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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25192617
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND SAFEBUILT, LLC
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and SAFEBUILT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, located at 444 N. Cleveland Ave. Loveland, CO 80537 (“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A.CITY intends to provide permit processing, plan check and inspection services (the
“Project”) and desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for building, fire and green
building permit processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the
“Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B.CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
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whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Section 19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate
amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over the Term across a total of seven
(7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to C25193311), of which this is one. The
seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid over the Term does not exceed the
amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” which is attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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 the CITY’s
stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, CONSULTANT shall make
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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. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement.
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Josh Anderson,
Phone: 916-512-3542, Email: janderson@interwestgrp.com as the CONSULTANT’s Project
Manager to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the
Services and represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the Services. If
circumstances cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or any other of
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CONSULTANT’s key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager
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 CONSULTANT 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 Services
or a threat to the safety of persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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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 a Claim arising from the active
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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,
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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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
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 Manager at the address of
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CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
incorporated by reference and as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply with
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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 CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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 and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
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1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
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CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
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29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25192617 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
CONSULTANT
SAFEBUILT, LLC
Officer 1
By:
Name: Will Brown
Title: VP of Finance
wbrown@safebuilt.com
Officer 2 (Required for Corp. or LLC)
By:
Name: Chris Giordano
Title: CEO
cgiordano@safebuilt.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties and
services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY with any
portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other
solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all times retain
responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project.
CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or
specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications.
CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on
any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual,
preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope
of Services.
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Permit Processing Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing permit-technician, clerical and/or administrative
services as requested by the City on an as-needed basis. Assigned CONSULTANT staff will
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform any combination of the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Enter permit and related data into permit tracking system (currently Accela);
• Research, compile and prepare various reports and graphics;
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• Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone/email regarding building,
planning, engineering and fire permit requirements, application and permit fees,
application filing procedures and processing, and permit status;
• Accept permit and related applications, and accurately assess and collect fees; screen plans
and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances,
standards, checklists, policies, and guidelines;
• Review plan review response letter and resubmittal package to ensure completion prior to
routing to the reviewers;
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route
plans to other City department for review utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan);
• Approve and issue minor permits;
• Research and respond to public inquiries;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City staff and the
public using principles of good customer service;
• Assists in general office duties, such as filing, typing, preparing plans for permit issuance
and other related services as assigned.
Plan Review Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing plan check services as requested by the City on
an as needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Conduct plan review of project plans and other related documents submitted in conjunction
with applications for building permits to determine compliance with the adopted code,
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall include, but
not be limited to, review of the following disciplines, as applicable to each project:
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans; structural calculations;
accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components; civil plans, excavation, and
grading applications; geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building,
energy code compliance documentation and deferred submittal items.
• Provide the applicant’s designee and the City plan review comments to achieve
conformance with the above regulations utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan).
• Provide proactive communication with the applicant’s designee(s), either by telephone,
email, mail, or meeting and perform all necessary plan reviews to achieve conformance to
the regulations.
• Perform reviews of revisions to plans that have previously been approved for permit
issuance.
• Provide Building Official or designee with periodic reports on the plan review status for
all assigned projects.
• Meet with Building Official or designee on a regularly, at least twice a month, to
continuously improve the plan review operation. This includes consistent code
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interpretations, refining plan review tactics, and developing methodologies to streamline
plan review process.
• Commit to providing temporary onsite plan reviewers if necessary.
• Commit to providing the required technical training to assigned staff as necessary to
complete the assignment effectively and correctly.
Inspection Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing inspection services as requested by the CITY
on an as- needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Inspections and re-inspections for building permits to determine compliance with adopted
codes, applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall
include, but are not limited to, the inspection of the following construction disciplines as
applicable to each project: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
plans; structural calculations; accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components;
geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building, energy code compliance.
• Coordinate assigned inspection and re-inspection requests assigned to the consultant staff.
• Enter inspection results into permit tracking system (currently Accela). Maintain
inspection records for assigned projects as determined by the City.
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Position Hourly Rate
Certified Building Official $165
Licensed Plan Review Engineer (structural, civil, electrical,
mechanical)/Architect $160
Supervising Structural Engineer $200
Senior Structural Engineer $185
Senior Plans Examiner $145
CASp $135
Inspector III $115
Inspector II $105
Inspector I $95
Permit Technician $80
Fire Protection Engineer $160
Senior Fire Plans Examiner $135
Fire Plans Examiner / Fire Inspector $125
ICC Building Plans Examiner $125
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $140
Code Enforcement Officer $130
Trainee $75
• Inspection and on-site services provided in excess of regular office hours per day (as
requested and approved by the CITY) night, holidays, and weekend work will be
invoiced at 1.5x our standard rates.
• There will be a minimum of four (4) hours charged each day for our on-site staff.
• Travel to the City is not billable.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25193306
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
INTEGRATED DESIGN 360 LLC dba ID360
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and INTEGRATED DESIGN 360 LLC. dba ID360, a
California corporation, located at 809 Laurel Street #308 San Carlos, CA 94070
(“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to provide permit processing, plan check and inspection services (the
“Project”) and desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for green building permit
processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the “Services”, as
detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
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maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Section 19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over
the Term across a total of seven (7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to
C25193311), of which this is one. The seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid
over the Term does not exceed the amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” which is attached to and
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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. CITY acknowledges that CONSULTANT does not employ
attorneys and is not qualified to provide legal advice. CONSULTANT’S services include
providing technical advice relating to the development of energy reach code ordinances and
policies. CITY assumes responsibility for reviewing such ordinances and policies with its legal
counsel to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable law.
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.
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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 the CITY’s
stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, 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. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
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SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Melanie Jacobson,
Phone: 650-830-0042, Email: melanie@integrateddesign360.com as the CONSULTANT’s
Project Manager to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution
of the Services and represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the Services.
If circumstances cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or any other of
CONSULTANT’s key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager
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 CONSULTANT 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 Services
or a threat to the safety of persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services. The parties acknowledge that in performing the Services, CONSULTANT may
utilize and leverage intellectual property created by CONSULTANT prior to this Agreement
(“Pre-Existing IP”). CONSULTANT retains all propriety rights with respect to Pre-Existing IP but
grants CITY an irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual and non-exclusive license to use, copy,
distribute, sublicense and make derivative works of such Pre-Existing IP to the extent it is
incorporated into the Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
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defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed to
require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from a Claim arising from the active
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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
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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.
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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by
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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 Manager at the address of
CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
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to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
incorporated by reference and as 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 CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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.
