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City of Palo Alto (ID # 8135)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 6/12/2017
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Summary Title: Approve Contract with AECOM for the Baylands
Comprehensive Plan
Title: Approval of a Contract with AECOM in the Amount of $330,000 for the
Development of the Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (PG -17000)
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Community Services
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM
in the amount of $330,000 for the development of a Baylands Comprehensive
Conservation Plan (Attachment A) funded in the Baylands Comprehensive Conservation
Plan Capital Project (PG-17000).
Background
The 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve is one of the largest tracts of undisturbed marshland
remaining in the San Francisco Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a
unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats. The Preserve is a major migratory
stopover on the Pacific Flyway and also home to a substantial resident population of
birds. Several threatened and endangered plant and animal species are also present in
the Baylands.
In 1978, the City adopted the Baylands Master Plan as a long-range plan for treating
the Baylands as an integrated whole and balancing ecological preservation with
continued commercial and recreational use. The overall goal was to preserve and
enhance the unique irreplaceable resources while providing a framework and guide for
future actions in the area. Since its adoption, the document has evolved and was
updated several times. The most recent update was adopted by Council on October 6,
2008 (Resolution No. 8864).
The Baylands Master Plan mentions that in the future, a Baylands Comprehensive
Conservation Plan would be completed and may include specific programs to achieve
the goals and policies of the Baylands Master Plan.
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In 2006, the City contracted with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to prepare
the Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the entirety of the Baylands Nature
Preserve. Due to budget issues, the funding was removed and the project was
terminated; however, a Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (PG-17000) was
approved in the FY17 Adopted Capital Budget.
Discussion
Scope of Services Description
The purpose of the Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (BCCP) is to develop
guiding principles and best management practices for the Palo Alto Baylands Nature
Preserve. The BCCP will provide City staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission and
City Council with clear direction on how to manage the Baylands using an ecosystem-
based model that considers both conservation and recreation goals. As stewards of the
Baylands, it is essential to develop a clear set of best management practices and
strategies to guide how management, maintenance, and enhancement of the Baylands
should be conducted. The BCCP will provide tools for open space staff to implement
immediately and in the near term, and may also recommend future projects and
program enhancements as funding allows.
The BCCP will identify and include the following items listed below:
1. Set forth the vision, goals, objectives, and strategies that will define the
management direction of the Baylands Nature Preserve for the next 15 years.
2. A prioritized Action Plan to realize the goals, objectives, and strategies that
reflect current/anticipated funding, staffing and volunteer levels.
3. The Action Plan to provide clear guidance on how to accomplish the following:
a. Conserve, restore, enhance, create, and acquire habitats to support the
diversity and abundance of the flora and fauna in the Baylands.
b. Provide the community and other visitors with compatible wildlife-oriented
outdoor recreation opportunities to enjoy, learn about, and appreciate the
resources of the Baylands.
c. Inspire park visitors and increase public awareness and understanding of
the Baylands through diverse environmental education programs and
interpretation that encourages and promote environmental stewardship
and conservation.
d. Ensure that Public Art is appropriate for the Baylands, and located in
appropriate locations. This will include a Public Art Plan specific for the
Baylands area (east of Highway 101)
4. A Design Plan for the Byxbee Park Hills, which will build upon the 2015 Byxbee
Park Hills Interim Plan. The Design Plan will be used to implement the Capital
Improvement Project for Byxbee Park Completion (PE-18006).
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5. Assessment of the Baylands former ITT property including the best use of the
site and existing facilities in the future.
Summary of Solicitation Process
A competitive solicitation process was initiated in December 2016 by Community
Services and Purchasing staff with the goal of attracting consultants with expertise and
knowledge in wetland ecology, South San Francisco Bay vegetation and wildlife,
environmental education, recreation, and stakeholder and community engagement. A
Request for Proposals (RFP# 166482) was issued in December 13, 2016. Prospective
bidders were allowed 30 days to respond to accommodate the standard December and
January holiday schedule. A pre-bid meeting was held via telephone to review the
scope of work and to allow verbal responses to questions from consulting firms.
