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City of Palo Alto (ID # 7909)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 6/27/2017
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Summary Title: Award of PCE On-Call Contracts
Title: Approval of Seven On-Call Consulting Services Contracts Totaling $1.9
Million over a Three Year Term (Approximately $630,000 per Year) to Provide
Continued Support for Application Processing, Environmental Review,
Historic Evaluations, and Long Range Planning Projects in the Department of
Planning & Community Environment
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Planning and Community Environment
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the following
contracts totaling $1.9M over a three-year term (approximately $630,000 per
year) for staff support associated with application processing, environmental
review, and long range planning projects, with the understanding that the use of
the contracts must be consistent with the funding available in the adopted
budget(s):
a. Contract C18168697 with Arnold Mammarella Architecture and Consulting
for an amount not to exceed $750,000 (Individual Reviews, architectural
consulting, plan check, project management) ;
b. Contract C18168707 with Metropolitan Planning Group for an amount not
to exceed $500,000 (project management, large projects, Individual
Reviews);
c. Contract C18168709 with Placeworks for an amount not to exceed
$100,000 (long range planning);
d. Contract C18167468 with Michael Baker International for an amount not
to exceed $250,000 (project management, plan check);
e. Contract C18168713 with ICF for an amount not to exceed $100,000
(environmental);
f. Contract C18168714 with Rincon for an amount not to exceed $100,000
(environmental);
g. Contract C18168715 with Dudek for an amount not to exceed $100,000
(environmental), and;
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2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts above, as needed over the
course of the term of the contracts, as long as the cumulative total of all the
contracts listed above does not exceed $1.9 million.
Executive Summary
The Planning and Community Environment Department (PCE) routinely uses “on-call”
consultants to secure specific expertise and to help with fluctuations in the day-to-day
workload. The current contracts are now expiring. The department released a Request
for Proposals (RFP) to create an “on-call” consultant list for planning and environmental
support services, allowing the Department to access specific expertise and consultant
support on an as needed basis.
The department intentionally awards contracts to a group of companies to provide a
broad range of available expertise and to provide the City with more competitive pricing
on a project-by-project basis. The majority of the cost for on-call contracts is offset by
fees for service, as listed in the Municipal Fee Schedule. Very few projects, like long
range planning work, will not be covered by fees. The department does not expect to
utilize the full, combined contract capacity of all these contracts, but finds it beneficial
to have a broad pool of consultants and a high enough contract value to direct the work
where it makes the most sense. As contracts are utilized and staff learns more about
the capabilities and performance of each firm, assignments are based upon the
department’s experience and the cost to deliver the service. This results in heavy use of
some consultants and very light use of others, all within the department’s approved
budget. Staff now requests Council to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute the attached three-year contracts with the selected consultants. Amounts
proposed for each contract are based on staff’s experience with each of these firms and
the expected need for their type of expertise. The firms with the broadest range of
experience with the City are proposed at a higher amount. Contracts with firms that
are new to the Planning and Community Environment Department are also included,
expanding the expertise available and protecting the City from becoming closely tied to
one or two particular firms.
Background
PCE has historically maintained contracts with several consultants to provide the various
on-call services. The department relies on the use of on-call service providers to meet
performance objectives and to address fluctuations in workload related to development
activity (applications submitted) and additions to the department’s work program.
Consultants are primarily used for residential architectural reviews, project reviews,
environmental evaluations, plan checks for building permits, and historic evaluations, all
of which involve the collection of fees that offset the costs of the contracts that are
used to support the work. Consultants can also be used for long range planning work
that is not fee-supported.
Discussion
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From time to time the Planning Division requires assistance from consultants with
environmental review or other professional planning expertise. PCE has been using the
services of contract planners to access specific skills and as a way to increase the
Department’s capacity when workloads are heavy or staff vacancies exist. The
Department’s existing contracts are expiring, although staff anticipates that the need
for consultant planning services to support day-to-day Department activities will remain
strong. New contracts are needed to ensure continued service delivery that is efficient,
reliable, accurate, responsive, and cost-effective. Consultants are used as project
managers to manage applications for planning entitlements or as independent technical
consultants. These activities are supported by fees listed in the Municipal Fee Schedule.
The City issued an RFP on February 23, 2017 to identify consultants with extensive
experience working with public entities to provide expertise in project planning and
environmental review services. Proposals were due to the City by March 23, 2017.
Fourteen proposals were received. Based on the department’s evaluation of proposals,
seven were selected for the provision of planning and environmental services.
The department selects a pool of on-call consultants in order to keep selected firms
competitive in the areas of capabilities and pricing. Contract limits are intentionally
high, allowing staff to utilize the best consulting firm for each project but few of these
contracts will be used to their capacity. On-call contracts are only utilized when the
need arises and sufficient budget exists to cover the costs. The department does not
expect to utilize the full, combined contract capacity of these on-call contracts, but finds
it beneficial to have a broad pool of consultants from which to choose. Appropriate
assignments can be made quickly, avoiding delays for project applicants. As staff learns
more about the capabilities and performance of each firm, decisions on which
consultant to use for a specific project are based upon the department’s experience
with each firm and the cost to deliver the service.
Selected consultants are: Arnold Mammarella Architecture and Consulting, Metropolitan
Planning Group, Placeworks, Michael Baker International, ICF, Rincon, and Dudek.
Executing contracts with the firms selected as a result of the RFP will create an “on call”
list of consultants that can be used on short notice when the Department’s workload
requires their assistance. This will allow Department staff to quickly access the
professional skills and assistance that is needed in a particular situation.