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26.1. This Project is not subject to prevailing wages and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
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authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
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29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25193306 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
CONSULTANT
INTEGRATED DESIGN 360 LLC
Officer 1
By:
Name: Melanie Jacobson
Title: President, Principal
melanie@integrateddesign360.com
Officer 2 (Required for Corp. or LLC)
By:
Name: Cindy Mack
Title: Secretary, Administrative Leader
info@integrateddesign360.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties and
services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY with any
portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other
solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all times retain
responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project.
CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or
specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications.
CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on
any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual,
preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope
of Services.
Exhibit A:
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Green Building Program Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing services as requested by the CITY on an as-
needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during
business hours and provide site visits when requested.
• Green building program management, enhancement, and implementation.
• Green building technical assistance to staff and project applicants focusing on the City’s
Municipal Code adopting the California Green Building Standards Code, and California
Energy Code.
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• Review and monitor projects regularly to ensure green compliance is effectively carried
out by the city approved green building special inspector.
• Perform quality control reviews of existing processes and suggest best practices for tasks
identified at various stages of the development process.
• Develop and/or update Green Building Program process and compliance policies,
templates, forms, and checklists. Develop and implement standardized green building
inspection reports/documentations.
• Provide reporting and performance metrics including but not limited to detailed
quantitative analyses that measure the effectiveness of the program, Statistics and an
annual report from building permit applications and Performance reports as requested by
the City.
• Provide green building training for the community, staff, and green building special
inspectors, if requested by the City,
• Review and suggest sustainability policy changes between code adoption years to align
with mid-code cycle amendments
• Support the Residential and Commercial Special Inspector Program in accordance with
adopted green building regulations and as directed by city staff.
• Collaborate with other City departments to implement the City’s Sustainability and
Climate Action Plan.
Green Building Standards Code and Energy Code Reach Code Development
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing services as requested by the City on an as-
needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. Consultant shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours and provide site visits when requested.
• Program Initiation & Project Management of Code Adoption, including but not limited
to:
o Organize and conduct a project kick off meeting with City Staff to discuss the
project scope, goals, timeline, and deliverables;
o Define the project scope, develop a workplan and performance schedule;
o Arrange and conduct check-in and working meetings with City Staff to discuss
progress on the workplan and address any coordination items and technical
requirements.
• Develop Draft Ordinances and Project Manage Associated Energy Code Cost-
Effectiveness Studies, including but not limited to:
o Review previous versions of theses Ordinances and recently published State
Codes and legislation;
o Develop draft ordinance language for staff consideration;
o Manage cost-effectiveness studies as needed and provide research support;
o Arrange and conduct a minimum of two (2) stakeholder meetings with local
contractors, architects, and building owners to gather feedback on the draft
ordinance language.
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• Create and Manage Local Ordinance Adoption Process and Manage the State Agency
Approval Process, including but not limited to:
o Formalize final ordinance language for review by City Attorney’s Office review
and acceptance;
o Assemble and create, if necessary, all required findings and filings as required by
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11 California Green Building
Standards Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1
California Administrative Code for the Energy Standards;
o Draft associated City Council staff report for the Planning and Development
Services Director’s review and acceptance;
o Assemble all required document for State Agency acceptance as required in
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11 California Green Building
Standards Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1
California Administrative Code for the Energy Standards;
o Support staff during the State Agency acceptance process.
• Create and Manage Internal and External Communication Regarding the Ordinances.
• Implement All Program Material Updates to Associated Green Building Standards and
Energy Codes
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Position Hourly Rate
Principal $256
Associate Principal $241
Program Manager $209
Project Manager II $172
Project Manager I $133
Associate II $124
Associate I $113
o SUBCONTRACTOR rates to be provided and approved by CITY through Task Order
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25193307
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., a California
corporation, located at 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 (“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to permit processing, plan check and inspection services (the “Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for building, fire and green building
permit processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the
“Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
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forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Section 19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over
the Term across a total of seven (7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to
C25193311), of which this is one. The seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid
over the Term does not exceed the amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” 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.
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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 the CITY’s
stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, 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
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to CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement.
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign as the
CONSULTANT’s Project Manager to have supervisory responsibility for the performance,
progress, and execution of the Services and represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day
performance of the Services. If circumstances cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s
Project Manager or any other of CONSULTANT’s key personnel for any reason, the appointment
of a substitute Project Manager 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
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CITY’s request, shall promptly remove CONSULTANT 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 Services or a threat to the safety of persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed to
require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from a Claim arising from the active
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negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
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 Manager at the address of
CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
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SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
incorporated by reference and as 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
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following Zero Waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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 and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
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purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
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28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
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agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25193307 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
CONSULTANT
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
Officer 1
By:
Name: Cyrus Kianpour
Title: President
cyrus@csgengr.com
Officer 2 (Required for Corp. or LLC)
By:
Name: Nourdin Khayata
Title: Secretary
nourdin@csgengr.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties and
services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY with any
portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other
solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all times retain
responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project.
CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or
specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications.
CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on
any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual,
preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope
of Services.
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Permit Processing Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing permit-technician, clerical and/or administrative
services as requested by the City on an as-needed basis. Assigned CONSULTANT staff will
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform any combination of the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Enter permit and related data into permit tracking system (currently Accela);
• Research, compile and prepare various reports and graphics;
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• Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone/email regarding building,
planning, engineering and fire permit requirements, application and permit fees,
application filing procedures and processing, and permit status;
• Accept permit and related applications, and accurately assess and collect fees; screen plans
and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances,
standards, checklists, policies, and guidelines;
• Review plan review response letter and resubmittal package to ensure completion prior to
routing to the reviewers;
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route
plans to other City department for review utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan);
• Approve and issue minor permits;
• Research and respond to public inquiries;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City staff and the
public using principles of good customer service;
• Assists in general office duties, such as filing, typing, preparing plans for permit issuance
and other related services as assigned.
Plan Review Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing plan check services as requested by the City on
an as needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Conduct plan review of project plans and other related documents submitted in conjunction
with applications for building permits to determine compliance with the adopted code,
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall include, but
not be limited to, review of the following disciplines, as applicable to each project:
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans; structural calculations;
accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components; civil plans, excavation, and
grading applications; geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building,
energy code compliance documentation and deferred submittal items.
• Provide the applicant’s designee and the City plan review comments to achieve
conformance with the above regulations utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan).
• Provide proactive communication with the applicant’s designee(s), either by telephone,
email, mail, or meeting and perform all necessary plan reviews to achieve conformance to
the regulations.
• Perform reviews of revisions to plans that have previously been approved for permit
issuance.
• Provide Building Official or designee with periodic reports on the plan review status for
all assigned projects.
• Meet with Building Official or designee on a regularly, at least twice a month, to
continuously improve the plan review operation. This includes consistent code
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interpretations, refining plan review tactics, and developing methodologies to streamline
plan review process.
