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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Grand Ave. Bridge Proj. Environmental ServicesAGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH DAVID J. POWERS ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into this ;207s4 day of IOR I t- , 2016, by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and DAVID J. POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that additional construction inspection services are required in connection with the CITY's Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project; and WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has agreed to render such services. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. PROJECT COORDINATION. A. CITY'S Project Manager. The Assistant Director of Public Works 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'S Project Director. CONTRACTOR shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONTRACTOR. John Hesler 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 the services outlined in the proposal dated March 10, 2016 marked as Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and incorporated herein. 3. DUTIES OF CITY. CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR as provided in Paragraph 4, and shall perform the duties as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. 14-3 --Ltl4c, A LA'3'52-1. 4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of the services described herein by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR on a time and materials basis for services rendered in accordance with the rates shown on the current fee schedule as described in Exhibit "A" attached and incorporated herein, in an amount not to exceed $9,145.00. Payment will be made monthly upon receipt by PROJECT MANAGER of itemized invoices submitted by CONTRACTOR. 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution of this Agreement and end on March 31, 2017, or on such earlier date when the work shall have been completed, unless the parties agree to extend this Agreement for another 90 days, as approved in writing by City Manager. 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, to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such notice, within such fifteen (15) day time period. 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. D. Return of Documents. Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or materials 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 the CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be the sole property of CITY. CITY may use said property for any purpose, including projects not contemplated by this Agreement. 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 2 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 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. 10. INSURANCE. A. Scope of Coverage. During the tern of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at no expense to CITY, the following insurance policies: 1. A commercial general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, 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 dollars ($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 two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, to cover any claims arising out of the CONTRACTOR's performance of services under this Agreement. Where CONTRACTOR is a professional not required to have a professional license, CITY reserves the right to require CONTRACTOR to provide professional liability insurance pursuant to this section. 4. 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. CONTRACTOR's worker's compensation insurance shall be specifically endorsed to waive any right of subrogation against CITY. B. Other Insurance Requirements. The insurance coverage required of the CONTRACTOR in subparagraph A of this section above shall also meet the following requirements: 1. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additionally named insureds under the policies. 3 2. The additional insured coverage under CONTRACTOR'S insurance policies shall be primary with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall not call upon CITY's insurance or self-insurance coverage for any contribution. The "primary and noncontributory" coverage in CONTRACTOR'S policies shall be at least as broad as ISO form CG20 0104 13. 3. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall include, in their text or by endorsement, coverage for contractual liability and personal injury. 4. The insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to provide that the insurance carrier shall not cancel, terminate or otherwise modify the terns and conditions of said insurance policies except upon ten (10) days written notice to the PROJECT MANAGER. 5. 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. 6. The insurance policies shall provide for a retroactive date of placement coinciding with the effective date of this Agreement. 7. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit of CITY (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before CITY'S own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured. 8. It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to CITY or any other additional insured party. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be: (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. C. Deductibles and SIR'S. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in CONTRACTOR's insurance policies must be declared to and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER and City Attorney, and shall not reduce the limits of liability. Policies containing any self-insured retention (SIR) provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY or other additional insured party. At CITY's option, the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY shall be reduced or eliminated to CITY's satisfaction, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, attorney's fees and defense expenses. D. Proof of Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide to the PROJECT MANAGER or CITY'S City Attorney all of the following: (1) Certificates of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverage a required in this Agreement; (2) a copy of the policy declaration page and/or endorsement page listing all policy endorsements for the commercial general liability policy, and (3) excerpts of policy language or specific endorsements evidencing the other insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement. CITY reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any insurance policy and endorsements from CONTRACTOR. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise it later. The insurance shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by PROJECT MANAGER and the City Attorney. 11. INDEMNIFICATION. A. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph B., CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "City Indemnitees"), from and against any claim, demand, suit, judgment, loss, liability or expense of any kind, including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation, (collectively "CLAIMS"), arising out of CONTRACTOR'S performance of its obligations or conduct of its operations under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR's obligations apply regardless of whether or not a liability is caused or contributed to by the active or passive negligence of the City Indemnitees. However, to the extent that liability is caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees, the CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the City Indemnitees' share of liability for the active negligence or willful misconduct. In addition, the acceptance or approval of the CONTRACTOR's work or work product by the CITY or any of its directors, officers or employees shall not relieve or reduce the CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligations. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from CONTRACTOR'S performance of or operations under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at CITY'S option reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims. B. Where the services to be provided by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement are design professional services to be performed by a design professional as that term is defined under Civil Code Section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against any CLAIMS that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such CLAIM which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. C. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement, and shall survive the tennination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law. 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 owed 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's Project Manager: TO CONTRACTOR's Project Director: Kevin McGowan Assistant Director of Public Works'.City Engineer City of San Rafael 111 Morphew Street San Rafael, CA 94901 John Hesler David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. 1871 The Alameda, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95126 16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. For the purposes, and for the duration, of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR, its 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 terns 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 the 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 terns 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. 7 20. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terns and conditions of this Agreement, or arising out of the performance of this Agreement, may recover its reasonable 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. CITY shall not be required to pay for any work performed under this Agreement, until CONTRACTOR has provided CITY with a completed Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). 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 4M S HUTZ, City 'MaCn GVifirc .1w1 ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONTRACTOR By: % 1v ,� �� Namc�7(G6� �/V SI—A �2, Title: 0 rQvt I' rQ1 ` ��L ROBERT F. EPSTEIN, City ttorn 8 a 4" , msde L� RAF] DAVID J. POWERS E3®R LROh11�NfAL CONSULTANTS h PLANNERS Stephanie Gindlesperger, P.E. City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works 111 Morphew Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Sent via email to: stetuhanie.Rindlesi)erQer a,citvofsanrafael.ore EXHIBIT A I March 10, 2016 RE: Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project — Natural Environment Study, MI Dear Stephanie: Based on the results of the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) and Field Review process with Caltrans' staff, a Natural Environment Study and/or NES Minimal Impact (MI) will be required to complete NEPA review for the project. The NES (MI) will be prepared by WRA, Inc. under contract to DJP&A. The NES (MI) will summarize findings from a literature review and site visit and will address the quantity and type of habitats and/or special -status species potentially impacted (permanent, temporary, direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts). The NES (MI) will provide impact avoidance/minimization recommendations and mitigation measures for potential impacts that are identified. The report will also discuss regulatory permitting requirements and any need to consult with federal and/or state agencies that may have jurisdiction in the project area. This scope of work includes one round of revisions to the NES (MI) based on Caltrans' comments. We estimate the additional effort for DJP&A to assist with completion of this work will require one (1) hour of Principal time and four (4) hours of Project Manager time. The total cost to complete the NES (MI) will be $9,145, as summarized below. All costs will be billed on a time and materials basis, commensurate with work completed. If DJP&A does not need all the time that has been budgeted, we will only bill for the time actually spent completing the work. Tasks _ DJP&A • NES (MI) Project Management/Coordination Suhconsultant • WRA, Inc. (NES, MI) Estimated Cost $845 $8,300 TOTAL $9,145 1871 The Alameda, Suite 200 • San Jose, CA 95126 • Tel: (408) 248-3500 • Fax: (408) 248-9641 • www.davidjpowers.com Stephanie Gindlesperger March 10, 2016 Page 2 If this letter scope is acceptable to you, a signed contract will serve as our authorization to proceed with the services described above. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, John M. Hesler Vice President ®� DAVID Jo POWERS non SEM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS & PLANNERoS CHARGE RATE SCHEDULE' Title Senior Principal Principal Project Manager Senior Environmental Specialist Senior Project Manager Environmental Specialist Project Manager Associate Project Manager Assistant Project Manager Researcher Draftsperson/Graphic Artist Document Processor/Quality Control Administrative Manager Office Support Materials, outside services and subconsultants include a 15% administration fee. Hourly Rate $ 255.00 $ 225.00 $ 200.00 $ 180.00 $ 165.00 $ 155.00 $ 140.00 $ 115.00 $ 100.00 $ 90.00 $ 90.00 $ 90.00 $ 75.00 Mileage will be charged per the current IRS standard mileage rate at the time costs occur. SUBJECT TO REVISION JULY 1, 2016 (EXHIBIT A I 2 David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. provides regular, clear and accurate invoices as the work on this project proceeds, in accordance with normal company billing procedures. The cost estimate prepared for this project does not include special accounting or bookkeeping procedures, nor does it include preparation of extraordinary or unique statements or invoices. If a special invoice or accounting process is requested, the service can be provided on a time and materials basis. Any fees charged to DJP&A for Client's third -party services related to invoicing, insurance certificate maintenance, or other administrative functions will be billed as a reimbursable expense. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/CONTRACT COMPLETION CHECKLIST AND ROUTING SLIP 3 r�-!r. `lq ' rj'1 I �Q MAR 17 2016 PUBLIC 1WRKS DEPT. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Below is the process for getting your professional services agreements/contracts finalized and executed. Please attach this "Completion Checklist and Routing Slip" to the front of your contract as you circulate it for review and signatures. Please use this form for all professional services agreements/contracts (not just those requiring City Council approval). This process should occur in the order presented below. Step Responsible Department 1 City Attorney 2 Contracting Department 3 Contracting Department 4 City Attorney 5 City Manager / Mayor / or Department Head 6_ City Cleric Description Review, revi e, and comment on draft agreement. Forward final agreement to contractor for their signature. Obtain at least two signed originals fiom contractor. Agendize contractor -signed agreement for Council approval, if Council approval necessary (as defined by City Attorney/City Ordinance*) Completion Date PL , 3l ll 6 Review and approve form of agreement; Wg,1�/ lln bonds uiairee cer r rca es an ndorsements. 4p„ Agmf n executed by Council authorized official. City Clerk attests signatures, retains original , agreement and forwards copies to the contracting department. To be completed by Contracting Departm nt: S-�ep�norle G . � Grad 'Ave�ve �r idge Project Manager: -_ Project Name: V kgendized for City Council Meeting of (if necessary): �R _f you have questions on this process, please contact the City Attorney's Office at 485-3080. Council approval is required if contract is over $20,000 on a cumulative basis.