HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-9990-1 - PSA for Environmental Consulting Services for Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning and Reduction ProjectAMENDMENT NO. ONE TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONA, INC FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BUCK GULLY RESERVE
HAZARDOUS FUEL THINNING AND REDUCTION PROJECT
THIS AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
("Amendment No. One") is made and entered into as of this 17th day of December, 2025
("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California
municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL,
INC., a Pennsylvania corporation ("Consultant"), whose address is 500 Grant Street,
Suite 5400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On August 15, 2025, City and Consultant entered into a Professional Services
Agreement (Contract No. C-9990-1) ("Agreement") to provide environmental
consulting services for the Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning and
Reduction Project, which is funded by a State of California Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection Wildfire Prevention Grant awarded to the City. ("Project").
B. The parties desire to enter into this Amendment No. One to reflect additional
Services not included in the Agreement to increase the total compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Exhibit A to the Agreement shall be replaced in its entirety with the Scope of
Services, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). The City may elect to delete certain Services within the Scope of Services at
its sole discretion.
2. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
Exhibit B to the Agreement shall be replaced in its entirety with the Schedule of
Billing Rates, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.."
Section 4.1 of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and replaced with the
following: "City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing
Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's
compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all
reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed Twenty -Four Thousand
Four Hundred Twenty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($24,425.00).without prior written
authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this
Agreement without the prior written approval of City."
The total amended compensation reflects Consultant's amended compensation for
Services to be performed in accordance with this Amendment No. One, including all
reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, in a reduced amount of Forty -Eight
Thousand Twenty Dollars and 00/100 ($48,020).
3. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
Except as expressly modified herein, all other provisions, terms, and covenants
set forth in the Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. One to be
executed on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk
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CONSULTANT: MICHAEL BAKER
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Richard Beck
Vice President & Office Executive
Date:
By:
Trudi Lim
Senior Vice President & Regional
Director & Assistant Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. One to be
executed on the dates written below.
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Attachments: Exhibit A - Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Schedule of Billing Rates
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EXHIBIT
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Categorical Exemption Memorandum
If the research, investigation, and coordination efforts described under Task 2.1 determine
that the project would be categorically exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), Michael Baker will prepare a Draft
Categorical Exemption Memorandum. Tasks 1.0, 2.0, and 3.1 will still be conducted in
addition to the following scope of work. Specifically, the Biological Resources Assessment
(Task 3.1) will be utilized to substantiate the proposed activities would not result in the
taking of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species.
Michael Baker will prepare a Draft Categorical Exemption Memorandum that will include a
brief description of the proposed project, a narrative description of why the project would
qualify for an exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, and a description of why
the exceptions to categorical exemptions listed under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2
(Exceptions) would not apply to the project.
This task assumes two rounds of City review of the Categorical Exemption Memorandum
before accepted as final.
Michael Baker will prepare an NOE in accordance with Section 15374 of the CEQA
Guidelines and file the NOE with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse within five days
of project approval. This task assumes any County Clerk or CDFW filing fees will be
provided by the City. This task assumes no public meeting or hearing attendance.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BUCK GULLY RESERVE
HAZARDOUS FUEL THINNING AND REDUCTION PROJECT
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this 15th day of August, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between the
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"),
and MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation
("Consultant"), whose address is 500 Grant Street, Suite 5400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and
is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Consultant to provide environmental consulting services for
the Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning and Reduction Project, which is
funded by a State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wildfire
Prevention Grant awarded to the City. ("Project").
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the professional services described in this Agreement.
D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on August 14, 2030, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). City may elect to delete certain Services within the Scope of Services at its
sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in
Exhibit A. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services shall be performed to
completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to strictly adhere to
the schedule set forth in Exhibit A, if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely
manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein not later than ten (10) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
hand -delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing
Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's
compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all
reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed Seventy Two Thousand
Four Hundred Forty Five Dollars and 00/100 ($72,445.00), without prior written
authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this
Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person
who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the specific
task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were performed,
the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any
reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) calendar
days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement or specifically approved in writing in advance by
City.
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4.4 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means 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 and which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated Frances Yau to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any
of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
5.3 If Consultant is performing inspection services for City, the Project Manager
and any other assigned staff shall be equipped with a cellular phone to communicate with
City staff. The Project Manager's cellular phone number shall be provided to City.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Fire Department. City's Fire Marshal
or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act for City
under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all matters
pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all existing
relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner
so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule.