Once the “on-call” contracts are executed, the consultants will be utilized as needed
and will be chosen for a project dependent upon project need and firm expertise. These
will be three year, on-call contracts, with a cumulative contract limit of $1.9 million.
These Consultants selected are not guaranteed work, but are available if/as needed for
work up to the contracted amount over the course of the three year term. No work will
be issued unless there is sufficient funding available in the Adopted Operating Budget.
The consultants’ work under each individual contract will have to be authorized by the
City in advance, allowing flexibility to address program need.
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Staff requests Council authorization to amend these contracts, if needed, over the
course of the contract term as long as the cumulative $1.9 million is not exceeded.
Should the need arise to exceed the cumulative total, staff will return to Council for
authorization to do so.
Resource Impact
Approval of the recommended contracts will allow the Department to continue its
current practice of utilizing consultants, since existing contracts are expiring. Use of
consultants for specific assistance is an efficient and effective use of resources, allowing
the Department to quickly access needed technical skills and address fluctuations in
workload. The cost of the contracts is partially off-set by fees collected by the
Department for application processing. The Municipal Fee Schedule includes flat fees
for some application types, like Individual Reviews (two story homes), and these fees
would offset the cost of related work under these contracts. Applications that are
processed on a cost-recovery basis utilize other, separate contracts that are paid for by
project applicants and would not be affected by these contracts.
Use of contractors for planning work is contingent on (1) approved contracts with
capacity to support the required scope; and (2) availability of funding in the
Department’s approved budget. No work will be assigned to consultants under these
contracts unless there is sufficient operating budget to cover the costs. One third of the
cost the department expects to expend of the recommended contracts is included in the
Fiscal Year 2018 Base Operating Budget, and is expected to be sufficient to cover the
cost of services needed to support routine current planning work and incidental long
range planning activities. No additional funds for “on-call” services are needed or
requested for Fiscal Year 2018.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Arnold Mammarella Contract C18168697 for On-call services
Attachment B: Metropolitan Planning Group Contract C18168707 for On-call Services
Attachment C: Placeworks Contract C18168709
Attachment D: Michael Baker Contract C18167468 for On-call Services
Attachment E: ICF Contract C18168713 for On-call Services
Attachment F: Rincon Contract C18168714 for On-call Services
Attachment G: Dudek Contract C18168715 for On-call Services
CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C18168697
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
ARNOLD MAMMARELLA ARCHITECTURE & CONSULTING
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and ARNOLD MAMMARELLA ARCHITECTURE & CONSULTING, a sole
proprietor, located at 1563 Solano Avenue, #411, Berkeley, CA, 94707, Telephone (510) 763-
4332 ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
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SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($750,000.00). CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable
expenses, within this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit
“C-1”, entitled “HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this
Agreement. Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total
exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the
CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this agreement shall meet the
professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
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similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
similar circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that
may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to
perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. Notwithstanding Section 11 above, CITY agrees that
subconsultants may be used to complete the Services. The subconsultants authorized by CITY to
perform work on this Project are:
Margaret Netto
332 Clifton Avenue
San Carlos, CA 94070
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
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of the city manager or his designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Arnold
Mammarella to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of
the Services and to represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If
circumstances cause the substitution of the project director, project coordinator, or any other key
personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute project director and the assignment of
any key new or replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s
project manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who
CITY finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a
threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning & Community Environment Department,
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (650) 329-2575. The project manager
will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution
of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work product, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT
agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall
be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other
intellectual property rights in favor of the CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if
any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization without the
prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability
of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss,
including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court
costs and disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an
Indemnified Party.
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16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
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expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
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SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
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additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in
accordance with SB 7 if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not
include a public works construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not
include a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively,
‘improvement’) project of more than $15,000.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
parties.
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27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18168697 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARNOLD MAMMARELLA
ARCHITECTURE & CONSULTING
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER (for on-call contracts only)
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
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Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
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Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA resolutions,
and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance with CEQA; and (3)
monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff and
outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $__________________________________
5. BUDGET CODE: __________COST CENTER________ COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP___ _______PHASE_____________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay area, including transportation and meals, will be
reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of
travel and meal expenses for City of Palo Alto employees.
B. Professional printing, copying, and scanning; project supplies specifically for
presentation or similar client use; shipping, mailing or courier expense are reimbursable at
actual cost.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
The hourly rates for consultant team members are as follows for personnel classification
Additional personnel, if used in the future for additional services, shall be based on similar
negotiated rates. The hourly rates shall be valid for a period of three years.
Project Manager (Arnold Mammarella) $120
Consulting Architect/Urban Design Planner (Arnold Mammarella) $120
On-Call Environmental Planner (Margaret Netto) $105
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP, a California corporation, located at
307 Orchard City Drive, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008, (“CONSULTANT”).
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
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SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable expenses, within
this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled
“HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this agreement shall meet the
professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
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similar circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that
may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to
perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of
the work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written authorization of the city
manager or designee.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
of the city manager or his designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Heather
Bradley as the Principal in Charge to have supervisory responsibility for the performance,
progress, and execution of the Services and Sheldon Ah Sing as the project Team Leader to
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represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If circumstances cause the
substitution of the project director, project coordinator, or any other key personnel for any
reason, the appointment of a substitute project director and the assignment of any key new or
replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s project
manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who CITY
finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat
to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning & Community Environment Department,
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (650) 329-2575. The project manager
will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution
of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work product, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT
agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall
be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other
intellectual property rights in favor of the CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if
any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization without the
prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability
of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss,
including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court
costs and disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an
Indemnified Party.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
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16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
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19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
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has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
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SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in
accordance with SB 7 if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not
include a public works construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not
include a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively,
‘improvement’) project of more than $15,000.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
parties.
