue 4 TO CONTRACTOR Daniel Macdonald Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects, Inc. 1595 Grant Avenue, Suite 200 Novato, CA 94945 16, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. For the purposes, and for the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR, it's officers, agents and employees shall act in the capacity of an Independent Contractor, and not as employees of the CITY, CONTRACTOR and CITY expressly intend and agree that the status of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and employees be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee of CITY. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT — AMENDMENTS. A. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, all exhibits attached, and all documents expressly incorporated by reference, represent the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. B. This written Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or written, regarding the subject matter between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. C. No other agreement, promise or statement, written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, shall be valid or binding, except by way of a written amendment to this Agreement. D. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified except by a written amendment to this Agreement signed by CONTRACTOR and the CITY. E. If any conflicts arise between the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits or the documents expressly incorporated by reference, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 18. SET-OFF AGAINST DEBTS. CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY may deduct from any payment due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, any monies which CONTRACTOR owes CITY under any ordinance, agreement, contract or resolution for any unpaid taxes, fees, licenses, assessments, unpaid checks or other amounts. 19. 'WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or of any ordinance, law or regulation, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation. The subsequent acceptance by either party of any fee, performance, or other consideration which may become due or owing under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other party of any term, condition, covenant of this Agreement or any applicable law, ordinance or regulation. 5 20. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or arising out of the performance of this Agreement, may recoveritsreasonable costs (including claims administration) and attorney's fees expended in connection with such action. 21. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE/ OTHER TAXES. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain during the duration of this Agreement, a city business license as required by the San Rafael Municipal Code. CONTRACTOR shall pay any and all state and federal taxes and any other applicable taxes. CONTRACTOR'S taxpayer identification number is 38589669, and CONTRACTOR certifies under penalty of perjury that said taxpayer identification number is correct, 22. APPLICABLE LAW. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day, month and year first above written. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Director of EcoAomic Development CONTRACTOR By: Title IPF:-�`T— M Exhibit A -1 .... .. Scope of Work Court Street Plaza San Rafael,, California Description The Architect proposes to perform for the City of San Rafael .(Owner) the following design services for a civic plaza and vehicle entry into an adjacent parking garage. - The design shall be as described in the Preliminary Drawings as presented to the City's joint agency Design Study Session of 20 September 2000. Design fees as listed in the proposal are based upon that design. Scope of Work Phase h Preliminary A. Preliminary design work shall be initially based on a scheme previously produced by others. 13 Review of Owner criteria and program requirements; consultation. C. Initial site reconnaissance visit and analysis; photographs; site survey form completion. D. Review of Preliminary Design by Fields and Associates. E. Architect shall attend meetings and public hearing's through the Preliminary Design Phase as necessary. The Architect has budgeted approximately ten meetings and/or hearings in the fixed fee. Meetings beyond this will be considered extra work and may be hourly with :prior notification to Owner. F. Architect shall assist Cost Estimator to determine preliminary construction cost estimate. Deliverable: (one copy each of the following) Sun/Shade Study Photo Board Preliminary Site Plan (colored) Preliminary Landscape Plan (colored) Preliminary Elevations (colored) Preliminary Details Preliminary MatefiallColor Selections Preliminary Cost Estimate Ph: ase Design Development X Based on the Preliminary Design and adjustments authorized by the Owner in the program, Schedule or Construction Budget, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Design Development Documents consisting, of drawings and other documents to fix and describe the size and character of the Project as to architectural elements as may be appropriate. B. Architect shall assist a Cost Estimator to determine construction costs. C. Architect shall attend various hearings through the Design Development (DD) Phase. The Architect has budgeted four meetings and/or hearings in the fixed fee. Hearings beyond this will be considered extra work and may be billed hourly with prior notification to Owner. Deliverable: (one copy each of the following) Two colored renderings DD Architectural Site Plan DD Landscape Plan DD Grading and Drainage Plan DD Water Feature Plan and Details DD Elevations DD Architectural Detail DD Material/Color Selections DD Cost Estimate Phase lll; Construction Documents A. Based on the approved Design Development Documents, governing agencies' written comments, Owner's written comments and any further adjustments in the scope.or quality of the Project, or in the Construction Budget authorized by the Owner, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Construction Documents consisting of Drawings, and Specifications setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the Project. Construction drawings and specifications, or