8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all Services in a manner commensurate with community professional standards
and with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably
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competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar circumstances. All Services
shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City.
By delivery of completed Work, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the
requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state and local laws, and legally
recognized professional standards.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and shall
keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to
property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate
(directly or indirectly) to any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any
Work performed or Services provided under this Agreement including, without limitation,
defects in workmanship or materials or Consultant's presence or activities conducted on
the Project (including the negligent, reckless, and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions
of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants,
subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts
they may be liable, or any or all of them).
9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action on or to enforce
the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant.
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10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis
and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of
conducting the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are
limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil
service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Consultant or its employees.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any
of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant
shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work,
provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in
this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details
of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall
mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the
Services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements
attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be
construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any
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of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general
partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or
joint -venture or syndicate or co -tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and
omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual
relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the
part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor
other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended beneficiary of any Work
performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between the
subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted
or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced, including but not limited to, websites, blogs, social media accounts and
applications (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant,
its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this
Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right
to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any
other party. Additionally, all material posted in cyberspace by Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement,
shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such
materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party.
Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents, including all logins
and password information to City upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for other projects
and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written authorization from
Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and
all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement
by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant, and City assumes
full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has
received from Consultant written consent for such changes.
17.3 All written documents shall be transmitted to City in formats compatible with
Microsoft Office and/or viewable with Adobe Acrobat.
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18. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives
and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement or alleged
infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright, including costs,
contained in Consultant's Documents provided under this Agreement.
20. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years,
or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow
inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant
under this Agreement.
21. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of
the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or designee with respect to such disputed sums.
Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return
that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of
any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
22. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have
resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accomplished by Consultant,
the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be borne by
Consultant. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit City's rights under the law or any
other sections of this Agreement.
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23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
24.1 Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
24.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Consultant
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Consultant's violation of this Section.
25. NOTICES
25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall
be addressed to City at:
Attn: Fire Administrative Manager
Fire Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attn: Eddie Torres
Michael Baker International, Inc.
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500
Santa Ana, CA 92707
26. CLAIMS
Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its
final request for payment under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to City, in writing,
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all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Consultant's
acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation
under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and
identified by Consultant in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment.
Consultant and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set
forth in the Agreement, Consultant shall be required to file any claim Consultant may have
against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code
sections 900 et seq.).
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27.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required
to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and
thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate
the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
27.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant
shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or
accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
28. STANDARD PROVISIONS
28.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
28.2 Compliance with all Laws. Consultant shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
28.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
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28.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
28.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
28.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
28.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
28.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
28.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
28.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
28.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
28.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: '-5r� % --�.
By:
Aaron C. arp g 2 Zs
City Att ney
ATTEST:
Date:
By:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a Californi nicip I corporation
Date:
By -.—
Jeff G,� oyles
Fire G�hief
CONSULTANT: Michael Baker
International, Inc., a Pennsylvania
corporation
Date:
By: Signed in Counterpart
Richard Beck
Vice President & Office Executive
Date:
By: Signed in Counterpart
Trudi Lim
Senior Vice President & Regional
Director & Assistant Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: a- S5
By:
Aaron C. arp
City Att ney
ATTEST:
Date:
Molly Perry
Interim City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
By:
Jeff G. Boyles
Fire Chief
CONSULTANT: Michael Baker
International, Inc., a Pennsylvania
corporation
Date:
c
By:
Richard Beck
Vice President & Office Executive
Date: 1— d ' qr;j
By:�
Trudi Lim
Senior Vice President & Regional
Director & Assistant Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope of Work
The following scope of work explains how the Consultant team will complete the requested services
originally specified in RFP No. 25-50 for the Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning and
Reduction Project ("Project"). Consultant will prepare a Project Specific Analysis ("PSA") /Addendum
to the CaIVTP EIR. Optional tasks to prepare a CEQA Categorical Exemption Memorandum
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Statutory Exemption
Report are not included. Statutory Exemption Report(s) are not included. Any additional services not
otherwise included in this Scope of Services may be added via an amendment to this agreement.".