• Commit to providing temporary onsite plan reviewers if necessary.
• Commit to providing the required technical training to assigned staff as necessary to
complete the assignment effectively and correctly.
Inspection Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing inspection services as requested by the CITY
on an as- needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Inspections and re-inspections for building permits to determine compliance with adopted
codes, applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall
include, but are not limited to, the inspection of the following construction disciplines as
applicable to each project: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
plans; structural calculations; accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components;
geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building, energy code compliance.
• Coordinate assigned inspection and re-inspection requests assigned to the consultant staff.
• Enter inspection results into permit tracking system (currently Accela). Maintain
inspection records for assigned projects as determined by the City.
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Personnel Hourly Rate
Building Plan Review Hourly Rates (minimum 1-hour per submittal)
Building Plan Review $150
Structural Only Plan Review $170
CASp Plan Review/Consultation $160
Expedited Plan Review (Hourly) 1.5 x Hourly Rate
Building Department Services
Permit Technician $100
Senior Permit Technician $110
CASp Inspection $160
Building Inspector $125
Senior Building Inspector $135
Administration/Plan Processing* $80
Fire Plan Review & Inspection Services
Fire Plan Review $140
Senior Fire Inspector $140
Fire Inspector $125
Fire Marshal $165
Fire Permit Technician $100
Building Plan Review by Percentage
Full Building Plan Review by Percentage 65% of Agency's Building Plan Check Fees
Structural Only Plan Review by Percentage 50% of Agency's Building Plan Check Fees
Expedited Plan Review by Percentage 90% of Agency's Building Plan Check Fees
Minimum Plan Review fee per project $250
• All plan review based on percentage of the CITY’s plan check fees includes the initial
plan review and two subsequent reviews. Additional reviews, deferred submittals,
revisions, and RFIs will be charged at the appropriate hourly rate.
• Minimum percentage plan review fee per project excludes Solar, ESS, or EVCS reviews.
• RFIs for large developments will be performed at an hourly rate, and turnaround times
will be agreed upon in advance with the CITY.
• Depending on project size and scope, CONSULTANT’s percentage-based expedited plan
review rate may be adjusted if mutually agreed upon between the CITY and
CONSULTANT.
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• Should the scope of work change or circumstances develop which necessitate special
handling, CONSULTANT will notify the CITY prior to proceeding.
• Overtime/services provided outside of normal business hours will be billed at 1.5x the
applicable hourly rate.
• Services provided on weekends will be billed at 2x the applicable hourly rate.
• Hourly rates for publicly funded projects will be based on current prevailing wage rates.
• If plans are not submitted electronically, CSG will coordinate the pickup and return of all
plans to CSG via CSG staff or a licensed courier service.
• For hourly projects only, performance of plan review services will utilize the agency's
adopted plan review standards software (e.g., ProjectDox or Bluebeam Studios) to, for
example, markup plans with corrections and redlines and/or coordinate with other
internal agencies, may involve additional time being added to the plan review time at the
associated plan review rate.
• Administration/Plan Processing fees are incurred for specific additional services
requested by the CITY beyond the normally provided CSG administrative services,
which typically include coordinating the pick-up and return of plans; performing
scanning, collating, and tracking; and providing plan review status updates to the agency.
The cost for additional services will be negotiated based on the type of request with a
minimum fee based on 0.5 hours of service per project.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25193308
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND 4LEAF, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and 4LEAF, INC., a California Corporation, located at
2126 Rheem Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 (“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to provide permit processing, plan check and inspection services (the
“Project”) and desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for building, fire and green
building permit processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the
“Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
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whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section
19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate
amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over the Term across a total of seven
(7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to C25193311), of which this is one. The
seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid over the Term does not exceed the
amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” which is attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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 the CITY’s
stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, CONSULTANT shall make
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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. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement.
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Traci Caton Phone:
925-462-5959, Email: TCaton@4leafinc.com as the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager to have
supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services and
represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the Services. If circumstances
cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or any other of CONSULTANT’s
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key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager 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 CONSULTANT
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 Services or a threat to the safety of
persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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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 a Claim arising from the active
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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,
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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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
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 Manager at the address of
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CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
incorporated by reference and as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply with
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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 CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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 and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
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1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
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its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
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reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25193308 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
CONSULTANT
4LEAF, INC.
Officer 1
By:
Name: Gene Barry
Title: Vice President
gbarry@4leafinc.com
Officer 2 (Required for Corp. or LLC)
By:
Name: Kevin Duggan
Title: Secretary
kduggan@4leafinc.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties and
services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY with any
portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other
solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all times retain
responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project.
CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or
specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications.
CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on
any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual,
preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope
of Services.
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Permit Processing Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing permit-technician, clerical and/or administrative
services as requested by the City on an as-needed basis. Assigned CONSULTANT staff will
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform any combination of the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Enter permit and related data into permit tracking system (currently Accela);
• Research, compile and prepare various reports and graphics;
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• Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone/email regarding building,
planning, engineering and fire permit requirements, application and permit fees,
application filing procedures and processing, and permit status;
• Accept permit and related applications, and accurately assess and collect fees; screen plans
and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances,
standards, checklists, policies, and guidelines;
• Review plan review response letter and resubmittal package to ensure completion prior to
routing to the reviewers;
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route
plans to other City department for review utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan);
• Approve and issue minor permits;
• Research and respond to public inquiries;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City staff and the
public using principles of good customer service;
• Assists in general office duties, such as filing, typing, preparing plans for permit issuance
and other related services as assigned.
Plan Review Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing plan check services as requested by the City on
an as needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Conduct plan review of project plans and other related documents submitted in conjunction
with applications for building permits to determine compliance with the adopted code,
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall include, but
not be limited to, review of the following disciplines, as applicable to each project:
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans; structural calculations;
accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components; civil plans, excavation, and
grading applications; geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building,
energy code compliance documentation and deferred submittal items.
• Provide the applicant’s designee and the City plan review comments to achieve
conformance with the above regulations utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan).
• Provide proactive communication with the applicant’s designee(s), either by telephone,
email, mail, or meeting and perform all necessary plan reviews to achieve conformance to
the regulations.
• Perform reviews of revisions to plans that have previously been approved for permit
issuance.
• Provide Building Official or designee with periodic reports on the plan review status for
all assigned projects.
• Meet with Building Official or designee on a regularly, at least twice a month, to
continuously improve the plan review operation. This includes consistent code
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interpretations, refining plan review tactics, and developing methodologies to streamline
plan review process.
• Commit to providing temporary onsite plan reviewers if necessary.
• Commit to providing the required technical training to assigned staff as necessary to
complete the assignment effectively and correctly.