Three firms submitted proposals to complete the BCCP. An evaluation committee
consisting of Community Services Department staff reviewed the proposals and all three
firms were invited to participate in oral interviews. The committee carefully reviewed
each firm's qualifications and submittal in response to the criteria identified in the RFP.
The three firms that submitted proposals were:
AECOM, Sacramento, CA
MIG, San Jose, CA
Perkins+Will, San Francisco, CA
The evaluation committee selected AECOM as the consultant with the most experience
that directly relates to development of the BCCP, including knowledge of South San
Francisco Bay ecosystems, experience leading public engagement efforts, and
experience in natural resource management in parks.
A summary of the solicitation process is below.
Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan RFP# 166482
Proposed Length of Project: 18 months
Proposals posted to Planet Bids: January 19, 2017
Total Days to Respond to Proposal: 30 days (December 13, 2016 to January 19,
2017)
Pre-proposal (Telephone) Meeting Date: January 4, 2017 at 1:00PM
Number of Proposals Received: 3
Timeline
The term of this agreement is June 12, 2017 (contract execution date) through
December 31, 2019.
Resource Impact
Funding for this study and planning process is included in Capital Improvement Plan
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project PG-17000: Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan, which was adopted by
Council in Fiscal Year 2017.
This project is for development of the BCCP only. Funding for projects recommended in
the Plan will be brought forward in future budgets, as necessary. Grant opportunities
and public/private partnerships will also be pursued as a mechanism to fund future
projects or programs. Many grant opportunities are only possible if the local agency
has an adopted conservation plan in place. The Baylands already benefits from
thousands of hours of environmental volunteer time annually and it is expected that
future restorations and enhancements will be completed with the assistance of our
dedicated volunteers.
Policy Implications
Completion of the BCCP directly supports Comprehensive Plan Policy N-1: Manage
existing public open space areas and encourage the management of private open space
areas in a manner that meets habitat protection goals, public safety concerns, and low
impact recreation needs. The BCCP also supports Comprehensive Plan Policy N-8:
Preserve and protect the Bay, marshlands, salt ponds, sloughs, creeks, and other
natural water or wetland areas as open space.
The Draft Parks, Trails, Natural Open Space and Recreation Master Plan includes the
following policy and program related to this contract:
Policy 4.A In natural open space, ensure activities, projects and programs are
compatible with the protection of nature.
Program 4.A.1 Develop comprehensive conservation plans for Baylands
Preserve, Foothills Park, Esther Clark Park and Pearson-Arastradero
Preserve to identify strategies to balance ecosystem preservation, passive
recreation and environmental education.
Environmental Review
Environmental review pursuant to Section 15262 of the California Enviornmental Quality
Act (CEQA) guidelines is not included in this contract. A programmatic CEQA review will
begin in fiscal year 2019 to coincide with the completion of the BCCP.
Attachments:
Attachment A - Contract with AECOM
CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C17166482
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND AECOM
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on this 15th day of April, 2017, (“Agreement”) by
and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation
(“CITY”), and AECOM Technical Services, Inc, a Delaware Corporation, located at 220 L
Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95811 ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement:
A. CITY intends to engage the CONSULTANT to proceed with the Baylands
Comprehensive Conservation Plan (“Project”) and desires to engage CONSULTANT to develop
guiding principles and best management practices to holistically manage the Palo Alto Baylands
by balancing ecosystem protection, environmental education and passive recreational uses 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.
Optional On-Call Provision (This provision only applies if checked and only applies to on-
call agreements.)
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
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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 September 30,
2018 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 Three-Hundred-Thirty-Thousand Dollars
($330,000). CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Basic Services, including reimbursable
expenses, within this amount. In the event Additional Services are authorized, the total
compensation for Basic Services, Additional Services and reimbursable expenses shall not
exceed Three-Hundred-Thirty-Thousand Dollars ($330,000). 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 within each task and the applicable
charges including an identification of personnel who performed the services. CONSULTANT
shall send all invoices to the CITY’s project manager at the address specified in Section 13
below. 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 and
approval by CITY’s project manager. 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
subcontractors, if permitted, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all
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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.
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 to
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.
Option A: No Subcontractor: 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.
