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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFin SB 90 Claims Consulting Services 2019AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SB 90 SERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into this 2 day of M 0..A , 2019, by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and Anita Kerersi, dba ak & company (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR"). RECITALS WHEREAS, CITY desires to employ the services of a CONTRACTOR to provide consulting services for the preparation and filing of mandated cost reimbursement ("SB 90" for the purposes of this Agreement) claims as the most cost effective and economical method of completing this process; and WHEREAS, CITY has retained CONTRACTOR to perform the required services in the past and CONTRACTOR is qualified and willing to perform the needed services for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21; AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. PROJECT COORDINATION. A. CITY'S Project Manager. The Finance Director 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. Anita Kerersi 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 perforin the duties and/or provide services set forth in CONTRACTOR'S proposal dated March 15, 2019, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 3. DUTIES OF CITY. CITY shall pay the compensation as provided in Paragraph 4, and cooperate with y _3 - g3o URIGi SAL CONTRACTOR in its performance of its services under this Agreement, as described in Exhibit "B" attached and incorporated herein. 4. COMPENSATION. For the ftill performance of the services by CONTRACTOR as described in Exhibit A, CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR a fixed fee of $7,250 per fiscal year. In the event CITY requires additional services, CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR for such services on an hourly basis at CONTRACTOR'S then -current hourly rate. In no event shall the total compensation payable to CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement exceed $20,000, including expenses. Payment will be made upon receipt by PROJECT MANAGER of itemized invoices submitted by CONTRACTOR. 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of execution through September 30, 2021. Upon written agreement of the PROJECT MANAGER and PROJECT DIRECTOR, the tenor of this Agreement can be extended for an additional period of up to the earlier of 120 days, or when the not -to -exceed limit of this Agreement is reached. 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 perfonmance 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 of its duties under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall fiilly 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 term 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 arnou it of one million dollars ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence. 3. If any licensed professional performs any of' the services required to be performed Linder this Agreement, a professional liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/one million dollars ($1,000,000) aggregate, to cover any claims arising out of the CONTRACTOR's perlonnnance 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. 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 or worker's compensation insurance, the insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additional insureds (for both ongoing and completed operations) under the policies. 2. The additional insured coverage under CONTRACTOR'S insurance policies shall be "primary and non contributory" with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall not call upon CITY's insurance or self-insurance coverage for any 3 contribution. The "primary and noncontributory" coverage in CONTRACTOR'S policies shall be at least as broad as ISO form CG20 01 04 13. 3. Except for professional insurance, the insurance policies shall include, contractual liability and personal injury. liability insurance or worker's compensation in their text or by endorsement, coverage for 4. By execution of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby grants to CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of CONTRACTOR may acquire against CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not CITY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. 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 nmmnlunl 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. No representation is made that the minimum Insurance requirements of this agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the CONTRACTOR under this agreement. 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 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 tinder 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, then, to the extent permitted by law including without limitation, Civil Code sections 2782, 2782.6 and 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, officials, and employees (collectively City Indemnitees) from and against damages, liabilities or costs (including incidental damages. Court costs, reasonable attorney's fees as may be determined by the Court, litigation expenses and fees of expert witnesses incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation) to the extent they are caused by the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, or any subconsultants, or subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whom they are legally liable (collectively Liabilities). Such obligation to hold harmless and indemnify any indemnity shall not apply to the extent that such Liabilities are caused in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of such City Indemnitee. C. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in 5 addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement, and shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the frill 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 hannless CITY, its officers, agents and employees fi•om 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: G Nadine I -lade, Finance Director City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Anita Kerersi, Principal (Project Director) ak & company 2425 Golden Mill Rd, Ste 106 Paso Robles, CA 93446 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 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 the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. E. If any conflicts arise between the terns 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 tern, 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 terms 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 Fora W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). 22. SURVIVAL OF TERMS. Any terms of this Agreement that by their nature extend beyond the term (or termination) of this Agreement shall remain in effect until fulfilled, and shall apply to both Parties' respective successors and assigns. 23. APPLICABLE LAW. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement. 24. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. This Agreement may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one document. Counterpart signature pages may be delivered by telecopier, email or other means oCelectronic transmission. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day, month and year first above written. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL CONTRACTOR ATTEST: LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROBERT F. EPSTEIN, gity A -ney ANITA KEREZ I, P ncipal EXHIBIT A DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR AND COMPENSATION Annual and Amended Claims - CONTRACTOR will perform the following professional services: a. By February 18, 2020, prepare and submit FY 2018-19 SB 90 Annual Claims to the State Controller's Office (SCO), according to the SCO l=Y 2018-19 Annual Claiming Instructions, as specified in 1) (a). b. Prepare and submit amended SB 90 claims, as necessary, to the State Controller's Office (SCO), as specified in 1) (b). c. Schedule a fall site visit or remote telephone meeting to discuss eligible programs with CITY's SB 90 Coordinator, and review data collection with individual departments affected by each reimbursable mandate program. d. Advise CITY staff regarding reliable and defensible types of source documentation. e. Establish a workable timeframe and plan for data to be collected by staff and submitted to CONTRACTOR in order to submit the CITY's claims prior to the SCO deadlines. f. Include both direct and indirect costs in SB 90 claims submitted by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR may choose to use either the SCO ten percent (100/'0) indirect cost rate or to calculate a higher rate. g. Provided that CITY financial records are available and delivered to CONTRACTOR in a timely manner, CONTRACTOR will use relevant salary and expenditure data to prepare an Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) for all CITY departments included in CITY's claims. If not provided in a timely mariner, CONTRACTOR will use the SCO 10%. h. Complete all eligible claims and provide CITY with hard copies of the claims submitted. i. Deliver all signed claims to the SCO by specified deadlines. j. Provide to CITY a copy of the Claims Transmittal signed by the SCO to acknowledge receipt of claims. k. Advise CITY of SCO issues associated with any SB 90 claims prepared and submitted by CONTRACTOR. 1. If necessary, act as a Sacramento liaison with the SCO in desk reviews or field audits for claims that were prepared and submitted by CONTRACTOR. in. Provide to CITY relevant SB 90 legislative and SCO updates throughout the fiscal year, as specified in 1) d). n. Provide to CITY SCO Annual Report o1' Outstanding Claims, as specified in 1) e). EXHIBIT A (continued) DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR AND COMPENSATION New or Reinstated Claims — CONTRACTOR will perform the following professional services: a. Prepare and submit SB 90 New or Reinstated Claims to the State Controller's Office (SCO), according to the SCO issuance of New Claiming Instructions, as specified in 1) (c). b. Advise CITY staff regarding reliable and defensible types ofsouree documentation. c. Establish a workable timefiame and plan for data to be collected by staff' and submitted to CONTRACTOR in order to submit the claims prior to the SCO deadlines. d. Include both direct and indirect costs in SB 90 claims submitted by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR may choose to use either the SCO ten percent (10%) indirect cost rate or to calculate a higher rate. e. Provided that CITY financial records are available and delivered to CONTRACTOR in a timely manner, CONTRACTOR will collect relevant salary and expenditure data to prepare an Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) for all CITY departments included in CITN"s claims. If not provided in a timely maturer, CONTRACTOR will use the SCO 10%. F Complete all eligible claims and provide CITY with hard copies of the claims submitted. g. Deliver all signed claims to the SCO by each new claim deadline. h. Provide to CITY a copy of the Claims Transmittal signed by the SCO to acknowledge receipt of claims. COMPENSATION FOR ANNUAL NEW AMENDED AND LATE CLAIMS: CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR a Fixed Fee in the amount of seven thousand two hundred fifty ($7,250), paid in two installments as follows: (])the first installment of $3,625 shall be due and payable within 30 days of CITY's receipt of CONTRACTOR'S invoice following execution of the Agreement, and (2) a second installment of $3,625 shall be due and payable within 30 days of CITY's receipt of CONTRACTOR's invoice following CONTRACTOR's filing of the Annual Claims EXHIBIT B CITY'S DUTIES CITY's duties in perfonnance of this Agreement: a. Return executed Agreement by Friday, May 3, 2019. b. Coordinate all site visits, monitor staff activities and wort: with CONTRACTOR to collect and obtain necessary records, data and documentation needed by CONTRACTOR to prepare and submit SB 90 claims to the State Controller's Office (SCO) by the required deadlines. c. Provide to CONTRACTOR all necessary data either within three (3) weeks of the request or three (3) weeks prior to the filing deadline, whichever occurs first. Data not received within this timeframe will not be considered to be provided in a timely fashion. d. Ensure that Annual Claims data is provided in its entirety to CONTRACTOR no later than Thursday, October 31, 201.9. e. Return signed FAM -27 signature pages no later than five (5) working days before any filing deadline. f. Respond to CONTRACTOR inquiries regarding data collection within a reasonable timeframe. g. Ensure CONTRACTOR is paid within 30 days following CITY's receipt of an original invoice and acceptance by CITY of the materials, supplies and services provided by CONTRACTOR. 4", � RAFq�` 2 Fo y VWV I T H p' CONTRACT ROUTING FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet to circulate all contracts for review and approval in the order shown below. TO BE COMPLETED BY INITIATING DEPARTMENT PROJECT MANAGER: Contracting Department: Finance Project Manager: Daniel A. Soto Extension: (415) 485-3064 Contractor Name: AK & Company Contractor's Contact: Anita Kerersi Contact's Email: akcompanysb90@gmaii.com ❑ FPPC: Check if Contractor/Consultant must file Form 700 Step RESPONSIBLE DESCRIPTION COMPLETED REVIEWER DEPARTMENT DATE Check/Initial 1 Project Manager a. Email PINS Introductory Notice to Contractor 4/19/2019 4/19/2019 b. Email contract (in Word) and attachments to City Attorney c/o Laraine.Gittens@cityofsanrafael.org ❑ 2 City Attorney a. Review, revise, and comment on draft agreement 4/25/2019 ® LG and return to Project Manager 4/25/2019 ® LG b. Confirm insurance requirements, create Job on Department Director PINS, send PINS insurance notice to contractor 3 Approval of final agreement form to send to Click or tap ❑ contractor to enter a date. 4 Project Manager Forward three (3) originals of final agreement to Click here to ❑ contractor for their signature enter a date. 5 Project Manager When necessary, contractor -signed agreement ® N/A agendized for City Council approval * *City Council approval required for Professional Services Agreements and purchases of goods and services that exceed Or $75,000; and for Public Works Contracts that exceed $175,000 Click here to PRINT Project Manager Date of City Council approval enter a date. CONTINUE ROUTING PROCESS WITH HARD COPY 6 Forward signed original agreements to City City Attorney Attorney with printed copy of this routing form 7 Review and approve hard copy of signed agreement 8 City Attorney Review and approve insurance in PINS, and bonds sl2lf (for Public Works Contracts) 9 q 9 City Manager/ Mayor Agreement executed by City Council authorized official 10 City Clerk Attest signatures, retains original agreement and forwards 5 Il? copies to Project Manager .�-