21-0921_CSG CONSULTANTS, INC._E8_Agenda ReportCity of San Juan Capistrano
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Benjamin Siegel, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Joel Rojas, Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: Ayako Rauterkus, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: September 21, 2021
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for
Building and Grading Inspection Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
(Attachment 1) with CSG Consultants, Inc. for building and grading inspection services,
in an amount not to exceed $129,600.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The City’s Development Services Department has processed entitlements for several
major projects over the last two years (e.g. The Farm, River Street Marketplace, Ganahl
Lumber, Tirador, The Groves, etc.). These projects have now commenced construction
or will commence construction soon. In addition, there has been an increase in the
number of minor residential remodel projects during the pandemic. As a result of this
construction activity, the work volume has exceeded the resource capacity of the
department’s two full-time building and grading inspectors. To meet the increased
inspection demand, on August 17, 2021, the City Council approved a Professional
Services Agreement (PSA) with Interwest Consulting Group for a contract building
inspector to augment the City’s two full-time inspectors. Unfortunately, shortly after that
action, the desired Interwest contract inspector became unavailable. As a result, staff
reached out to CSG Consultants, Inc., which is also on the City’s approved Qualified
Master Consultant List. CSG is able to provide the City with a qualified building and
grading inspector on a contract basis.
The contract inspector will augment the City’s two full-time inspectors by working three
days per week. The contract inspector is anticipated to increase to five days per week
beginning this fall, to coincide with the River Street Marketplace and Petra Avelina
(formerly Tirador) project construction. Based on the current work volume, staff
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anticipates that the contract inspector will be needed through at least the end of the
current fiscal year. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve and authorize the
City Manager to execute a PSA with CSG Consultants, Inc. for building and grading
inspection services, for a not to exceed amount of $129,600.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed contract services involve a not to exceed amount of $129,600. The City
Council recently appropriated $107,465 to fund a contract inspector in conjunction with
approval of an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for these services. The newly
appropriated funding along with previously budgeted Development Services Department
funds is sufficient to cover the cost of the proposed contract inspector services provided
by CSG Consultants.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended
action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. Approving a PSA with CSG Consultants, Inc. for grading and building
inspection services would not be an activity with potential to cause significant effect on
the environment, and therefore is exempt from CEQA.
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW:
On August 17, 2021, the City Council approved a PSA with Interwest Consulting Group
and the appropriation of funds for building and grading inspection services.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Not applicable.
NOTIFICATION:
CSG Consultants, Inc.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 – Draft Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of September 21, 2021 by and between the
City of San Juan Capistrano, a public agency 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 CSG Consultants, Inc., a California Corporation with its principal place of
business at 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 (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 and is in need of professional
services:
Building and Grading Inspection and related services (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).
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 services described herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1.Services.
Consultant shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
2.Compensation.
a.Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such services in
accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit “B.”
b.In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant
under this Agreement exceed the sum of $129,600. This amount is to cover all printing and
related costs, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses. Periodic
payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed
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 other party 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
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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, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all 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.Term.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the effective date to June 30, 2022, unless earlier
terminated as provided herein. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of
this Agreement if necessary to complete the Project. Consultant shall perform its services in a
prompt and timely manner within the term of this Agreement and shall commence performance
upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to Proceed”). The Notice to
Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of work.
6.Delays in Performance.
a. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for
delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-
performing party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited
to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil
disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or
judicial restraint.
b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a
reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party
describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to
resume performance of this Agreement.
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.
c. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal of
hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed
under this Agreement.
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
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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. Subcontracts, 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 as
Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee 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 City as herein provided.
11.Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided
evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In
addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until
it has secured all insurance required under this section.
a.Commercial General Liability
(i)The Consultant 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
coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage
for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse and Underground (UCX) exclusion
deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement
(8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants 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.
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(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
(i)At all times during 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 acceptable 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, employees, agents
and City designated volunteers additional insured status.
(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-insured retention.
c.Workers’ Compensation/Employer’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 as
specified in this section. Workers’ Compensation coverage shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
in favor of the City.
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 reasonably acceptable to the City and in an amount
indicated herein. This insurance shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed
to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services”
as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The
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policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's
duty to defend.
e.Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i)The following insurance limits are required for the Agreement:
Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $2,000,000 aggregate
for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident or disease
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and
omissions)
Workers’ Compensation $1,000,000 maximum statutory limit
(ii) With the exception of the Professional Liability Policy, defense
costs shall be payable in addition to the limits.
(iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this
section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of
any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to
the parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
f.Evidence Required
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 01 (or insurer’s equivalent)
signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25-S or
equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by
a properly authorized 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 insurance applies, and the expiration date of
such insurance.
g.Policy Provisions Required
(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 (10) days prior written notice 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 cancellation or 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
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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 policy 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
past the effective date of this Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or C) if the
policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the
effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional
liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to provide a 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
subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability.
Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in
excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the 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.Qualifying Insurers
(i)All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance
companies, as determined by the City, which satisfy the following minimum requirements:
(1) Each such policy shall be from a company or companies
with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in 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 as 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 by City 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.
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(iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of
all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project.
(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.
j.Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any
subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided
evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section.
Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or
subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG
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
reasonably acceptable to the City), 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 of 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 not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by
Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
b.If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises
out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional” services (as that term is defined under
Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8,
which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims
that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful 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 Labor Code 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 from any 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 upon
the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which
include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775),
employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code
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Sections 1771.4 and 1776), 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 not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small
project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.
b.If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “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 for the duration of the
Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and
1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the
small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
c.This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and
enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be 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
responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting 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 officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from
any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations
against Consultant or any subcontractor.
14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.