Inspection Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing inspection services as requested by the CITY
on an as- needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Inspections and re-inspections for building permits to determine compliance with adopted
codes, applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall
include, but are not limited to, the inspection of the following construction disciplines as
applicable to each project: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
plans; structural calculations; accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components;
geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building, energy code compliance.
• Coordinate assigned inspection and re-inspection requests assigned to the consultant staff.
• Enter inspection results into permit tracking system (currently Accela). Maintain
inspection records for assigned projects as determined by the City.
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Position Hourly Rate
Chief Building Official $190
Structural Plan Review Engineer $165
Non-Structural Plans Examiner $145
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Inspector $165
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Plans Examiner $165
Supervising Combination Building Inspector (Building Inspector III) $175
Senior Combination Building Inspector (Building Inspector III) $165
Commercial Building Inspector (Building Inspector II) $125
Residential Building Inspector (Building Inspector I) $115
Permit Manager $110
Senior Permit Technician $99
Permit Technician $85
Clerk/Administrator $75
Civil Plan Review (Grading, Improvement Plans) $175
Inspector of Record $160
DSA Class 1 / OSHPD A Inspector $185
DSA Class 2 / OSHPD B Inspector $160
DSA Class 3 / OSHPD C Inspector $110
GoFormz Software $50/user/month
Project Manager $190
Principal-in-Charge $245
Plan Review Percentage: 65%
Structural Only Review Percentage: 35%
Inclusive of all disciplines except Fire and Civil which are billed on an
hourly basis
Fee includes: Initial review and two (2) rechecks. Hourly charges
apply after three (3) or more rechecks.
Fee includes: Shipping, courier, and electronic service.
Hourly Plan Review – Non-Structural Review $145
Hourly Plan Review – Structural $165
• Staff Augmentation work (excluding plan review) is subject to 4-hour minimum charges
unless stated otherwise. Services billed in 4-hour increments.
• Most plan reviews will be done in 10 business days or less and 5 business days or less for
re-checks. This is not inclusive of holidays or the day of the pick-up of plans.
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• Expedited reviews will be billed at 1.5x the plan review fee listed in the fee schedule.
Return time will be within seven (7) days of receipt of the plans from the City.
• Plan review of deferred submittals & revisions will be billed at the hourly rates listed.
• Larger complex plan reviews can be negotiated to achieve the best possible pricing.
• All plan review services will be subject to 2-hour minimum fee.
• Overtime and Premium time will be charged as follows:
• Regular time (work begun after 5AM or before 4PM) 1 x hourly rate
• Nighttime (work begun after 4PM or before 5AM) 1.125 x hourly rate
• Overtime (over 8-hour M-F or Saturdays) 1.5 x hourly rate
• Overtime (over 8 hours Sat or 1st 8-hour Sun) 2 x hourly rate
• Overtime (over 8 hours Sun or Holidays) 3 x hourly rate
• Overtime will only be billed with prior authorization CITY Project Manager
• All work with less than 8 hours rest between shifts will be charged the appropriate
overtime rate.
• Mileage driven during the course of Inspections will be charged at cost plus 20%.
• In accordance with California’s Meal Break and Rest Break Law requirements, CITY
will be billed one (1) additional hour per day at the regular rate for each missed meal or
rest break due to CITY directed tasks or requirements.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25193309
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES,
INC., a California corporation, located at 3939 Atlantic Ave, # 224 Long Beach, CA 90807
(“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to provide permit processing, plan check and inspection services (the
“Project”) and desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for building, fire and green
building permit processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the
“Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
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maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Section 19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate
amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over the Term across a total of seven
(7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to C25193311), of which this is one. The
seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid over the Term does not exceed the
amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” which is attached to and
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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 the CITY’s
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stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, 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. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement.
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Isam Hasenin,
Phone: 858-260-0495, Email: isam@tncservices.com as the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager
to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services and
represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the Services. If circumstances
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cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or any other of CONSULTANT’s
key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager 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 CONSULTANT
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 Services or a threat to the safety of
persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
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final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed to
require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from a Claim arising from the active
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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
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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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
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
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To CONSULTANT: Attention of the Project Manager at the address of
CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
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incorporated by reference and as 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 CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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 and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
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$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
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its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
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reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25193309 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
CONSULTANT
TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE
SERVICES, INC.
Officer 1
By:
Name: Isam Hasenin
Title: President
isam@tncservices.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties
and services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY
with any portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or
any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all
times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase
of this project. CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of
project plans or specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or
specifications. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a
subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information,
including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Permit Processing Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing permit-technician, clerical and/or administrative
services as requested by the City on an as-needed basis. Assigned CONSULTANT staff will
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform any combination of the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Enter permit and related data into permit tracking system (currently Accela);
• Research, compile and prepare various reports and graphics;
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• Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone/email regarding building,
planning, engineering and fire permit requirements, application and permit fees,
application filing procedures and processing, and permit status;
• Accept permit and related applications, and accurately assess and collect fees; screen plans
and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances,
standards, checklists, policies, and guidelines;
• Review plan review response letter and resubmittal package to ensure completion prior to
routing to the reviewers;
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route
plans to other City department for review utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan);
• Approve and issue minor permits;
• Research and respond to public inquiries;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City staff and the
public using principles of good customer service;
• Assists in general office duties, such as filing, typing, preparing plans for permit issuance
and other related services as assigned.
Plan Review Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing plan check services as requested by the City on
an as needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Conduct plan review of project plans and other related documents submitted in conjunction
with applications for building permits to determine compliance with the adopted code,
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall include, but
not be limited to, review of the following disciplines, as applicable to each project:
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans; structural calculations;
accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components; civil plans, excavation, and
grading applications; geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building,
energy code compliance documentation and deferred submittal items.
• Provide the applicant’s designee and the City plan review comments to achieve
conformance with the above regulations utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan).
• Provide proactive communication with the applicant’s designee(s), either by telephone,
email, mail, or meeting and perform all necessary plan reviews to achieve conformance to
the regulations.
• Perform reviews of revisions to plans that have previously been approved for permit
issuance.
• Provide Building Official or designee with periodic reports on the plan review status for
all assigned projects.
• Meet with Building Official or designee on a regularly, at least twice a month, to
continuously improve the plan review operation. This includes consistent code
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interpretations, refining plan review tactics, and developing methodologies to streamline
plan review process.
• Commit to providing temporary onsite plan reviewers if necessary.
• Commit to providing the required technical training to assigned staff as necessary to
complete the assignment effectively and correctly.
Inspection Services
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for providing inspection services as requested by the CITY
on an as- needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Inspections and re-inspections for building permits to determine compliance with adopted
codes, applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall
include, but are not limited to, the inspection of the following construction disciplines as
applicable to each project: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
plans; structural calculations; accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components;
geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building, energy code compliance.