Option B: Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 above, CITY agrees that
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subcontractors may be used to complete the Services. The subcontractors authorized by CITY to
perform work on this Project are: (not applicable)
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subcontractors and for any
compensation due to subcontractors. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning
compensation. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subcontractor. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with the prior approval
of the CITY’s Project Manager or her designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Rod Jeung as its
Project Director to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution
of the Services and Petra Unger as the CONSULTANT’S Project Manager to represent
CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. If circumstances cause the
substitution of the Project Director, Project Manager, 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 Kristen O’Kane, Assistant Director, Community Services
Department, Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
Telephone: (650) 463-4908. 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.
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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
Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business
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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 subcontractors, 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,
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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.
OR
26.1 CONSULTANT is required to pay general prevailing wages as defined in
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Subchapter 3, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations and Section 16000 et seq. and
Section 1773.1 of the California Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the
Labor Code of the State of California, the CITY Council has obtained the general prevailing rate
of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each
craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract for this Project from the
Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Copies of these rates may be
obtained at the Purchasing Division’s office of the CITY of Palo Alto. CONSULTANT shall
provide a copy of prevailing wage rates to any staff or subcontractor hired, and shall pay the
adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. CONSULTANT shall comply with the provisions
of all sections, including, but not limited to, Sections 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1782, 1810, and 1813,
of the Labor Code pertaining to prevailing wages.
26.2 CONSULTANT shall comply with the requirements of Exhibit “E” for any
contract for public works construction, alteration, demolition, repair or maintenance.
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.
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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. C17166482 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
CITY Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY Attorney or designee
AECOM, INC.
Officer 1
By:
Name: Petra Unger
Title: Principal – Natural Resources
Officer 2 (Required for Corp. or LLC)
By:
Name: Dennis Bane
Title: Vice President
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A”: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT “A-1”: DIAGRAM OF THE BAYLANDS
EXHIBIT “B”: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT “C”: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT “D”: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
BAYLANDS COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (BCCP) is to develop guiding
principles and best management practices to holistically manage the Palo Alto Baylands Nature
Preserve (as generally marked in Exhibit A-1) by balancing ecosystem protection, environmental
education and passive recreational uses. The BCCP will provide CITY, its staff, the Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council with clear direction on how to manage the Baylands
using an ecosystem-based model that considers both conservation and recreation goals. The
BCCP will identify and include the following items, which are explained more fully in the tasks
below:
1. The vision, goals, objectives, and strategies that will define the management direction of
the Baylands Nature Preserve for the next 15 years.
2. A prioritized Action Plan to realize the goals, objectives, and strategies that reflect
current/anticipated funding, staffing and volunteer levels.
3. The Action Plan should provide clear guidance on how to accomplish the following:
a. Conserve, restore, enhance, create, and acquire habitats to support the diversity
and abundance of the flora and fauna in the Baylands.
b. Provide the community and other visitors with compatible wildlife-oriented
outdoor recreation opportunities to enjoy, learn about, and appreciate the
resources of the Baylands.
c. Inspire park visitors and increase public awareness and understanding of the
Baylands through diverse environmental education programs and interpretation
that encourages and promote environmental stewardship and conservation.
d. Ensure that Public Art is appropriate for the Baylands, and located in appropriate
locations. This will include a Public Art Plan specific for the Baylands area (east
of Highway 101)
4. A Design Plan for the Byxbee Park Hills, which will build upon the 2015 Byxbee Park
Hills Interim Plan. The Design Plan will be used to implement the FY18 Capital
Improvement Project for Byxbee Park Completion.
TASK 1: DEVELOP WORKPLAN
The CONSULTANT and CITY staff will together finalize a detailed scope of work tasks and
schedule. All existing information that will need to be provided by the CITY and any other
relevant organization will be identified in this task.
Meetings to Include:
• Meeting with CITY staff to review scope and schedule
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CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Scope and schedule
Request for information letter(s) to CITY and other parties
TASK 2: IDENTIFY EXISTING HABITAT AREAS, USES AND MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
CONSULTANT will identify and map vegetation and habitat areas, including critical habitat and
established mitigation areas using existing data sources and verify them in the field. Additional
information to be mapped includes existing trails and other recreational facilities, public art
installations, interpretive center and signage, other non-recreational features and facilities. The
CONSULTANT will also identify the existing uses at the Baylands including the estimated
volume and frequency of use (e.g., plant nursery, volunteer programs, organized recreational
camps and programs, environmental education tours and programs, passive recreation, etc.).
