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18-0927_CIVILSOURCE, INC._Professional Services Agreement CITY OF SAN JUANCAPISTRANO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT PROFESSIONAL TEMPORARY STAFFING AND CONSULTING ENGINEERINGRISERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into _as of September' 'd'`I , 2018, by and between the City of San.Juan Capistrano,_a.municipal corporation organized and operating under the'laws of the State of California with its principal ;place of business at 32400 Paseo Adelanto, 'San Juan Capistrano;, CA 92675 ("City"), and CivilSource, Inc., a California corporation with its principal place of business.at 9890 Irvine.Center Drive (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively'as "Parties".in:this Agreement. RECITALS A. City is a public agency of the'State of California andis in need of professional services for the following: Professional temporary staffing and professional engineering consulting services. B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services. C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the.terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the servicesdescribed herein. AGREEMENT NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Services. Consultant shall provide the City With professional temporary engineering staffing. :Consultant:Will fill, the'role of professional temporary engineering staff by assigning Vanessa -Paneto,'EIT, or others as may be subsequently identified and determined by mutual consentof the Parties.. 2. Compensation. a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such, services as follows: • For services provided by Vanessa.Paneto, $90 per hour.. • For services provided by others, an hourly rate based on qualifications of the individual, by mutual consent of the Parties, but not to exceed $135 per hour. • b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed thesum of$45.000. In no event shall the amount paid for services rendered.by the Consultant in a given fiscal:year under.this Agreement exceed the amount budgeted and appropriated. Periodic payments shallbe made,within:30 days of receipt 1 ,61147.02109\31445497.1 of an invoice that includes.a general description of the:work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will be Made On a monthly billing basis. 3. Additional Work. If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and: informal consultations with the otherparty indicate that a change is warranted,:it shall be processed in the following Manner::a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by Consultant with a statement of estimated .changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffeCted portions of this Agreement. 4. Maintenance Of Records. Books, documents, papers, accounting„records, end other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Contultant and made available at ail reasonable times during the contraCt period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City. 5. time of'Performance Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance retroactive to August 20, 2018. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder by December 31, 2019. 6. Delays in:Performance: [NIA] 7. Compliance with Law a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws,, ordinances, codes and regulations Of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements. b. If required, COnsultant shall assist the City, as requested, in obtaining and maintaining,all permits.required Of Consultant by federal, state and local regulatory agencies. 8. Standard of Care Consultant's services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care:and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. 9. Assignment and'Subconsultant Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under Or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall' constitUte grounds for termination. Subcontractt, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates, and subconsultants ai Consultant may_deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder. 2 61147.02100\31445497.1 10. 'Indeoendent Consuftant Consultant is retained ae,an independent contractor and is not an eMproYee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City: The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement,'subject to such directions and amendments from cke as herein provided: 1,1. Insurance. CoheOltant-shall has-provide evidence satiefactOry to the City that it has secured all insUrance required under this sectien. a. .COMMercial General Liability (I) The:, COnsultarit shall take out :and Maintain, during 'the performance of all work under-this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein, Commercial General Liability Insurance, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the city: (ii) Coverage for Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as-broad as the'following: (1,) insurance 'Services' .Office Commercial General Liability Overage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent. (iii) Commercial General Liability Ineurance must include coverage for the following:. (1) Bodily Injury and.Property Damage (2) Personal'Injury/Advertising Injury (3) Premises/Operations Liability (4) ProductelCornpleted Operations Liability (5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project (6) Contractual Liability with respect to this Contract (7) Broad'Form Property Damage (7) Independent gerisUltantS Coverage (iv) The Policy,shall contain no :endorsements or Provisions limiting coverage for .(1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed -operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion 'contrary tO the Agreement. (v) The policy _shall give. City, its officials, Officers, emplOyees, agents and City designated volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms .CG 20 10 10 01,and.20 37 10 01,'or endorsements providing the exaCt same coverage, (vi) The general liability program may 'utilize _either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City, and provided that such deductibles Shall not apply to the City as an additional insured b. Automobile Liability 61147.021001.31445497,1 (I): At all times duting: the performance: of the work Under this Agreement, the Consultant shall Maintain,Automobile Liability:Insurance for bodily injury:and property damage-including coverage for Owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in a form and with insurance companies accebtable to the City. (ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance Shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1„any auto): (iii) The policy shall give City, its Officials, officers, ernplOyees, agents' and City designated volunteers additional insured statut. (iV) Subject to written approval by the. City, the automobile liability • program may utilize deductibles, provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but,not a self-insuredretention. c. Workers' CoMbensatiOn/Ernplover'S Liability (i) Consultant Certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code Which requires every employer to be insured against liability 'for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and he/she will comply with,such Provisions'before commencing work under this Agreement. (ii): To the extent ConSUltant has employees at any-time during the term of this Agreement, at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all,persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement, all in accordance with the "Workers' Compensation ,and Insurance Act,",Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California. and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer's Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein.. Consultant Shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain, for the period required by this Agreement, workers' compensation coverage of the same type and limits es specified in this section. d Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) At all times during the performance of the work under this AgreeMent the Consultant shall maintain professional liability Or Errors, and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession, in a form and: with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and Shall: be written on a policy font) coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Conaultant, "Covered Professional Services" as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement The policy must"pay on behalf or the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend: e. Minimum,Policy Limits Required (1) The following insurance limits are required for the'AgreeMent Combined.Single Limit 4 61147.02100131445497.1 Col-nth-dr-dal General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence!$2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injUrY, personal injury, and property damage ,Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and Property damage .EmplOyers Liability $1;000,000 Per occurrence Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and oenisSions) (ii). Defense costs shall be payablein addition to the limite !(iH) ROO-erne-Ms of'specifc;Coverage or limits cOntained in this. section'are:not intended as a limitation on Coverage, limits, or other requirement, ora waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insyranae. Any available coverage shall.be provided to the parties required;to be named':as Additional Insured:pursuant to thisAgreement. EVidence Reduired Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant. shall file with, the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage_of all insurance required herein Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 Ot (or insurers equivalent):signed by the insurer's representative end Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25- S or equivalent), together with required endorsement's. All evidence of insurance shall be Signed lby a properly euthoeized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional'insureds, where appropriate, the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the-insuranceapplies, and the expiration date of'such insurance. g. ,Policy Peovisions Reauired (i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty :(30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement, except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (1,0) days pnor weittemnOtice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date Of cenaellation dr expiration. (ii)' The, Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy shall each contain a.provision stating that Consultant's policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds, shall not be called upon tO COntribute to any loss. (iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each lodlicy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period Of at least three years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period A) if the retroactive date is ,advanced pastthe effective date:of this Agreement B) if the policy is cancelled Or not renewed:, 5 '61147.02100131445497.1 or C):if the 0110 is replaced by another clairts-Made policY,with aretroactivedate subsequent to the effedtive date of this Agreement. :(iv) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsedto waiver of subrogation in favor=of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents; and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City,-and shall require similar written express waivers .and insurance clauses from each of its subdoritUttantt. '(v) The lihrlitt set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to:the_limitt of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of suCh coverage, .nor*hall it limit:the l Consultant's indemnification obligations to the City and shall not Preclude the.City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law. h. :QUalifyind Insurers (i)s All .policies required shall be issued by .aCceptak7le insurance dompaniet, as determined by the City, whichsatitfy the fpllOwing minimum requirements: (1) :Each such pôlicy Shall be from a company or coMpanies with a current ANL Best's rating of no less than A VII and admitted to tensedin the business of insurance in the State of California, or,otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law. i. Additional:Insurance Provisions (i) The foregoing requirements at to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; including but not limited to, the provisions concerning.indemnification. (ii) If at any time during the life of the, Agreement; any :policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City:has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and.any premium paid:byCity will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will. withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments.'In the alternative; City may cancel.this Agreement. (iii) The city may require the Consultant toprovide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the.Projedt. (iv). Neither the City nor any of its officials, offiCers; eMployees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement. 6 61147.02100\31445497A j. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements: Consultant Shall hot allow any subcontractors or subconsultants:to commence 'work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satiSfaCtOry satisfactoryto the City that they have secured:all insurance=required'under this section. Policies of commercial general`liability insurance provided by such subcontractors orsubconsultants shall be endorsedto:name.the`City as an additional insured:using ISO form CO 20` 38 04 13 ,or an_endorsement.providing the exact same coverage:,if requested by Consultant, City may:approve different,scopes or minimum limits of insurance' for particular subcontractors or subconsultants: 12. Indemnification. a, To the :fullest extent permitted' by 'law; Consultant shall defend (with counsel. of City's choosing); indemnify and hold 'the.. City, its officials, officers, employees,, • volunteers,:and agents`free and harmless from,any and all;claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability; loss, :damage,.or injury. off any.kind, in law or equity, .to property or persons, including.wrongful death, in any manner arising out of,.:pertaining`to, or incident to any acts,.errors.or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant„ its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, 'consultants or agents in connection With-the performance of the Consultant's services; the Project or this_Agreement, including:without limitation the payment of all damages; expert witness fees and attorney's: fees and other related ;costs and. expenses. 'Consultant's :obligation to indemnify..shall riot be restricted to insurance proceeds,. if any, :received by Consultant; the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents,-or volunteers; b. If .Consultant's..obligati'on to defend; indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant's performance of"design professionalnservices (as that term is defined under Civil Code section ,2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code:section 2782.8, whichis fully incorporated herein, Consultant's indemnification .obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or•relate:to.the negligence, recklessness, orwillful misconduct of the Consultant, and,.upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant's liability for such:claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant's,proportionate percentage of.fault. 13: California LaborCode.Requirements.. a. Consultant is aware of the requirements .of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require'the payment of prevailing wage rates and the ;performance of other requirements on certain "public works" and "maintenance" projects ("Prevailing,:Wage Laws"). If':the= services are;being performed:as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance project; .as defined: by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is,$1;000 or more;, Consultant agrees to.fully comply with such Prevailing.Wage Laws:.Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless fromany claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure.'to comply with the Prevailing"Wage Laws.: It shall be mandatory :uponlhe Consultant and.allsubconsultants to comply with all California Labor Codeprovisions, which ;include but:are not limited to prevailing.wages (Labor Code :Sections 1771, 177. 4 and 1775),:employment of'apprentices (Labor Code.Section 1777.5), certified payrollrecords (Labor Code.Secti.ons 1771.4 :and 1.776), hours of labor:(Labor Code Sections '1813 and 1815) and debarment:of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll,records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section '1771.4 shall notapply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the;small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 17.71.4.. 7 61147.0210013 1 445497:1 'b. If the services'are being,performed as part Of an applidable "public works" or "Maintenance" project, then pursuant to :'Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771:1, the Consultant :and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered, with the Department of Industrial RelatiOns. Consultant shall maintain registration far the duration of the Project_and require the same of:any sUbconsultanti, as applicable, This:Project May also be subject to darriptiancemonitoring:and enforcement by the Department of industriat.Relations. It _ . . shall be Consultant's: sale responsibility to: comply with-.all applicable registration and :labor compliance requirements: Notwithstanding the :foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated,by .Labor Code Sections 1725:5 and 1771.1 .shall not apply"to *ark 'performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small 'project exemption specified in Lab&Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. c. This Agreement may alio be subject: to compliance manitaringand enforcement by the: Department of Industrial Relatians. It shall: ibe Consultant's sole 'responsibility to:comply With,all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements AnY, stop orders issued :by the Department of Industrial Relations against .Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant's performance Of,services, including any delay, shall 'be Consultant's sole reaponsibility. Any delay arising Out of orresulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its Offidials, officers,. employees and agents free and harmless from any alarm or liability arising:out of :stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial'Relations againstConsUltant&any SubcontractOr. 14: Verifidation:of EmoloVment:Eliaibilitv. , By .executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements :and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented :aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control-Act of 1986; as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsgltantiand sub- subconiUltants to comply with the same. 15. Laws and Venue. • This Agreement shall be interpreted. in accordance with- the laws of the State of. California, If any action is'brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement,:the action shall be brought in a itate&federal court situatedin the County Of Drange,;State ofcalifarnia. 1.6 Termination orAbandonment a. City- has the right'to terrninate or abandon ,any.Partion or all ofthe Work under this Agreement by,giving ten (10) calendar,days written notice to ConsUltant. 'In such event, City shall be. immediately given title and :possession.to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports and other documents produced or developed for that portion Of the Work,caMbleted.and/Or being abotiorieci. city 000 pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to tertnination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment'requeit. has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall 'be :the reasonable value of such services, based on :an 'amount mutually agreed to by City and Consultant of the portion of such task completed but:not paid prior to said terMinationCity shall not be liable'for any costs other tharvihe charges or portions thereof which.are-Specified herein: - 8 61147.02100\31445497.1 COnsUltant-shall not be entitled to,payrnentfot-unperforrned services, and shall not,be entitled to. damages or compensation for termination Of work. b. Consultant may terminateitsObligation to provide further services under' this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar da* written noticeto City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant. 17 Documents. Except as otherwise provided in 'lamination or-Abandonment," above; all original field ,notes, written reports, .DraWirigs, and Specifications and other ,documents, produced or developed for the Project shall, Upon payment in full forthe services described in this Agreement, be furnished to arid'become'the property of the City, 18. fN/A1 19. Lirnitation of Aareement. This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project described above. 20. Notice Any notice:or instrument required tO be given or delivered by this Agteerhent May be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified-mail, return receipt requested, postage,prepaid, addressed to; CITY: 'CONSULTANT: City of San Juan Capistrano CivilSOurce :Inc. 32400 PaseOAdelanto .9890 Irvine Center Drive Sari Juan Capistrano,,CA 92675 Irvine; CA 92618 Attn:'Utilities Department and shall be effective Upon receipt thereof. 21. Third.Path, Rights Nothing, in this'Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant: 22.. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents.'that,it is an equal opportunity, employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national .origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to; all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or tenninatiOn. '9 61147.02100\31445497J 23. Entire Agreement This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and :cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder: Each :party 'acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been Made by any, person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void This Agreement may not be, modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto. This is an :integrated Agreement 24, Severability The unenforCeability, invalidity or illegality of any,provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the provisiciris unenforceable, invalid Orillegal. 25. Successors and Assigns This Agreementshall be binding upon and Shali inure to the:benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to ithis ,Agreement However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted astignmentwithout such cOnsent shall be invalid and.Void: 26. Non-Waiver None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered.Waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically speoified in writing. 27. Time of Essence Time is Of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement 28.. _City's Right to Employ Other Consultants City :reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with thiS-PrOject:or other.projects. 29. Prohibited Interests Consultant maintains and warrantsthat it has not employed nor retained any company Or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a:bona fide employee working solely.for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind; this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service With City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated materialbenefit arising therefrom. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] 10 61147.02100\3445497.1 SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND CIVILSOURCE,INC. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CIVILSOURCE, INC. By. r' By: kl4"( rYli( _ Jami► S'. el Db4id Niknafs City Manager Director of Operations ATTEST: .sit By: �J C•1.-mer . 1 APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: 74g12_ 11 61147.02100'31445497.1