other .construction documents submitted, by the Architect to the owner for approval or to any contractors for bidding or negotiation shall -be coordinated and in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, regulations and laws. B. Complete Construction Documents shall be prepared for the following: Architectural Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Electrical Engineering Water Feature Design Landscape Architecture 4, � ' C. Architect shall assist a Cost Estimator to determine construction costs. D. Issuance of Bid Documents to Owner. E. Building permit application submittals. by Architect. F. Architoct will respond to and correct all reasonable and necessary plan check cornments from all government agencies at no additional cost to Owner. The plan check comment corrections made by the Architect shall only satisfy those concerns that are within the scope of the Architect's work specifically delineated under this Proposal. Landscape Architect's Scope of Work: A. Landscape Architect shall provide:. • planting and irrigation plans and details B. See attached proposal from Donald L. Blayney & Associates. Civil Engineer's Scope of Work: A. Civil Engineer shall provide: • grading plan • street improvement plans B. See -attached proposal from L L. Schwartz Associates, Inc. Water Feature Designer's Scope of Work: A. Water Feature Designer shall provide Construction Documents for: • water feature • filtration • water treatment • piping systems. B. See attached proposal from Fields and Associates. Electrical Engineer's Scope of Work A. Electrical Engineer shall provide Construction Documents for: • electrical power • lighting B. Coordination With Pacific Gas .& Electric C.- See attached proposal from Hansen & Slaughter, Inc. Structural Engineer's Scope of Work A. Structural Design and calculations for retaining wall and other miscellaneous site items. B. See attached proposal from E.P..Engineers. Deliverable: (one reproducible each of the following) Architectural Site Plan Elevations Details Specifications Civil Engineering Site Plan Utilities Plan Grading and Drainage Plan Notes & Details Specifications Landscape Architecture Planting Plan Irrigation Plan Details & Notes Specifications Structural Engineering Retaining Walls Designs Misc. Structural Designs Calculations Specifications Water Feature Consultant Mechanical/Piping Plan Control Design Drawing Details Specifications Electrical Engineering Power Plan Lighting Plan Panel Diagrams Details Specifications Cost Estimator . Final Cost Estimate Phase IV: Construction Administration A. Clarification of Construction Documents as requested by General Contractor or Owner shall be by Architect. B. Review and process shop drawings. . C. Architect shall provide site visits for construction observation including one final site visit for punch list as requested by Owner. D. Civil Engineer shall review submittals, and provide construction staking. (See attached agreement from I.L Schwartz Associates-, Inc.) E. Landscape Architect shall provide two site inspections. F. Structural Engineer shall answer questions and issue clarification drawings. He shall review reports by testing and inspection agencies. G. Water Feature Consultant shall review submittals, answer questions and provide periodic site observations. H. Electrical Engineer shall process shop drawings, and provide three site visits during construction. Deliverable: Not Applicable Schedule A. Phases I and II shall be executed in a timely manner by Architect but as controlled by others such as Owner's approval process, and city agency approvat process. B. Upon full approval of Design Development. documents, Phase III shall be executed within sixteen (16) weeks. Delays caused by change of scope, or review by Owner may extend schedule. Electronic Requirements A. Documents shall be produced on AutoCAD compatible with Architect's existing in-house computer system. B. Preliminary and Design Development documents may be produced either by hand or on computer at the Architect's discretion. Compensation A. Compensation shall be a Fixed Fee as shown below: Phase l: Preliminary Architectural $327000 Water Feature Consultant 3,000 Landscape Architect 1,500 Total $36,500 Phase-//: Design Development Architectural $18,190 Water Feature Consultant 4,000 Landscape Architect 1,000 Civil Engineer 4,900 Renderina_ s (Two views. by Clay Perry) 5.000 Total $33,090 Phase///: Construction Documents Architectural $36,300 Landscape Architect 2,500 Civil Engineer 5,200 Electrical Engineer 10,000 Water Feature Consultant 9,500 Structural Engineer 5,000 Cost Estimator (includes all three estimates) 5.220 Total $73,720 Phase IV.. Construction Administration Architectural _ $12,098 Landscape Architect 500 Civil Engineer (including. Construction Staking) 12,000. Electrical Engineer (included in Phase III) N/A Water Feature Consultant 3,500 Structural Ena_ ineer (included in Phase III) N/A Total $28,098 Billings A. The Architect's fees shall be billed monthly as the work progresses. Payment by Owner shall -occur within 30 (thirty) days, and subject to late charges beyond that, in the amount of 1-112% (one and one half percent) per month. Other Provisions A. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, work beyond the scope of this agreement, rework after either acceptance or approval by Owner, or other extra work, may be performed by Architect and subject to extra charges and billed at prevailing hourly rates. B. Architect's services do not include: mechanical engineering; plumbing engineering; geotechnical (soils) engineering; survey; asbestos investigations; outside permit expediting fees; or environmental impact reports. C. Reimbursable expenses, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED ABOVE, are not a part of the Fixed Fee and shall be billed at cost plus 10% (ten percent) and shall include: additional engineering services; printing; plotting; packaging; mailing; shipping; photography; government agency processing fees; permit fees; plan check fees; etc. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR COURT STREET PLAZA FINAL DESIGN This Agreement is made and entered into this 18th day of December, 2000, by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC., (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the 'CITY requires professional services to assist in development of design development level plans and construction documents for the Court Street Plaza; and WHEREAS, DANIEL MACDONALD AIA ARCHITECTS, INC., has the ability to provide such professional services. NOW, THEREFORE;, the parties agree as follows: 1. PROJECT COORDINATION. A. CITY. The Economic~ Development Director shall be the representative of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement.: The Director of Economic Development is hereby designated. the PROJECT MANAGER for the CITY, and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the progress and execution of this Agreement. B. CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONTRACTOR. Max. . Crpj e 5 hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for CONTRACTOR. Should circumstancim or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR for any reason., the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY within ten (10) business days of the substitution. 2. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall perform the duties and/or provide services as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, 3. DUTIES OF CITY. Upon execution of this Agreement, CITY shall performf,the duties and/or provide services as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. These duties include those previously contracted for by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency under a contract with Contractor approved by San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Resolution Number,99-33, and by a subsequent City of San Rafael contract approved by Resolution #10734. 4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of the services described herein by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR as specified in Exhibit A, in an amount not to exceed $172, 227, $39,400 of this amount has been contracted for under a contract with Contractor approved by San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Resolution Number 99-33, and $33,840 has been contracted for under a contract with Contractor approved by City Resolution #10734. Payment will be monthly upon receipt by CITY Project Manager of itemized invoices submitted by CONTRACTOR 5, TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution until the project is complete. 6. TERMINATION. A. Discretionary. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party. B. Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party, and the notified party's failure to cure or correct the cause of the termination notice, to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such notice, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of said notice. C. Effect of Termination. Upon receipt of notice of termination, neither party shall incur additional obligations under any provision of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. D. Return of Documents. Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or material provided to CONTRACTOR and any and all of CONTRACTOR'S documents and materials prepared for or relating to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be delivered to CITY as soon as possible, but not later than thirty (30) days after termination. 7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The written documents and materials prepared by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be the sole property of CITY. 8. INSPECTION AND AUDIT. Upon reasonable notice, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY, or its agent, for inspection and audit, all documents and materials maintained by CONTRACTOR in connection with its performance of its duties under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate with CITY or its agent in any such audit or inspection. 9. ASSIGNABILITY. The parties agree, except as allowed herein, that they shall not assign or transfer any interest 2 P. O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 TO CONTRACTOR Dal Macdonalsld DanieY Macdonald AIA Architects, Inc. 1595 Grant Avenue, Suite 200 Novato, CA 94945 16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. For the purposes, and for the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR, it's officers, agents and employees shall act in the capacity of an Independent Contractor, and not as employees of the CITY. CONTRACTOR and . CITY expressly intend and agree that the status of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and employees be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee of CITY. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT —AMENDMENTS. A. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, all exhibits attached, and all documents expressly incorporated by reference, represent the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. B. This written Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or written, regarding the subject matter between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. C. No other agreement, promise or statement, written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, shall be valid or binding, except by way of a written amendment to this Agreement. D. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified except by a written amendment to this Agreement signed by CONTRACTOR and the CITY. E. If any conflicts arise between the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits or the documents..expressly incorporated by reference, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 18. SET-OFF AGAINST DEBTS. CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY may deduct from any;payment due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, any monies which CONTRACTOR owes CITY under any ordinance, agreement, contract or resolution for any unpaid taxes, fees, licenses, assessments, unpaid checks or other amounts. 19. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or of any ordinance, law or regulation, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, lav or regulation. The subsequent acceptance by either party of any fee, performance, or other consideration which may become due or owing under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding 5