27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
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This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18168707 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Geoff Bradley
Principal
Heather Bradley
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
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Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
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Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA resolutions,
and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance with CEQA; and (3)
monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff and
outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $_____________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $________________________________
5. BUDGET CODE: ____________
COST CENTER______________ COST ELEMENT_____________WBS/CIP__________PHASE__
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges are reimbursable at actual cost.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
M-GROUP STAFF HOURLY
RATE
Admin Analyst Planning Tech
$60 - $80
Assistant Planner Assistant Urban Designer
$80 - $100
Associate Planner Associate Urban Designer Associate Environmental Planner Historic Preservation Specialist
$100 - $125
Senior Planner Senior Urban Designer Environmental Planner Project Manager
$125 - $145
Principal Planner $145 - $175
Principal in Charge $175 - $250
Hourly rates are subject to annual adjustment. M-Group hourly rates above include all mileage
and travel expenses. Sub-consultants include a 10% administration fee.
CEQA documents will be charged on a separate budget on a project-by-project basis, depending
on the scope of work.
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C18168709
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by and
between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”),
and PLACEWORKS, INC., a California corporation, located at 1625 Shattuck Avenue, Suite
300 Berkeley, CA 94709 ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
OR
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The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through completion of the
services in accordance with the Schedule of Performance attached at Exhibit “B” unless
terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable expenses, within
this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled
“HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
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All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this agreement shall meet the
professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
similar circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that
may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to
perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of
the work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written authorization of the city
manager or designee.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
of the city manager or his designee.
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SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Steve Novak as
the Principal in Charge to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and
execution of the Services and Terri McCracken as the Project Manager to represent
CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If circumstances cause the
substitution of the project director, project coordinator, or any other key personnel for any
reason, the appointment of a substitute project director and the assignment of any key new or
replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s project
manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who CITY
finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat
to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning & Community Environment Department,
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (650) 329-2575. The project manager
will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution
of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work products, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use once payment has
been received by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT agrees that all copyrights which arise from
creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT
waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual property rights in favor of the
CITY once payment has been received by CONSULTANT. Neither CONSULTANT nor its
contractors, if any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization
without the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability
of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss,
including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court
costs and disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an
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Indemnified Party.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
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including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
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SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
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(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in
accordance with SB 7 if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not
include a public works construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not
include a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively,
‘improvement’) project of more than $15,000.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
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parties.
27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18168709 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PLACEWORKS, INC.
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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R. Jackson
Keith McCann
CEO
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
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Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
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Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA resolutions,
and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance with CEQA; and (3)
monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff and
outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $__________________________________
5. BUDGET CODE: ___________COST CENTER_________________ COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP___ _______PHASE__
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT______________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay area, including transportation and meals, will be
reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of
travel and meal expenses for City of Palo Alto employees.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges are reimbursable at actual cost.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Billing Rates 2017
PLACE WORKS RATE/HOUR
Principal $210 – $325
Associate Principal $190 – $225
Senior Associate/Senior Scientist $160 – $200
Associate/Scientist $120 – $170
Project Planner/Project Scientist $95 – $125
Planner/Assistant Scientist $85 – $100
Graphics Specialist $65 – $135
Clerical/Word Processing $45 – $160
Intern $65 – $85
Travel Standard hourly rates
Mileage IRS rate, currently $0.54¢ per mile
Mark-up on Subconsultants 10%
Other Expenses (including bridge tolls) Actual costs without mark-up
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C18167468
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Pennsylvania Corporation,
authorized to do business in California, with an office located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Suite
200; Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
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SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000.00). CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable
expenses, within this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit
“C-1”, entitled “HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this
Agreement. Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total
exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the
CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
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professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
similar circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and
orders that may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those
engaged to perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits
and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of
the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of
the work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written authorization of the city
manager or designee.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
of the city manager or his designee.
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SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Tad Stearn as
the Managing Director to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and
execution of the Services and Darcy Kremin, Katrina Hardt-Holoch and Patrick Hindmarsh as
the Project managers to represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If
circumstances cause the substitution of the project director, project coordinator, or any other key
personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute project director and the assignment of
any key new or replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s
project manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who
CITY finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a
threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning Department, 250 Hamilton avenue, Palo
Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (650) 329-2575. The project manager will be CONSULTANT’s
point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution of the Services. CITY may
designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work product, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT
agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall
be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other
intellectual property rights in favor of the CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if
any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization without the
prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work, therefore, CONSULTANT shall not be held liable for any
modification or reuse of the CITY-owned work product for purposes outside its original intent.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability
of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss,
including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court
costs and disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an
Indemnified Party.
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16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
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caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
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at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
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packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in
accordance with SB 7 if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not
include a public works construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not
include a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively,
‘improvement’) project of more than $15,000.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
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of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
parties.
27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18167468 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL,
INC.