CONSULTANT will also report on the current management and maintenance practices
conducted by City of Palo Alto staff.
Meetings to Include:
Walking/driving tour of Baylands with CITY staff
Meeting(s) with City Open Space and Public Art staff to review current
management/maintenance practices
Meetings with Baylands volunteers and experts
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Base map(s) of existing vegetation types, habitat areas, recreational trails and facilities,
non-recreational features and facilities
Report on existing conditions of Baylands including critical habitat, wildlife corridors,
mitigation areas, public access areas, interpretive messaging and public art
Report on type and frequency of existing uses at the Baylands
Report of current management practices
TASK 3: ESTABLISH A STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP
CONSULTANT will develop and implement a stakeholder engagement plan including working
with CITY to identify the target audiences and key stakeholders who will provide input on the
BCCP during development. The stakeholder engagement plan should include timing of
stakeholder participation. CONSULTANT will generally be present at all Stakeholder Advisory
Group meetings and will work with CITY staff to draft meeting agendas and summaries.
CONSULTANT may also be called on to meet other stakeholders, including the CITY’s City
Council and regional, state, and federal agencies that may impact future Baylands activities.
Meetings to Include:
• Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings (number TBD)
Periodic meetings with the CITY and governmental agencies.
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Stakeholder meeting agendas and meeting summaries
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TASK 4: SUMMARIZE FUTURE PLANNED CHANGES TO LAND, USES, AND
ACTIVITIES
CONSULTANT will summarize any future capital improvement projects, maintenance projects,
public art installations, revegetation efforts and land use changes that are currently planned or
proposed. This would include any future activities or uses by the CITY or a third party that are
budgeted or planned for the future.
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Report summarizing planned improvements, projects, and/or changes to features or
facilities
TASK 5: VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The CONSULTANT will facilitate meetings with CITY staff and the Stakeholder Advisory
Group to develop a Vision, Goals and Objectives for the BCCP. The Vision, Goals and
Objectives should guide the management of the Baylands for the next 15 years and reflect the
multitude of uses within the Baylands (habitat, wildlife, recreation, environmental education,
public art).
Meetings to Include:
Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting(s) (as identified in Task 3)
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Draft Vision, Goals and Objectives
Draft Final Vision, Goals and Objectives
Final Vision, Goals and Objectives
TASK 6: OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Using the information and data collected in Tasks 2, 3 and 4, CONSULTANT will identify and
prioritize opportunities for improved conservation practices and enhancements to the recreation
system including, but not limited to, wildlife-appropriate public access, areas to preserve as
wildlife habitat, areas to develop trails or other recreational amenities, and best management
practices for the holistic management of wildlife, habitat and recreation. Opportunities for
placement of interpretive messaging and appropriate public art will also be identified. A
prioritized schedule of future projects related to these identified opportunities will be included.
An analysis of limitations and restrictions due to protection of critical habitat, protected plant and
wildlife species, or existing land uses will be completed and considered in the opportunities
analysis.
Meetings to Include:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Public Art Commission
Stakeholder Advisory Group
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Draft Opportunities Analysis Report, including:
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-Critical areas to preserve as wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors
-Opportunities for wildlife-appropriate public access
-Proposed trails or other recreation areas
-Prioritization schedule
-Best management practices
-Opportunities for interpretive messaging and signage
-Appropriate types of and locations for public art
Final Opportunities Analysis Report
TASK 7: IMPACTS TO BAYLANDS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE/SEA LEVEL RISE
CONSULTANT will use existing data and predictions on climate change and sea level rise to
assess the potential impacts to wildlife and vegetation communities in the Baylands. A
discussion of types of management adaptations in response to sea level rise will be included.
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Report summarizing predicted impacts to Baylands from sea level rise, including map(s),
data sources and management adaptations
TASK 8: ACTION PLAN
CONSULTANT will develop an Action Plan that identifies and prioritizes realistic and specific
actions that will guide achievement of the goals, objectives, and strategies. The actions should
reflect current and projected funding, staffing and volunteer levels.