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 subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the
same.
15.Reserved.
16. 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 state or federal court situated in the County of Orange, State of California.
17 Termination or Abandonment
a.City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the 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 completed and/or being abandoned. City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of
services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination
occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request 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
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such task completed but not paid prior to said termination. City shall not be liable for any costs
other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be
entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or
compensation for termination of work.
b.Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under
this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to 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.
18 Documents. Except as otherwise provided in “Termination or Abandonment,”
above, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other documents,
produced or developed for the Project shall, upon payment in full for the services described in this
Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the City.
19.Organization
Consultant shall assign Khoa Duong as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall not
be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written consent of the City.
20.Limitation of Agreement.
This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project described
above.
21. Notice
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement 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:
City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Attn: Joel Rojas, Development Services
Director
CONSULTANT:
CSG Consultants, Inc.
550 Pilgrim Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
Attn: Cyrus Kianpour
Copy to:
CSG Consultants, Inc.
3707 W. Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 100
Orange, CA 92868
Attn: Khoa Duong
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
22. Third Party Rights
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other
than the City and the Consultant.
23.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
termination.
24. 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.
25. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not
render the remaining provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.
26.Successors and Assigns
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in
interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However,
Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights,
burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment
without such consent shall be invalid and void.
27. Non-Waiver
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either Party,
unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.
28.Time of Essence
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
29. 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.
30.Prohibited Interests
Consultant maintains and warrants that 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
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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 material benefit
arising therefrom.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
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BUILDING PLAN REVIEW TURNAROUND TIMES
CSG works hard to provide the best quality and most timely service in the industry. We pride ourselves
in maintaining the requested plan review times for all our clientsfeven delivering faster than our own
deadlines. Our goal is to approve code-complying projects and to successfully and quickly move work
through jurisdictional processes. CSG will ensure that all building and safety duties and follow-up actions
will be performed in a timely and responsive manner.
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Additions / Alterations 7 5
Small Remodels 7 5
Revisions to Approved Plans 5 5
COMMERCIAL
New Construction* 10 5
Additions 10 5
Small Remodel / Tenant Improvements 10 5
Large/Complex Projects* 10 5
Revisions to Approved Plans 5 5
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negotiate additional time required to ensure an appropriate level of review.
BUILDING INSPECTION APPROACH
Standards and Responsibilities
CSG provides fully integrated, multi-disciplined building inspection
services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and are
experienced in all construction types. We provide experienced, ICC
certified (and/or with other appropriate entities in accordance with
AB717) inspectors.
Our inspectors ensure compliance with applicable codes and
requirements by identifying code violations, offering solutions to
developers, property owners and tenants on potential risks and safety hazards, and by working as a
team to correct violations. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Providing inspection services for project compliance with relevant codes including accessibility,
fire, grading, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing
Addressing inquiries and resolving complaints
Assisting with the construction and demolition permitting process
Providing code administration, inspection and enforcement
Maintaining records and files concerning construction permits and building code administration,
documents for storage and/or imaging
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In addition, we can utilize inspection personnel whenever possible to perform over-the-counter plan
check or assist as customer service back-up at the front counter in addition to regular inspection duties
to save jurisdictions valuable time and expenses. Our inspection staff easily integrates into client
organizations, consistently implementing policies and procedures and remaining transparent to
applicants and customers.
CASp Inspection Services
To facilitate the City_P >LJMIF<K>A TFQE >ROOAKQ ORIes and regulations, CSG can provide a CASp certified
professional for technical questions and interpretations, and to perform accessibility compliance
inspections.
CODE ENFORCEMENT APPROACH
CSG maintains experienced Code Enforcement Officers who are fully trained, licensed and certified
through the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) and the National
Environmental Health Association (NEHA) for any code enforcement challenge presented.
Code Enforcement Supervision
CSG can provide inteOFJ PQ<CCFKD QL LSAOPAA <K <DAK>V_P >L@A Anforcement personnel and day-to-day
activities, ensuring, for example that procedures are followed, caseloads are managed effectively and
that code enforcement officers work fairly and consistently with property owners and reporting parties.
Our personnel are adept at serving as liaisons for Code Enforcement units when interacting with
members of other departments. CSG Code Enforcement Managers may be called upon to attend
department meetings, committee meetings and City Council meetings as a Code Enforcement Program
progresses. They can be also available to assist code enforcement officers, law enforcement, and other
City staff as well as representatives of other agencies on field visits when needed.
In addition, CSG personnel can review existing code enforcement programsflook for efficiencies and
help establish appropriate policies and procedures to facilitate the mission of the code enforcement
unit.
Code Enforcement Services
$4(_P $L@A &KCLO>AJAKQ 0CCF>AOP TLOH Qo identify code
violations and engage stakeholders and responsible parties to
correct code violations consistent with municipal and state
codes tailored to the specific needs of the agency. Examples of
codes and ordinances enforced include:
Zoning codes
Building codes
Housing codes
Public nuisance codes
State health & safety codes
Special concerns such as work and safety regulations, short term rental enforcement, massage
and human trafficking, and marijuana dispensaries
Our Code Enforcement Officers have extensive experience and skills in the following key areas:
Code enforcement program review and analysis
Code enforcement inspections
Preparing administrative remedies including administrative citations
Conducting administrative hearings
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PLANNING SERVICES
Planning Technician $105
Assistant Planner $125
Associate Planner $140
Senior Planner $155
Principal Planner / Project Manager $170
Planning Manager $185
Planning Director $200
Overtime work is billed at 1.5x the applicable hourly rate. On each anniversary of the contract start date,
CSG will initiate a rate increase based on change in CPI for the applicable region. CSG will mail an invoice
at the beginning of every month for services rendered during the previous month.