• Coordinate assigned inspection and re-inspection requests assigned to the consultant staff.
• Enter inspection results into permit tracking system (currently Accela). Maintain
inspection records for assigned projects as determined by the City.
Green Building Program Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing services as requested by the CITY on an as-
needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during
business hours and provide site visits when requested.
• Green building program management, enhancement, and implementation.
• Green building technical assistance to staff and project applicants focusing on the City’s
Municipal Code adopting the California Green Building Standards Code, and California
Energy Code.
• Review and monitor projects regularly to ensure green compliance is effectively carried
out by the city approved green building special inspector.
• Perform quality control reviews of existing processes and suggest best practices for tasks
identified at various stages of the development process.
• Develop and/or update Green Building Program process and compliance policies,
templates, forms, and checklists. Develop and implement standardized green building
inspection reports/documentations.
• Provide reporting and performance metrics including but not limited to detailed
quantitative analyses that measure the effectiveness of the program, Statistics and an
annual report from building permit applications and Performance reports as requested by
the City.
• Provide green building training for the community, staff, and green building special
inspectors, if requested by the City,
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• Review and suggest sustainability policy changes between code adoption years to align
with mid-code cycle amendments
• Support the Residential and Commercial Special Inspector Program in accordance with
adopted green building regulations and as directed by city staff.
• Collaborate with other City departments to implement the City’s Sustainability and
Climate Action Plan.
Green Building Standards Code and Energy Code Reach Code Development
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing services as requested by the City on an as-
needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. Consultant shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours and provide site visits when requested.
• Program Initiation & Project Management of Code Adoption, including but not limited
to:
o Organize and conduct a project kick off meeting with City Staff to discuss the
project scope, goals, timeline, and deliverables;
o Define the project scope, develop a workplan and performance schedule;
o Arrange and conduct check-in and working meetings with City Staff to discuss
progress on the workplan and address any coordination items and technical
requirements.
• Develop Draft Ordinances and Project Manage Associated Energy Code Cost-
Effectiveness Studies, including but not limited to:
o Review previous versions of theses Ordinances and recently published State
Codes and legislation;
o Develop draft ordinance language for staff consideration;
o Manage cost-effectiveness studies as needed and provide research support;
o Arrange and conduct a minimum of two (2) stakeholder meetings with local
contractors, architects, and building owners to gather feedback on the draft
ordinance language.
• Create and Manage Local Ordinance Adoption Process and Manage the State Agency
Approval Process, including but not limited to:
o Formalize final ordinance language for review by City Attorney’s Office review
and acceptance;
o Assemble and create, if necessary, all required findings and filings as required by
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11 California Green Building
Standards Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1
California Administrative Code for the Energy Standards;
o Draft associated City Council staff report for the Planning and Development
Services Director’s review and acceptance;
o Assemble all required document for State Agency acceptance as required in
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11 California Green Building
Standards Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1
California Administrative Code for the Energy Standards;
o Support staff during the State Agency acceptance process.
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• Create and Manage Internal and External Communication Regarding the Ordinances.
• Implement All Program Material Updates to Associated Green Building Standards and
Energy Codes
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Position Hourly Rate
Interim Certified Building Official $165.00
Plan Review Engineer $135.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer $150.00
Structural Engineer I $140.00
Structural Engineer II $155.00
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer $150.00
Certified Plans Examiner I $110.00
Certified Plans Examiner II $125.00
Building/Housing Inspector I $110.00
Building/Housing Inspector II $120.00
Senior Building/Housing Inspector $135.00
CASp Plan Reviewer/Inspector $135.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector I $115.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector II $130.00
Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer I $135.00
Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer II $155.00
Arborist Reviewer I $145.00
Arborist Reviewer II $165.00
Project Manager I $135.00
Project Manager II $150.00
Program Manager $165.00
Planner $145.00
Senior Planner $165.00
Principal Planner $180.00
Permit Technician I $80.00
Permit Technician II $95.00
Administrative Assistant $70.00
• Our fee covers all shipping and delivery of plans to/from City Hall when needed.
• Expedited Plan Services: 1.4 x the hourly rates below.
• Overtime for on-site staffing will be charged at 140% of the rates above.
• Mileage for tasks related to requested scope such as inspections or site visits will be
charged at the current IRS mileage rate measured from City Hall.
• Inspections outside of the City’s business hours will be charged at 140% of rates above
with a 3-hour minimum.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25193310
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC., a California
corporation, located at 3180 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 216 San Ramon, CA 94583
(“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to permit processing, plan check and inspection services (the “Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for building, fire and green building
permit processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the
“Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
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Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Section 19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate
amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over the Term across a total of seven
(7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to C25193311), of which this is one. The
seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid over the Term does not exceed the
amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” which is attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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 the CITY’s
stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, CONSULTANT shall make
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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. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement.
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Todd Bailey, Phone:
925-866-2633, Email: tbailey@trbplus.com as the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager to have
supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services and
represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the Services. If circumstances
cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or any other of CONSULTANT’s
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key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager 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 CONSULTANT
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 Services or a threat to the safety of
persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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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 a Claim arising from the active
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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,
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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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
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 Manager at the address of
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CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
incorporated by reference and as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply with
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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 CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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 and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
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1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
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its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
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reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25193310 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
CONSULTANT
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Officer 1
By:
Name: Todd Bailey
Title: President & Secretary
tbailey@trbplus.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties
and services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY
with any portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or
any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all
times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase
of this project. CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of
project plans or specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or
specifications. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a
subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information,
including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Permit Processing Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing permit-technician, clerical and/or administrative
services as requested by the City on an as-needed basis. Assigned CONSULTANT staff will
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform any combination of the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Enter permit and related data into permit tracking system (currently Accela);
• Research, compile and prepare various reports and graphics;
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• Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone/email regarding building,
planning, engineering and fire permit requirements, application and permit fees,
application filing procedures and processing, and permit status;
• Accept permit and related applications, and accurately assess and collect fees; screen plans
and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances,
standards, checklists, policies, and guidelines;
• Review plan review response letter and resubmittal package to ensure completion prior to
routing to the reviewers;
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route
plans to other City department for review utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan);
• Approve and issue minor permits;
• Research and respond to public inquiries;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City staff and the
public using principles of good customer service;
• Assists in general office duties, such as filing, typing, preparing plans for permit issuance
and other related services as assigned.
Plan Review Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing plan check services as requested by the City on
an as needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Conduct plan review of project plans and other related documents submitted in conjunction
with applications for building permits to determine compliance with the adopted code,
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall include, but
not be limited to, review of the following disciplines, as applicable to each project:
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans; structural calculations;
accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components; civil plans, excavation, and
grading applications; geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building,
energy code compliance documentation and deferred submittal items.