The Action Plan should provide clear guidance on how to:
1. Conserve, restore, enhance, create, and acquire habitats to support the diversity and
abundance of the flora and fauna in the Baylands
a. CONSULTANT will provide guidance and best management practices on how to
manage the vegetation and habitat to maximize wildlife benefits (where to focus
volunteer and staff efforts to remove invasive plants and plant native plants, the
appropriate species of native plants, including prioritization)
b. CONSULTANT will provide guidance and best management practices on wildlife
management, including pest management of non-native plants and animals.
c. CONSULTANT will provide guidance on how to manage the Duck Pond and
flood basin to increase its habitat value, while continuing to allow wildlife-
appropriate public access
2. Provide the community and other visitors with compatible wildlife-oriented outdoor
recreation opportunities to enjoy, understand, and appreciate the resources of the
Baylands
3. Inspire park visitors and increase public awareness and understanding of the Baylands
through diverse environmental education and interpretation that helps encourage and
promote environmental stewardship and conservation
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a. This should include a comprehensive design guide for interpretive displays,
signage and messaging to ensure that the entire preserve, including all the
facilities (the Baylands, Lucy Evans Nature Interpretive Center, Nature Plant
Nursery, EcoCenter, etc.), provide a complimentary interpretive message to our
diverse group of park visitors.
b. Ensure that future temporary and permanent Public Art installations are
appropriate for the Baylands, may enhance interpretive and visitor engagement
goals, and identify potential locations for temporary and permanent public art.
This will include a Public Art Plan specific for the Baylands area (east of
Highway 101) and use the recently adopted Public Art Master Plan as a guiding
document.
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Draft Action Plan
Final action plan
TASK 9: DESIGN PLAN FOR BYXBEE PARK HILLS MASTER PLAN
CONSULTANT will develop a Design Plan for the Byxbee Park Hills. The Plan will incorporate
lessons learned and build upon the 2015 Byxbee Park Hills Interim Plan. The Design Plan will
include a design that will guide management of vegetation and wildlife habitat, and the
development of trail alignment, benches and signage, parking for the Byxbee Park Hills, and any
other amenities that are supported by the BCCP and the community.
Meetings to include:
Discussion with CITY over CONSULTANT’S Draft Design Plan
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Draft Design Plan
Final Design Plan
TASK 10: ASSESSMENT OF BAYLANDS FORMER ITT PROPERTY
CONSULTANT will conduct an assessment of a 36.5 acre parcel of land located within the
Baylands to determine the best use for the site. On June 27, 2016, City Council approved the
purchase of a 36.5 acre exclusive easement from Global Wireless at the former ITT site located
in the Baylands. CITY currently owns the underlying fee title to the site and after completing the
purchase, it will have full ownership, control and possession of the site. There are currently five
buildings on the site, which were determined in 1998 to be eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places.
The process to dedicate the 36.5 acres as parkland is underway, however; the best use of the site,
including the existing facilities and structures remains uncertain. CONSULTANT will evaluate
the site and develop an assessment of possible uses for the site recognizing both the ecological
and historical significance it represents. Possible alternatives could include site restoration,
structure removal or structure restoration for a variety of purposes. CONSULTANT will prepare
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a report with the results of the alternatives assessment. The assessment will include a description
of benefits, costs, including regulatory requirements of each alternative.
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Alternatives assessment for the 36.5 acre parcel
TASK 11: DRAFT BAYLANDS COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN
The CONSULTANT will prepare a draft BCCP for staff, Stakeholder Advisory Group,
Commission, and City Council review. The report will include all of the elements included in
the Scope of Work, including a summary of stakeholder engagement efforts. The
CONSULTANT will be available to present the Draft BCCP to the Stakeholder Advisory Group,
Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Art Commission and City Council.
Meetings to Include:
Stakeholder Advisory Group (presentation)
Parks and Recreation Commission (presentation)
Public Art Commission (presentation)
City Council meeting (presentation)
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Draft Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan
PowerPoint presentation slides
TASK 12: FINAL BAYLANDS COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN
CONSULTANT will prepare a Draft of the Final BCCP for staff review. Upon review and
approval by CITY staff, a Final BCCP will be presented to the Stakeholder Advisory Group,
Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Art Commission and City Council.