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER (for on-call contracts only)
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Vice President
Pam Warfield
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
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Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
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Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
• Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance
with CEQA; and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
• Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
• Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
• Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $__________________________________
5. BUDGET-CODE:_______________COST-CENTER_____________COST-
ELEMENT_____________WBS/CIP___ _______PHASE___
6. CITY PROJECT
MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT_________________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay area, including transportation and meals, will be
reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of
travel and meal expenses for City of Palo Alto employees.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges are reimbursable at actual cost.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Staff Role Hourly Rate
Project Director $250
Project Manager $150–$195
Senior Transportation Planner $185
Senior Planner $120–$180
Associate Planner $95–$105
Assistant Planner $80–$95
Senior Biologist $120
Certified Arborist $125
Associate Biologist $90
Senior Cultural Resources Manager $130
Architectural Historian/Cultural Resources Technician $90–$105
Senior Air Quality/GHG/Noise Specialist $125
Associate Air Quality/GHG/Noise Specialist $85–$105
GIS Manager $125
GIS Analyst $95
Technical Editor $100
Administrative Specialist $75
Note: All types of reimbursables, for example, travel and production costs associated with
individual projects, will be included in project-specific proposal
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
ICF JONES & STOKES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and ICF JONES & STOKES, INC., a Delaware corporation, authorized to do business
in California, located at 75 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA. 95113
("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
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SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable expenses, within
this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled
“HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this agreement shall meet the
professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
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similar circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that
may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to
perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. Notwithstanding Section 11 above, CITY agrees that
subconsultants may be used to complete the Services. The subconsultants authorized by CITY to
perform work on this Project are:
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Baseline Environmental Consulting
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
of the city manager or his designee.
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SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Erin Efner as
the Project Director to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and
execution of the Services and Shilpa Trisal as the Project Manager to represent CONSULTANT
during the day-to-day work on the Project. If circumstances cause the substitution of the project
director, project coordinator, or any other key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a
substitute project director and the assignment of any key new or replacement personnel will be
subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s project manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s
request, shall promptly remove personnel who CITY finds do not perform the Services in an
acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat to the adequate or timely completion of
the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning & Community Environment Department,
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (6500 329-2575. The project manager
will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution
of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work product, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT
agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall
be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other
intellectual property rights in favor of the CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if
any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization without the
prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work. In addition to the rights granted under this Section 14, the
CONSULTANT may also provide Consultant Property. The term “Consultant Property” shall
mean all pre-existing material, including, but not limited to, any products, software, materials
and methodologies proprietary to CONSULTANT or provided by CONSULTANT or its
suppliers and any trade secrets, know-how, methodologies and processes related to
CONSULTANT’s products or services, all of which shall remain the sole and exclusive property
of CONSULTANT or its suppliers. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, CONSULTANT
grants to the CITY a non-exclusive, non-transferable, irrevocable license to use the Consultant
Property contained in the deliverables provided hereunder for the purposes of this Agreement.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
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SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect, indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability of any nature,
including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss, including all costs
and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or
willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or contractors under this
Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an Indemnified Party.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
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Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
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To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
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personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in
accordance with SB 7 if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not
include a public works construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not
include a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively,
‘improvement’) project of more than $15,000.
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SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
parties.
27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
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27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18168713 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ICF JONES & STOKES, INC.
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Trina Prince
Jodi Young
Manager, Contracts
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
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Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
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Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA resolutions,
and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance with CEQA; and (3)
monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff and
outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $__________________________
5. BUDGET CODE: ___________COST CENTER_______________
COST ELEMENT_____________WBS/CIP__________PHASE___
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay area, including transportation and meals, will be
reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of
travel and meal expenses for City of Palo Alto employees.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges are reimbursable at actual cost.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Labor Classification Per Hour
Senior Project Director $290
Project Director $260
Technical Director $235
Senior Technical Analyst $225
Managing Consultant $210
Senior Consultant III $195
Senior Consultant II $170
Senior Consultant I $155
Associate Consultant III $145
Associate Consultant II $140
Associate Consultant I $120
Assistant Consultant $110
Administrative Technician $75
Technician $75
Intern $65
Other Direct Expenses
Copy Center Services:
- Color printing (8.5” x 11”—11” x 17”)
- Black & White printing (8.5” x 11”—11” x 17”)
$0.16 to
$0.32/page
$0.08 to
$0.16/page
Automobile mileage at current IRS rate $0.535/mile
Laptop computer (field projects only) $10.00/day
A general and administrative charge of 10% will be applied to all other
direct costs, inclusive of subcontractor charges.
These rates are valid for a period of two years from the issuance
of the contract, assumed to be issued no later than December 31,
2017. Hourly rates may be escalated after this two year period at
a rate no greater than 5% per year, depending upon promotions,
staff re-classifications and overhead and administrative expense
changes.
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Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc
BASELINE Environmental Consulting
Labor Classification Per Hour
President $270
Principal $225
Senior Associate II $210
Senior Associate I $195
Associate II $175
Associate I $160
Planner/Engineer II $140
Planner/Engineer I $125
Admin/Graphics $105
Technician $75
Billing rates shown are effective January 1, 2017 and subject to
change January 1, 2018.
Direct expenses are billed at actual costs, with the exception of
mileage, which is reimbursed at the current rate per mile set by the
IRS.
Labor Classification Per Hour
Bruce Abelli-Amen, PG, CHg $210
Patrick Sutton $170
Cem Atabek $170
Billing rates are effective January 1, 2017 and would remain valid
for the duration of this contract.
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C18168714
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC., a California corporation, located at 449 15th
Street, Suite 303, Oakland, California, 94612, Telephone (510) 834-4455 ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
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SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable expenses, within
this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled
“HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this agreement shall meet the
professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
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similar circumstances.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that
may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to
perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. Notwithstanding Section 11 above, CITY agrees that
subconsultants may be used to complete the Services. The subconsultants authorized by CITY to
perform work on this Project are:
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
of the city manager or his designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Karly Kaufman
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as the Program Manager to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and
execution of the Services and Matthew Long & Jonathan Berlin as the project manager to
represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If circumstances cause the
substitution of the project director, project coordinator, or any other key personnel for any
reason, the appointment of a substitute project director and the assignment of any key new or
replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s project
manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who CITY
finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat
to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning & Community Environment Department,
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (650) 329-2575. The project manager
will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution
of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work product, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT
agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall
be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other
intellectual property rights in favor of the CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if
any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization without the
prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability
of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss,
including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court
costs and disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an
Indemnified Party.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
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to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
expired.