• Provide the applicant’s designee and the City plan review comments to achieve
conformance with the above regulations utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan).
• Provide proactive communication with the applicant’s designee(s), either by telephone,
email, mail, or meeting and perform all necessary plan reviews to achieve conformance to
the regulations.
• Perform reviews of revisions to plans that have previously been approved for permit
issuance.
• Provide Building Official or designee with periodic reports on the plan review status for
all assigned projects.
• Meet with Building Official or designee on a regularly, at least twice a month, to
continuously improve the plan review operation. This includes consistent code
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interpretations, refining plan review tactics, and developing methodologies to streamline
plan review process.
• Commit to providing temporary onsite plan reviewers if necessary.
• Commit to providing the required technical training to assigned staff as necessary to
complete the assignment effectively and correctly.
Inspection Services
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for providing inspection services as requested by the CITY
on an as- needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Inspections and re-inspections for building permits to determine compliance with adopted
codes, applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall
include, but are not limited to, the inspection of the following construction disciplines as
applicable to each project: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
plans; structural calculations; accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components;
geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building, energy code compliance.
• Coordinate assigned inspection and re-inspection requests assigned to the consultant staff.
• Enter inspection results into permit tracking system (currently Accela). Maintain
inspection records for assigned projects as determined by the City.
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Position Hourly Rate
Principal / Director $185.00
Project Manager $165.00
Assistant Project Manager $150.00
Building Official $165.00
Assistant Building Official $150.00
Analyst $100.00
Supervising Plan Review Engineer / Architect $150.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer / Architect $140.00
Senior Plans Examiner (Building & Fire) $135.00
Plan Review Engineer/Architect $130.00
Plans Examiner (Building & Fire) $125.00
Engineering Technician $95.00
Permit Technician $70.00 - 90.00
Clerical/Admin $60.00
Geotechnical Engineer $215.00
Fire Protection Engineer $205.00
CASp Certified Inspector/Examiner $140.00
Inspector of Record $145.00 - 165.00
Supervising Inspector $140.00
Senior Inspector $115.00 - 135.00
Inspector $95.00 - 110.00
Intern Inspector $75.00
• Overtime, Emergency, Expedited, and After-hours work is billed at the above-noted rates
plus an additional 50 percent. (Note that no overtime will be charged without client
authorization)
• Project inspections subject to prevailing wage requirements are at the above-published
rates plus 30 percent.
• All requested inspection and other staff-augmentation services are subject to a minimum
4-hour fee.
• Reimbursement for direct expenses, incurred in connection with the work, will be at cost
plus 10 percent.
• Reimbursement for non-City vehicles used in connection with the work will be at the
current IRS rate plus 20 percent per mile.
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Plan Review Services:
Fixed Fee Pricing Alternative
CONSULTANT plan review fees may be calculated as a percentage of the total Plan Review Fee
collected by the CITY, at the rates noted in the schedule below. The fee compensation shown
covers three total plan review cycles – the initial plan review and two rechecks. Any further review
cycles which become necessary and reviews of revisions to approved plans would be billed based
upon a negotiated hourly rate. Please note that the turnaround timeframe for providing expedited
plan reviews would be negotiated/mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of the review.
Please also note that all plan reviews performed on a fixed fee basis are subject to a minimum $250
fee.
Turnaround
Timeframe
Structural Only
Review
M/E/P Only
Review
Complete Review
(Structural, Life
Safety/Disabled
Access, M/E/P,
Green, Energy)
Standard Reviews 45% 45% 65%
Expedited Reviews Standard fee plus
an additional 50
percent
Standard fee plus
an additional 50
percent
Standard fee plus
an additional 50
percent
• For other review scope combinations not specifically identified in the above table (e.g.
Electrical Only, Mechanical/ Plumbing Only, etc.), the fee compensation would be on an
hourly basis, or as otherwise mutually agreed upon.
• Pickup, shipment, and delivery of hardcopy and/or electronic plan documents and other
relevant correspondence to the CITY is included in the above-noted cost.
• Hourly Rates for Plan Review Services
• For Offsite Plan Review services (i.e. review services provided away from City premises)
rendered on an hourly basis, the following rates apply.
o Plan Review Hourly Rate: $150.00 per hour
o Expedited Plan Review Hourly Rate: 1.5x the Base Rate (i.e. $225.00 per hour)
• Onsite Plan Review services (i.e. review services provided on CITY premises) are
provided at the rates published above.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C25193311
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 1st day of
January, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.,
a California corporation, located at 5000 Executive Parkway, Suite 510 (“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein
by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to provide permit processing, plan check and inspection (the “Project”) and
desires to engage a consultant to provide on-call services for building, fire and green building
permit processing, plan check and inspection services in connection with the Project (the
“Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess 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, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described
in 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.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on-call Services up to the maximum
compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on-call Services only by advanced, written authorization
from CITY as detailed in this Section. On-call Services, if any, shall be authorized by
CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager,
as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially
the same form as Exhibit A-1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and
maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on
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whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s
Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization
by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully executed
Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due
to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the
amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated
for on-call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the
maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for
any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through December 31, 2028,
with the optional for two additional one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Section 19 (Termination) 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, entitled “SCHEDULE
OF PERFORMANCE”. 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”, is in an aggregate
amount that shall not exceed Four Million ($4,000,000.00) over the Term across a total of seven
(7) consultant agreements (C25192617, C25193306 to C25193311), of which this is one. The
seven (7) contracts will be administered by the CITY’s PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES to ensure the total aggregate of compensation paid over the Term does not exceed the
amounts set forth herein.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the CITY is hiring seven (7) consultants, including
CONSULTANT, none of whom will be guaranteed or assured of any specific quantity of work to
be performed. If the work is performed by any one or more consultants, including CONSULTANT,
CITY will ensure that total compensation to all seven (7) consultants including CONSULTANT,
will not exceed in aggregate, across all seven (7) consultant agreements, and will not exceed in
aggregate Four Million ($4,000,000.00).
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services described in Exhibit A, including reimbursable
expenses, are subject to a Maximum Total Compensation “NOT TO EXCEED” amount of Four
Million ($4,000,000.00) during the term of the agreement. The applicable rates and schedule of
payment are set out at Exhibit “C-1”, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES,” which is attached to and
made a part of this Agreement. Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment
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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, if
applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates,
and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule
of 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 invoices shall be subject to
verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager via
email at the following address: PCEContracts@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY will generally process
and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed
by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it,
its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess 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 any, 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 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, as amended from time to time. 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 the CITY’s
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stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more, 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. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees
that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be
deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner
in which CONSULTANT performs the Services requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status
with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY
pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its
employees. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether
imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax
withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar
responsibilities related to CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services, or any agent or
employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent
or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY
shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT’s
provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
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 approval of the City Manager. Any purported
assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without
effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement
will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the
parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to complete the Services with prior approval, documented in writing,
including Scope of Services, cost, and schedule of performances. The use of subcontractors cannot
increase compensation pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement.