Meetings to Include:
Stakeholder Advisory Group (presentation)
Parks and Recreation Commission (presentation)
Public Art Commission (presentation)
City Council meeting (presentation)
CONSULTANT’S Deliverables:
Draft Final Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Final Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Revised PowerPoint presentation slides
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EXHIBIT “A-1”
DIAGRAM OF BAYLANDS
The thin red line outlines the area of the Baylands. The blue lines are also intended to help mark
the areas that are included in the Baylands.
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services so as to complete each milestone within from
execution of the Agreement to September 30, 2018. CONSULTANT shall provide a detailed
schedule of work consistent with the schedule below within two weeks of receipt of the notice to
proceed. The schedule of work shall include an estimated budget for each task (and any others
not identified below), including estimated work hours for each person working on that task and
their billable rate. The CITY’s City Manager (or his designee(s)) shall approve the schedule of
work, at which time it will become integrated into this contract.
Milestones
1. TASK 1: Develop Work Plan
2. TASK 2: Identify Existing Habitat Areas, Uses, and Management Practices
3. TASK 3: Establish a Stakeholder Advisory Group
4. TASK 4: Summarize Future Planned Changes to Land, Uses and Activities
5. TASK 5: Vision, Goals and Objectives
6. TASK 6: Opportunities Analysis and Best Management Practices
7. TASK 7: Impacts to Baylands from Climate Change/Sea Level Rise
8. TASK 8: Action Plan
9. TASK 9: Design Plan for Byxbee Park Hills Master Plan
10. TASK 10: Assessment of Baylands Former ITT Property
11. TASK 11: Draft Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan
12. TASK 12: Final Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan
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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, and as set forth in
Exhibit A, Scope of Services. Compensation shall not to exceed budget amount for each
task set forth below.
CONSULTANT shall perform the tasks and categories of work as outlined in Exhibit A.
The CITY’s Project Manager may approve in writing the transfer of budget amounts
between any of the tasks or categories provided the total compensation for Basic Services,
including reimbursable expenses, and the total compensation for Additional Services do
not exceed the amounts set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement.
Total Basic Services and Reimbursable expenses: $330,000.
Additional Services (Not to Exceed) $0.00
Maximum Total Compensation: $330,000.
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: None.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide additional services only by advance written authorization
from the CITY. 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 expense. 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 “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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Accepted: 4/14/2015 5:40:07 PM
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Kristen O'Kane
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Daren Anderson
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Kenneth Mullen
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Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure
CONSUMER DISCLOSURE
From time to time, City of Palo Alto (we, us or Company) may be required by law to provide to
you certain written notices or disclosures. Described below are the terms and conditions for
providing to you such notices and disclosures electronically through your DocuSign, Inc.
(DocuSign) Express user account. Please read the information below carefully and thoroughly,
and if you can access this information electronically to your satisfaction and agree to these terms
and conditions, please confirm your agreement by clicking the 'I agree' button at the bottom of
this document.
Getting paper copies
At any time, you may request from us a paper copy of any record provided or made available
electronically to you by us. For such copies, as long as you are an authorized user of the
DocuSign system you will have the ability to download and print any documents we send to you
through your DocuSign user account for a limited period of time (usually 30 days) after such
documents are first sent to you. After such time, if you wish for us to send you paper copies of
any such documents from our office to you, you will be charged a $0.00 per-page fee. You may
request delivery of such paper copies from us by following the procedure described below.
Withdrawing your consent
If you decide to receive notices and disclosures from us electronically, you may at any time
change your mind and tell us that thereafter you want to receive required notices and disclosures
only in paper format. How you must inform us of your decision to receive future notices and
disclosure in paper format and withdraw your consent to receive notices and disclosures
electronically is described below.
Consequences of changing your mind
If you elect to receive required notices and disclosures only in paper format, it will slow the
speed at which we can complete certain steps in transactions with you and delivering services to
you because we will need first to send the required notices or disclosures to you in paper format,
and then wait until we receive back from you your acknowledgment of your receipt of such
paper notices or disclosures. To indicate to us that you are changing your mind, you must
withdraw your consent using the DocuSign 'Withdraw Consent' form on the signing page of your
DocuSign account. This will indicate to us that you have withdrawn your consent to receive
required notices and disclosures electronically from us and you will no longer be able to use your
DocuSign Express user account to receive required notices and consents electronically from us
or to sign electronically documents from us.