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SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
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SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
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additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not required to pay
prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in accordance with SB 7
if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not include a public works
construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not include a public works
alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively, ‘improvement’) project of more than
$15,000.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
parties.
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27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18168714 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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President
Principal/Secretary
Richard Daulton
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
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Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
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Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA resolutions,
and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance with CEQA; and (3)
monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff and
outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic
resource evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $_______________________________
5. BUDGET CODE: _________COST CENTER_________________ COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP___ _______PHASE___
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay area, including transportation and meals, will be
reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of
travel and meal expenses for City of Palo Alto employees.
B. Direct costs associated with the execution of a project are billed at cost plus 15% to cover General and Administrative services. Direct costs include, but are not limited to, laboratory and drilling services charges, subcontractor services, authorized travel expenses, permit charges and filing fees, printing and graphic charges, mailings and postage, performance bonds, sample handling and shipment, rental equipment and vehicles other than covered by the above charges, etc.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
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and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Professional classification includes: environmental scientists, urban planners, biologists, geologist
s, marine scientists, cultural resources experts and other professionals. Expert witness services
consisting of depositions or in court testimony is charged at the hourly rate of $295.
Photocopying and Printing
Photocopies will be charged at a rate of $0.16/copy for single‐sided copies and $0.32 for double‐sided
copies. Colored copies will be charged at a rate of $1.50/copy for single‐sided and $3.00/copy for color,
double‐sided or 11”×17” copies. Oversized maps or display graphics will be charged at a rate of
$8.00/square foot.
Transportation fees
Company‐owned vehicles will be billed $85/day for light‐duty vehicles and trucks $135/day for
4‐WD/off road vehicles, plus $0.65/mile for mileage over 50. Mileage rate of $0.65/mile applies
to all miles incurred in employee‐owned vehicles.
Labor Categories Hourly Rate
Principal II $220
Principal I $205
Senior Supervisor II $185
Supervisor I $175
Senior Professional II $155
Senior Professional I $145
Professional IV $130
Professional III $115
Professional II $100
Professional I $89
Environmental Technician/Field Aide $78
Senior GIS Specialist $125
GIS/CADD Specialist II $110
GIS/CADD Specialist I $95
Graphic Designer $90
Technical Editor $100
Clerical/Administrative Assistant II $80
Clerical/Administrative Assistant I $68
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Equipment Schedule for Environmental Sciences and Planning Services
Equipment Day Rate
Environmental Site Assessment
Brass Sample Sleeves, Bailers, Disposable Bailers $25
Water Level Indicator, DC Purge Pump $40
Hand Auger Sampler $55
Oil‐Water Interface Probe $85
Four Gas Monitor or Photo‐Ionization Detector $120
Soil Vapor Extraction Monitoring Equipment $140
Flame Ionization Detector $200
Soil Vapor Extraction Monitoring Equipment $140
Natural Resources & Multi-Services Field Equipment
Trimble GPS (sub‐meter accuracy) $190
Pettersson Bat Ultrasound Detector/Recording Equipment $150
Spotting or Fiberoptic Scope $150
Amphibian Survey Field Package (digital camera, GPS, thermometer, decon
chlorine, waders, float tube, hand net) $150
Remote Field Package (digital camera, GPS, thermometer, binoculars, field
computer and mifi, Delorme Satellite Beacon, 24‐Hour Safety Phone) $125
Sound Level Metering Field Package: anemometer, tripod and digital camera $100
Construction Monitoring Field Package (digital camera, GPS, thermometer,
binoculars, field computer, safety equipment) $95
Minnow Trap $85
Infrared Sensor Digital Camera or Computer Field Equipment $50
Scent Station $20
Laser Rangefinder/Altitude $10
Net, Hand/Large Seine $10 / $50
Mammal Trap, Large/Small $1.50 /$.50
Insurance, Hazard & Safety Fees
L & H Dive Insurance $50 person
Hazard Premium (In or Underwater ONLY per/hour) 1.25 x hourly
Level C Health and Safety $60 person
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Shown below is subcontractor Hexagon’s hourly rate schedule for each category of professional and administrative staff that is proposed for the project. These rate schedules will be used as the basis of the fee negotiation.
1. Direct expenses are billed at actual costs, with the exception of mileage, which is reimbursed at
the current rate per mile set by the IRS.
2. Billing rates shown are effective January 1, 2017 and subject to change January 1, 2018.
Labor Categories Hourly Rate
President $270
Principal $225
Senior Associate II $210
Senior Associate I $195
Associate II $175
Associate I $160
Planner/Engineer II $140
Planner/Engineer I $125
Administrative/Graphics $105
Senior CAD Tech $95
Technician $75
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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EXHIBIT “E”
DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
This Exhibit shall apply only to a contract for public works construction, alteration, demolition,
repair or maintenance work, CITY will not accept a bid proposal from or enter into this
Agreement with CONSULTANT without proof that CONSULTANT and its listed
subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to
perform public work, subject to limited exceptions. City requires CONSULTANT and its listed
subcontractors to comply with the requirements of SB 854.
CITY provides notice to CONSULTANT of the requirements of California Labor Code section
1771.1(a), which reads:
“A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject
to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance
of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and
qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section
for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the
Business and Professions Code or Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code,
provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the
time the contract is awarded.”