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 of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts
and omissions of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with
the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Prabath Silva,
Phone: 925-997-4322, Email: PrabathS@WC-3.com as the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager to
have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services and
represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the Services. If circumstances
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cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager or any other of CONSULTANT’s
key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager 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 CONSULTANT
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 Services or a threat to the safety of
persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is George Hoyt, Planning & Development Services Department, 250
Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Telephone: (650) 329-2368, Email:
george.hoyt@cityofpaloalto.org. CITY’s 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. All work product, including without
limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications,
computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests
developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, 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 product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and
CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual
property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall
make any of such work product 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 Services.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized
representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4)
years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by
this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain
and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the
completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an
“Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party 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 attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and
disbursements (“Claims”) to the extent that such Claims 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. CITY will reimburse CONSULTANT for the proportionate percentage of
defense costs exceeding CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault as determined by the
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final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed to
require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from a Claim arising from the active
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of,
or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its
officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
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. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under
this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 29.4 of this
Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall
apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
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, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. 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
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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. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material
obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement
or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will
discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or
termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will deliver to the
City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and
all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed,
prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such
work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the
Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services
up to the effective date in the 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
provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is 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, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. 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, unless made
in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
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
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To CONSULTANT: Attention of the Project Manager at the address of
CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing 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 or other persons or parties 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, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any
conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by
the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the
appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.510, as amended
from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic
information or condition, 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.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans
Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to
the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible
to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a
manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability
rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate
against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under
this Agreement.
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, hereby
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incorporated by reference and as 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 CONSULTANT 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 Department’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 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. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of
the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to
time. 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 and related
requirements. CONSULTANT is not required to pay prevailing wages and meet related
requirements under the California Labor Code and California Code of Regulations in the
performance and implementation of the Project if the contract:
(1) is not a public works contract;
(2) is for a public works construction project of $25,000 or less, per California
Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and 1773.3(j); or
(3) is for a public works alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance project of
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$15,000 or less, per California Labor Code Sections 1782(d)(1), 1725.5(f) and
1773.3(j).
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS”. For
purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction,
alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public
improvement of any kind. (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code
Section 9204, for Public Works Projects, certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in
Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is not a 9204 Public Works Project.
SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to
CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential
Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the
performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical
safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its
employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to
perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose,
provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality
and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without
limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code Section
1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or
intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or
indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that
CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it
was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this
Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of
confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by
CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is
independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the
Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an
authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental
body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon
receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing
so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in
the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in
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its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information,
CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of
Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of
Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY
and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential
Information on CONSULTANT.
28.6. If selected in Section 30 (Exhibits), this Agreement is also subject to the
terms and conditions of the Information Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its
conflict of law provisions.
29.2. 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.
29.3. 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.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes
all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings, either oral or
written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the
authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall
control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if
any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this
Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and
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reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when
executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding
agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is
selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though
fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS
ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C25193311 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives
executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
____________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney or designee
(Required on Contracts over $25,000)
CONSULTANT
WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS,
INC.
Officer 1
By:
Name: Giyan Senaratne
Title: Principal/Owner
Giyan@WC-3.com
Officer 2 (Required for Corp. or LLC)
By:
Name: Sanjeeva Abeywardena
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Sanja@WC-3.com
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF
SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties
and services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY
with any portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or
any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all
times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase
of this project. CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of
project plans or specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or
specifications. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a
subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information,
including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT will provide on-call services for permit processing, plan check, and inspection
services for functions including, but not limited to, the following areas: building inspection,
building plan check, permit processing, fire inspection and fire plan check.
CONSULTANT employees engaging directly with project applicants must complete a Form 700,
Statement of Economic Interests, in alignment with the City of Palo Alto’s Conflict of Interest
Code and the California Political Reform Act. The form is available at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
CONSULANT will be responsible for providing all equipment and training necessary to perform
the work, unless otherwise directed by the City. CONSULTANT shall ensure, at their sole
expense, that consultant employees maintain certifications required to perform the services
requested by the CITY. CONSULTANT must maintain training and certifications as required by
State regulations and consistent with CITY requirements.
CONSULTANT is responsible for providing IT security, ethics, and harassment training to
assigned employees that complies with the CITY’s standards. CONSULTANT will not charge the
City for training, time in training, or any expenses related to training.
Permit Processing Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing permit-technician, clerical and/or administrative
services as requested by the City on an as-needed basis. Assigned CONSULTANT staff will
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform any combination of the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Enter permit and related data into permit tracking system (currently Accela);
• Research, compile and prepare various reports and graphics;
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• Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone/email regarding building,
planning, engineering and fire permit requirements, application and permit fees,
application filing procedures and processing, and permit status;
• Accept permit and related applications, and accurately assess and collect fees; screen plans
and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances,
standards, checklists, policies, and guidelines;
• Review plan review response letter and resubmittal package to ensure completion prior to
routing to the reviewers;
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route
plans to other City department for review utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan);
• Approve and issue minor permits;
• Research and respond to public inquiries;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City staff and the
public using principles of good customer service;
• Assists in general office duties, such as filing, typing, preparing plans for permit issuance
and other related services as assigned.
Plan Review Services
CONSULTANT will be responsible for providing plan check services as requested by the City on
an as needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT will be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Conduct plan review of project plans and other related documents submitted in conjunction
with applications for building permits to determine compliance with the adopted code,
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall include, but
not be limited to, review of the following disciplines, as applicable to each project:
architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans; structural calculations;
accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components; civil plans, excavation, and
grading applications; geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building,
energy code compliance documentation and deferred submittal items.
• Provide the applicant’s designee and the City plan review comments to achieve
conformance with the above regulations utilizing our electronic plan review program
(currently Accela and DigEplan).
• Provide proactive communication with the applicant’s designee(s), either by telephone,
email, mail, or meeting and perform all necessary plan reviews to achieve conformance to
the regulations.
• Perform reviews of revisions to plans that have previously been approved for permit
issuance.
• Provide Building Official or designee with periodic reports on the plan review status for
all assigned projects.
• Meet with Building Official or designee on a regularly, at least twice a month, to
continuously improve the plan review operation. This includes consistent code
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interpretations, refining plan review tactics, and developing methodologies to streamline
plan review process.