All notices and disclosures will be sent to you electronically
Unless you tell us otherwise in accordance with the procedures described herein, we will provide
electronically to you through your DocuSign user account all required notices, disclosures,
authorizations, acknowledgements, and other documents that are required to be provided or
made available to you during the course of our relationship with you. To reduce the chance of
you inadvertently not receiving any notice or disclosure, we prefer to provide all of the required
notices and disclosures to you by the same method and to the same address that you have given
us. Thus, you can receive all the disclosures and notices electronically or in paper format through
the paper mail delivery system. If you do not agree with this process, please let us know as
described below. Please also see the paragraph immediately above that describes the
consequences of your electing not to receive delivery of the notices and disclosures
electronically from us.
Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure created on: 10/1/2013 8:33:53 AM
Parties agreed to: James Keene
How to contact City of Palo Alto:
You may contact us to let us know of your changes as to how we may contact you electronically,
to request paper copies of certain information from us, and to withdraw your prior consent to
receive notices and disclosures electronically as follows:
To contact us by email send messages to: david.ramberg@cityofpaloalto.org
To advise City of Palo Alto of your new e-mail address
To let us know of a change in your e-mail address where we should send notices and disclosures
electronically to you, you must send an email message to us at
david.ramberg@cityofpaloalto.org and in the body of such request you must state: your previous
e-mail address, your new e-mail address. We do not require any other information from you to
change your email address..
In addition, you must notify DocuSign, Inc to arrange for your new email address to be reflected
in your DocuSign account by following the process for changing e-mail in DocuSign.
To request paper copies from City of Palo Alto
To request delivery from us of paper copies of the notices and disclosures previously provided
by us to you electronically, you must send us an e-mail to david.ramberg@cityofpaloalto.org and
in the body of such request you must state your e-mail address, full name, US Postal address, and
telephone number. We will bill you for any fees at that time, if any.
To withdraw your consent with City of Palo Alto
To inform us that you no longer want to receive future notices and disclosures in electronic
format you may:
i. decline to sign a document from within your DocuSign account, and on the subsequent
page, select the check-box indicating you wish to withdraw your consent, or you may;
ii. send us an e-mail to david.ramberg@cityofpaloalto.org and in the body of such request
you must state your e-mail, full name, IS Postal Address, telephone number, and account
number. We do not need any other information from you to withdraw consent.. The
consequences of your withdrawing consent for online documents will be that transactions
may take a longer time to process..
Required hardware and software
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Browsers (for SIGNERS): Internet Explorer 6.0?, Mozilla FireFox 1.0,
NetScape 7.2 (or above)
Email: Access to a valid email account
Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 minimum
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•Users accessing the internet behind a Proxy
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** These minimum requirements are subject to change. If these requirements change, we will
provide you with an email message at the email address we have on file for you at that time
providing you with the revised hardware and software requirements, at which time you will
have the right to withdraw your consent.
Acknowledging your access and consent to receive materials electronically
To confirm to us that you can access this information electronically, which will be similar to
other electronic notices and disclosures that we will provide to you, please verify that you
were able to read this electronic disclosure and that you also were able to print on paper or
electronically save this page for your future reference and access or that you were able to
e-mail this disclosure and consent to an address where you will be able to print on paper or
save it for your future reference and access. Further, if you consent to receiving notices and
disclosures exclusively in electronic format on the terms and conditions described above,
please let us know by clicking the 'I agree' button below.
By checking the 'I Agree' box, I confirm that:
• I can access and read this Electronic CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC RECEIPT OF
ELECTRONIC CONSUMER DISCLOSURES document; and
• I can print on paper the disclosure or save or send the disclosure to a place where I can
print it, for future reference and access; and
• Until or unless I notify City of Palo Alto as described above, I consent to receive from
exclusively through electronic means all notices, disclosures, authorizations,
acknowledgements, and other documents that are required to be provided or made
available to me by City of Palo Alto during the course of my relationship with you.