CITY gives notice to CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors that CONSULTANT is
required to post all job site notices prescribed by law or regulation and CONSULTANT is
subject to SB 854-compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR.
CITY requires CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors to comply with the requirements of
Labor Code section 1776, including:
Keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work
classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per
diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by,
respectively, CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors, in connection with the Project.
The payroll records shall be verified as true and correct and shall be certified and made available
for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of CONSULTANT and its listed
subcontractors, respectively.
At the request of CITY, acting by its project manager, CONSULTANT and its listed
subcontractors shall make the certified payroll records available for inspection or furnished upon
request to the project manager within ten (10) days of receipt of CITY’s request.
CITY requests CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors to submit the certified
payroll records to the project manager at the end of each week during the Project.
If the certified payroll records are not produced to the project manager within the 10-day period,
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then CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors shall be subject to a penalty of one hundred
dollars ($100.00) per calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, and CITY shall withhold
the sum total of penalties from the progress payment(s) then due and payable to
CONSULTANT.
Inform the project manager of the location of CONSULTANT’s and its listed subcontractors’
payroll records (street address, city and county) at the commencement of the Project, and also
provide notice to the project manager within five (5) business days of any change of location of
those payroll records.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND DUDEK
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 1st day of July, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and DUDEK, a California corporation, located at 853 Lincoln Way, Suite #208,
Auburn, California, 95603, Telephone (530) 887-8500 ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement.
A. CITY intends to provide on-call Planning and Environmental support (“Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide services in connection with the Project (“Services”).
B. CONSULTANT has represented that it has the necessary professional expertise,
qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the
Services.
C. CITY in reliance on these representations desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide
the Services as more fully described in Exhibit “A”, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions,
in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described at
Exhibit “A” in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The
performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Services will be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by
CITY’s Project Manager. Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-
1. Each Task Order shall designate a CITY Project Manager and shall contain a specific scope of
work, a specific schedule of performance and a specific compensation amount. The total price of
all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of Compensation set
forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for work
performed under an authorized Task Order and CITY may elect, but is not required, to authorize
work up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through June 30, 2020
unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance
of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term
of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached to and
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made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified
in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably
prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the
CONSULTANT. CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall
not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit “A” (“Basic Services”),
and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable expenses, within
this amount. The applicable rates and schedule of payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled
“HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE,” which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the
maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions
of Exhibit “C”. CONSULTANT shall not receive any compensation for Additional Services
performed without the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall mean 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 described at Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly
invoices to the CITY describing the services performed and the applicable charges (including an
identification of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly rates, and
reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT’s billing rates (set forth in Exhibit “C-
1”). If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The
information in CONSULTANT’s payment requests shall be subject to verification by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to the City’s project manager at the address specified in
Section 13 below. The City will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the
Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience
to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and
subconsultants, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally
required to perform the Services.
All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this agreement shall meet the
professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of
similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or
similar circumstances.
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SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that
may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to
perform Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by
the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works
project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of
design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds ten percent
(10%) of CITY’s stated construction budget, CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to
CITY for aligning the PROJECT design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved
recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to
CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, and any person employed by or
contracted with CONSULTANT to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement, shall act
as and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the city manager.
Consent to one assignment will not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment. Any
assignment made without the approval of the city manager will be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. Notwithstanding Section 11 above, CITY agrees that
subconsultants may be used to complete the Services. The subconsultants authorized by CITY to
perform work on this Project are:
Fehr & Peers
W-Trans
Hexagon Transportation Consultants
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subconsultants and for any
compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only with the prior approval
of the city manager or his designee.
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SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Stephanie
Strelow as the Principal in Charge to have supervisory responsibility for the performance,
progress, and execution of the Services and Katherine Waugh as the Project Manager to
represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If circumstances cause the
substitution of the project director, project coordinator, or any other key personnel for any
reason, the appointment of a substitute project director and the assignment of any key new or
replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s project
manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove personnel who CITY
finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat
to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
property.
CITY’s project manager is Jodie Gerhardt, Planning & Community Environment Department,
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone: (650) 329-2575. The project manager
will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution
of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. Upon delivery, all work product, including
without limitation, all writings, drawings, plans, reports, specifications, calculations, documents,
other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement shall be and remain the
exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT
agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this Agreement shall
be vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other
intellectual property rights in favor of the CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if
any, shall make any of such materials available to any individual or organization without the
prior written approval of the City Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no
representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not
contemplated by the scope of work.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable time
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT’s records
pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and
retain such records for at least three (3) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability
of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss,
including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorneys fees, experts fees, court
costs and disbursements (“Claims”) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or
contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an
Indemnified Party.
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16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed
to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from Claims arising from the
active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s services and duties by CITY shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any ordinance
or law, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant, condition, provisions,
ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term,
covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in
Exhibit "D". CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement
naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or
policies.
18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through
carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A-:VII or higher which are licensed or
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of
CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming
CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the
approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is
primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the
insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of
the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides
less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit CONSULTANT's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance,
CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss
caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has
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expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole
or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior
written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT will
immediately discontinue its performance of the Services.
19.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend its
performance of the Services by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to CITY, but
only in the event of a substantial failure of performance by CITY.
19.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the
City Manager immediately any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and
other data, whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, or
given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in connection with this Agreement. Such
materials will become the property of CITY.
19.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY, CONSULTANT will be
paid for the Services rendered or materials delivered to CITY in accordance with the scope of
services on or before the effective date (i.e., 10 days after giving notice) of suspension or
termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a
default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that
portion of CONSULTANT’s services which are of direct and immediate benefit to CITY as such
determination may be made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her
discretion. The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement:
14, 15, 16, 19.4, 20, and 25.