• Commit to providing temporary onsite plan reviewers if necessary.
• Commit to providing the required technical training to assigned staff as necessary to
complete the assignment effectively and correctly.
Inspection Services
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for providing inspection services as requested by the CITY
on an as- needed basis with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following functions
summarized below. CONSULTANT shall be available to meet with the applicant during business
hours when requested.
• Inspections and re-inspections for building permits to determine compliance with adopted
codes, applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies. The services shall
include, but are not limited to, the inspection of the following construction disciplines as
applicable to each project: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
plans; structural calculations; accessibility compliance; fire and life safety components;
geotechnical reports related to structural design; green building, energy code compliance.
• Coordinate assigned inspection and re-inspection requests assigned to the consultant staff.
• Enter inspection results into permit tracking system (currently Accela). Maintain
inspection records for assigned projects as determined by the City.
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EXHIBIT A-1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services 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 this
Task Order by this reference. CONSULTANT shall furnish the necessary facilities, professional, technical
and supporting personnel required by this Task Order as described below.
CONTRACT NO.
OR PURCHASE ORDER REQUISITION NO. (AS APPLICABLE)
1A. MASTER AGREEMENT NO. (MAY BE SAME AS CONTRACT / P.O. NO. ABOVE):
1B. TASK ORDER NO.:
2. CONSULTANT NAME:
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: START: COMPLETION:
4 TOTAL TASK ORDER PRICE: $__________________
BALANCE REMAINING IN MASTER AGREEMENT/CONTRACT $_______________
5. BUDGET CODE_______________
COST CENTER________________
COST ELEMENT______________
WBS/CIP__________
PHASE__________
6. CITY PROJECT MANAGER’S NAME & DEPARTMENT:_____________________________________
7. DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF SERVICES (Attachment A)
MUST INCLUDE:
SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT AND RATE SCHEDULE (as applicable)
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, if any (with “not to exceed” amount)
8. ATTACHMENTS: A: Task Order Scope of Services B (if any): _____________________________
I hereby authorize the performance of the
work described in this Task Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt and acceptance of
this Task Order and warrant that I have
authority to sign on behalf of Consultant.
APPROVED:
COMPANY NAME: ______________________
BY:____________________________________
Name __________________________________
Title___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
(Not Applicable)
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the Services performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Services, any specified reimbursable expenses,
and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the 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, any
specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), shall not exceed
the amount(s) stated in Section 4 of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to complete all
Services, any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4),
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
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead,
administrative support time/overtime, information systems, software and hardware,
photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in-house printing, insurance and
other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and
are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, will be
reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will
be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including transportation and meals, if
specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s
policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile
transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual
cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this
section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CITY and CONSULTANT may at any time mutually agree to add new position titles, rates, and
adjust listed rates so long as the changes do not increase the not to exceed compensation amount
as specified in Section 4 of the Agreement. Rates likely to adjust each January 1st of each year
up to and not to exceed 3-5% increase or no greater the CPI. CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates
is as follows:
Description Rate / Details
FIXED FEE / CONTRACT RATES
Comprehensive Building Plan Check 70% of City Plan Review Fees to be Paid
by the Applicant
Structural Only Building Plan Check 45% of Plan Review Fees to be Paid by
the Applicant
Fourth / Subsequent Plan Check Per Hourly Rates Below
Revisions, Deferred Submittals, RFI's etc. Per Hourly Rates Below
Minimum Plan Review Fee 1-Hour per Hourly Rate Schedules
Expedited Plan Check 150% Per Hourly Rate Schedules
HOURLY RATES
Certified Building Official $170
CASp Plans Examiner / Inspector $165
Structural Plan Review Engineer
(Registered SE)
$150
Building Plan Review Engineer
(Registered PE)
$145
Fire Protection Engineer (Registered FPE) $145
Certified Building Plans Examiner $140
Certified Fire Plans Examiner $140
Certified Senior Building Inspector $155**
Certified Building Inspector III $130**
Certified Building Inspector II $120 **
Building Inspector I $110 **
Permit Technician / Administrative
Support
$90
Mileage Expenses IRS Standard Rate
• Fixed Fee Plan Review Services – Plan check services include an initial review, second
review and minor third review (if needed) for approval of the plans. Any additional time
required beyond the third plan review will be billed on an hourly basis, with prior approval
by the City.
• Preliminary, Revisions and Deferred Submittals – Preliminary plan reviews, review of
revisions after a project has been approved, review of shop drawings, and review of deferred
submittals, etc., will be completed on an hourly basis with a minimum charge of 1-hour and a
mutually acceptable not-to-exceed amount.
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• Expedited Plan Review – Expedited plan review may be accommodated upon request with
24 hours notice. This service will be accommodated for both percentage based and fixed
fee/contract rate packages, as well as for hourly rate contracts and services.
• Electronic Plan Review – Electronic plan review services will be performed for percentage-
based plan review services facilitated off-site at WC3 office locations, as well for hourly plan
review projects. WC3 will automatically coordinate all processes.
• ** Prevailing Wage Assignments – Proposed hourly rates for inspection services are not
applicable to prevailing wage assignments. Any potential prevailing wage assignments will
be based on current prevailing wage rates mandated by Department of Industrial Relations
(DIR).
• On-Site, In-House or Inspection Services – On site or in-house services (plan review,
permit technician, CBO services) will be provided in eight (8) hour segments. A four (4) or
eight (8) hour minimum is required for all requested inspection services.
o Overtime – On-site, in-house or inspection services more than forty (40) hours a
week, overtime work, holiday work, weekend work, etc. will be invoiced as follows:
o Overtime – One hundred fifty percent (150%) of regular rates. Overtime is defined as
working more than forty (40) hours a week, more than eight (8) hours a day or more
than six (6) consecutive days in a week.
o Double Overtime – Two hundred percent (200%) of regular rates. Double overtime
is defined as working more than twelve (12) hours a day or working more than eight
(8) hours on the seventh consecutive day of work.
• Holidays and Weekends – Two hundred percent (200%) of regular rates.
• Reimbursable Expenses – Reimbursable expenses (i.e. courier/delivery charges, specialized
equipment rentals or printing costs) will be authorized prior to charge and billed at actual
cost + 10% mark up.
• Mileage Expenses – When applicable, reimbursements for mileage are for the use of
personal automobiles within the City’s limits, typically Building Inspectors. Reimbursements
for mileage are applicable to the staff hourly rate plus the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS)
standard mileage rate.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS 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 HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY 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: CONSULTANT, 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
CONSULTANT 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 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE
AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE
FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
PURCHASINGSUPPORT@CITYOFPALOALTO.ORG
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