19.5. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY
will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement.
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director
at the address of CONSULTANT recited above
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SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently
has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this
Agreement, it will not employ subconsultants, contractors or persons having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this
Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the
State of California.
21.3. If the Project Manager determines that CONSULTANT is a “Consultant”
as that term is defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission,
CONSULTANT shall be required and agrees to file the appropriate financial disclosure
documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital status,
familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read
and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to
Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all
requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO
WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY’s Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY’s Purchasing Department,
incorporated by reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply
with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste
Program. Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second,
reusing waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall
comply with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CCONSULTANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and
printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless
otherwise approved by CITY’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed
by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not
limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and
packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
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additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In particular, for any
employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) hours of
work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay
such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In
addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance
in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION
25.1. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the
City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement will terminate without any
penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the
following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only
appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available.
This section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACTS
26.1 This Project is not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance and implementation of the Project in
accordance with SB 7 if the contract is not a public works contract, if the contract does not
include a public works construction project of more than $25,000, or the contract does not
include a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance (collectively,
‘improvement’) project of more than $15,000.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such
action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara,
State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that
action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value
of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third
parties.
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27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and contracts, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will
apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, assignees, and
consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda, appendices,
attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may be referred to in
any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this Agreement and
will be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the case
of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal, the exhibits shall
control.
27.9 If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares with
CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section 1798.81.5(d)
about a California resident (“Personal Information”), CONSULTANT shall maintain reasonable
and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal Information, and shall inform City
immediately upon learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the
security of the Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for
direct marketing purposes without City’s express written consent.
27.10 All unchecked boxes do not apply to this agreement.
27.11 The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they
have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27.12 This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which shall, when
executed by all the parties, constitute a single binding agreement
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CONTRACT No. C18168715 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DUDEK
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1” PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (Not Applicable)
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “C-1”: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Frank Dudek
President
Dave Carter
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ON-CALL PLANNING SUPPORT
From time to time the Planning Division requires additional environmental review services,
professional planning services, and technical expertise. Consultants are needed as project
managers (planning entitlements) or as independent technical consultants. The City is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify consultants with extensive experience working with
public entities to provide project planning services and environmental review services. The
consultants may provide expertise in planning review, historic preservation review, and/or
environmental review, and do not necessarily need to be qualified in all three areas in order to be
selected.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all contract staff assigned to work under this scope shall
complete and file a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which can be found at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html. This requirement is consistent with the City of Palo
Alto’s Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.
Invoices shall be submitted electronically to PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. The City retains
the right to reject any or all of CONSULTANT’s staff.
Services
CONSULTANT shall provide the following services, as needed:
Process, review and manage routine and complex development entitlements, including re-
zonings, Coordinated Area Plans, subdivision maps, architectural reviews, and historic
preservation reviews, and associated environmental review as needed.
Implement the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, Coordinated Area Plans, Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and other City documents, policies, and programs, including the
Single Family Individual Review program, as may be applicable, to ensure compliance
with its guidelines.
Coordinate work related to planning applications for projects in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Coordinate with Planning staff and staff of other city departments, consultants, and
outside agencies during project reviews and processing.
Visit project sites.
Prepare written staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, records of land use action,
development permit decision letters, conditions of approval, development agreements,
environmental documents, and/or other related documents.
Attend and give presentations at meetings with applicants, consultants, and the public as
needed, including public hearings.
Attend CITY’s Development Review Committee (DRC) and preliminary review
meetings as needed.
Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission,
City Council, Architectural Review Board, and/or other City Boards and Committees as
needed.
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Coordinate implementation of development applications during the construction phase
(conditions of approval, etc.), as well as tracks conditions after developments have been
occupied, to ensure continued compliance with approval conditions and mitigation
measures.
Prepare maps, graphs, models, presentations, power points, reports, and supporting
technical documents.
Respond to inquiries from general public, city staff, and other public agencies about the
projects assigned and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, design
guidelines, Coordinated Area Plans, and other City documents, policies, and programs.
Coordinate annexation applications including related plan services, pre-zoning and other
LAFCO related documents.
Work with the Code Enforcement Division to resolve code issues.
Perform green building related tasks, including but not limited to the review of
development plans for compliance with the City’s and State green building requirements.
Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of applicable hardware, software, telephone,
and/or other related inventory items.
Perform related duties and responsibilities, including assistance staffing the planning
counter, when required.
Prepare CEQA and/or NEPA studies and documents, (EIR, MND, ND and CE), in
accordance with Local, State, and Federal Statutes
Provide accurate and defensible environmental determinations.
Review and/or prepare (and/or uses sub-consultants, as needed) technical documents
including but not limited to the following:
- Cultural and Historical Evaluations
- Biological studies
- Noise Studies
- Air Quality Studies
- Transportation Studies
- Water Quality/Supply Studies
- Stormwater/Wastewater Control and Management
- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Studies
- Green House Gas emissions
- Prepares Environmental Mitigation Studies/Reports
Coordinate with Planning Staff, other city departments, sub-consultants, and outside
agencies
Coordinate and distribute environmental documents and notices
Provide electronic and printed copies of all environmental documents
Prepare Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
Present and attend public meetings, when applicable and upon request
Respond to public inquiries as directed by planning staff
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Services will be provided by CONSULTANT positons in line with, but not limited to the
following Job Descriptions:
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Planner
Five or more years of professional planning work experience in the public sector.
Demonstrable experience in project management in current and/or long range planning,
including preparation of notices of completeness and decision letters, staff reports, and
(for the long range planning consultants) documents such as General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Amendments, Specific Plans, and other planning studies.
Ability to work independently, follows direction, seeks clarification prior to completion
of work assignment, analyzes quantitative data and qualitative information, and thinks
creatively and critically.
Demonstrable experience dealing with the public, architects, and applicants during the
public review process of entitlement applications.
Ability to write well-organized reports regarding complex planning issues.
Ability to make professional presentations to the Council, City Commissions, and boards.
Ability to coordinate and provide assistance, plan checking, and site inspections. For the
green building consultants, ensure compliance with State and the City’s sustainability
requirements.
Ability to staff the front counter and answer basic zoning and development questions.
Environmental Planner
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA resolutions,
and related material; (2) evaluating EIRs for consistency and compliance with CEQA; and (3)
monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff and
outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
Environmental Professional
Demonstrable CEQA experience in terms of (1) writing Initial Studies, CEQA
resolutions, and related material; (2) writing EIRs consistent and compliant with CEQA;
and (3) monitoring mitigation compliance
Ability to manage the environmental review process in close coordination with City staff
and outside agencies.
Experience working with the public, applicants and the City’s various commissions and
boards during the public review process.
Historic preservation expertise on staff or via a subconsultant, to provide historic resource
evaluations and cultural resource analysis for CEQA documents.
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
Consultant hereby agrees to perform the work detailed below in accordance with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement referenced in Item 1A below. All exhibits referenced in Item 8 are incorporated into the Agreement by
this reference. The Consultant shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical and supporting personnel
required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO. ISSUE DATE
Purchase Requisition No.
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER
1B. TASK ORDER NO.
2. CONSULTANT
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT $__________________________________
5. BUDGET CODE: _______________
COST CENTER_______________ COST ELEMENT______________WBS/CIP___ _______PHASE___
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME/DEPARTMENT_______________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES
MUST INCLUDE:
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
SCHEDULE OF WORK
BASIS FOR PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE
DELIVERABLES
REIMBURSABLES (with “not to exceed” cost)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Scope of Services B: __________________________________
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I hereby authorize the performance of I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance
the work described above in this Task Order. of this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED: APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:__________________________________ BY:____________________________________
Name ________________________________ Name __________________________________
Title_________________________________ Title___________________________________
Date _________________________________ Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT for professional services performed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement based on the hourly rate
schedule attached as Exhibit C-1.
The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for all services,
additional services, and reimbursable expenses shall not exceed the amount(s) stated in
Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services and
Additional Services, including reimbursable expenses, within this/these amount(s). Any
work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding
the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to
the CITY.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The administrative, overhead, secretarial time or secretarial overtime, word processing,
photocopying, in-house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses are
included within the scope of payment for services and are not reimbursable expenses.
CITY shall reimburse CONSULTANT for the following reimbursable expenses at cost.
Expenses for which CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed are:
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay area, including transportation and meals, will be
reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of
travel and meal expenses for City of Palo Alto employees.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges are reimbursable at actual cost.
All requests for payment of expenses shall be accompanied by appropriate backup
information. Any expense anticipated to be more than $500.00 shall be approved in
advance by the CITY’s project manager.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advanced, written
authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT, at the CITY’s project manager’s
request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope of
services, schedule, level of effort, and CONSULTANT’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expenses, for such services based on the rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1. The additional services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY’s Project Manager
and CONSULTANT prior to commencement of the services. Payment for additional
services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “C-1”
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Labor Category Hourly Rate
Dudek
Principal - Environmental $240
Senior Project Manager/Specialist II – Environmental $225
Senior Project Manager - Engineering $210
Senior Hydrogeologist III/Engineer III $210
Environmental Specialist/Planner V $175
Environmental Specialist/Planner IV $165
Environmental Specialist/Planner III $155
Environmental Specialist/Planner II $140
Sr. Hydrogeologist I/Engineer I $180
Project Engineer lI/Technician II $145
Environmental Specialist/Archaeologist II $135
Environmental Specialist/Archaeologist I $125
Analyst I $95
Planning Assistant I $85
Fehr & Peers
Principal $205 - $325
Senior Associate $160 - $320
Associate $140 - $220
Hexagon
President $270
Principal $225
Senior Associate II $210
Senior Associate I 195
Associate II $175
Associate I $160
Planner/Engineer II $140
Planner/Engineer I $125
W-Trans
Principal $205 – $250
Associate Principal $185 – $200
Senior Engineer/Planner $160 – $190
Engineer/Planner $130 – $150
Associate Engineer/Planner I $120 – $130
Associate Engineer/Planner II $95 – $115
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EXHIBIT “D”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY
COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS SPECIFIED, BELOW:
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE
COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING,
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS,
MALPRACTICE (WHEN APPLICABLE),
AND NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND ITS
SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A PROVISION FOR A WRITTEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE TO CITY OF CHANGE IN
COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE CANCELLATION; AND
B. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
C. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY’S PRIOR APPROVAL.
II. CONTACTOR MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT
THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25569.
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS, WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO “ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS”
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED, INSURANCE AS
AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER
INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER THE POLICY
SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER,
BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN
(10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE
AND ANY OTHER RELATED NOTICES WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AT THE FOLLOWING URL:
HTTPS://WWW.PLANETBIDS.COM/PORTAL/PORTAL.CFM?COMPANYID=25569
OR
HTTP://WWW.CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG/GOV/DEPTS/ASD/PLANET_BIDS_HOW_TO.ASP
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