1.0 PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING
1.1 Kick -Off Meeting
The work program will be initiated with a virtual kick-off meeting with Frances Yau (Project Manager),
Eddie Torres (Principal -in -Charge), and City staff/project proponent to discuss the Project in greater
detail. This initial meeting is vital to the success of the CEQA process and will be a key milestone in
order to confirm the parameters of the analysis, the details of construction and proposed buildout
conditions, scheduling, and overall communications. In preparation for the kick-off meeting,
Consultant will review available materials provided in the first sentence of Section 2.1
to ensure a thoughtful kick-off meeting. Additionally, prior to the kick-off, Consultant will
distribute a kick-off meeting agenda and detailed memorandum, which will identify information
needs. Based upon the detailed project information obtained at the project kick-off meeting,
Consultant will draft a preliminary Project schedule for review and approval by City staff and
draft meeting minutes with identified action items for review and comment by attendees.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Research, Investigation, and CAL FIRE Coordination
Consultant will obtain and review available referenced data for the Project and project area,
including policy documentation from the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, CAL FIRE, State
and federal agencies, and all other agencies which may be affected by the project. Specifically, the
CaIVTP and CaIVTP EIR will be reviewed to determine consistency with other previously
approved fuel management projects that tiered from the CaIVTP EIR. This information, along with
environmental data and information available from the City and other nearby jurisdictions, will
become part of the foundation of the environmental document.
While this Scope of Services anticipates the preparation of a PSA/Addendum, in coordination with
City staff, Consultant will determine the appropriate environmental review process
u n d e r CEQA. Consultant will also coordinate with CAL FIRE staff to obtain written approval of
the PSA/Addendum CEQA approach in accordance with the City's grant agreement and
requirements. Should CAL FIRE determine another environmental review process under CEQA is
required, Consultant have provided optional tasks to prepare a Categorical Exemption Memorandum
or a CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Exemption Report.
2.2 Draft Project Description
Consultant will draft a preliminary Project Description for use in the PSA/Addendum as well as for
initiation of the technical analyses detailed under Task 3.0. The Draft Project Description will detail
the project location, existing conditions, characteristics, goals and objectives, construction activities,
and anticipated discretionary actions, permits, and approvals that are required based on available
information. Exhibits depicting the regional, site vicinity, and conceptual site plan will be included in
this section. The Draft Project Description will be circulated for City review and approval.
3.0 TECHNICAL STUDIES
3.1 Biological Resources Assessment
In accordance with CaIVTP SPR BIO -1 (Review and Survey Project -Specific Biological Resources),
Consultant will conduct database reviews and a field survey and prepare a report for the = Project.
Consultant will conduct a database search, including but not limited to, any applicable National
Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan, California Department of Fish and
Wildlife's California Natural Diversity Database, the California Native Plant Society's Inventory of Rare
and Endangered Plants of California, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning
and Consultation project planning tool and Critical Habitat online mapper to identify special -status
biological resources known to occur within the vicinity of the Project sites. Consultant will also review
historic/current aerial photographs, topographic maps, Soil Survey data, vegetation mapping, and
other relevant data sources regarding biological resources known from the region in to assess existing
site. Following the literature review, Consultant will conduct a field survey of the proposed treatment
area in Buck Gully to record baseline biological conditions. Notes will be taken on the vegetation
communities, plant species, and wildlife species observed during the field survey. The presence of
any sensitive vegetation communities or special -status plant and wildlife will also be noted.
Binoculars or other necessary equipment will be used to survey areas of dense vegetation that are
not readily accessible and the conditions in surrounding areas.
Consultant will then prepare a Biological Resources Assessment summarizing the information and
results obtained during the literature review and field survey; document all plant, wildlife, and
vegetation communities observed; and determine the potential for any special -status species to occur
on or within the vicinity of the project site. Site photographs taken during the field survey and
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) figures will be included in the report to further enhance written
text and visually identify specific biological information as it relates to the project site. The report will
analyze potential project -related impacts to biological resources and characterize potential adverse
effects of the project in accordance with CaIVTP SPR BIO-1.
Assumptions and Exclusions:
• A field survey of the treatment area will be conducted by two biologists in one day.
• This task assumes one round of review/revisions to the draft report by the City before
accepted as final.
• This task excludes any focused surveys for special -status plant or wildlife species.
3.2 Cultural Resources Assessment
In accordance with CaIVTP SPR CUL-1 (Conduct Record Search), CUL-3 (Pre -Field Research), and CUL-
4 (Archaeological Surveys), Consultant will complete a cultural and paleontological resources
identification and evaluation study for the project site to address the requirements of CEQA. The
purpose of the study is to identify whether cultural resources or historical resources, as defined in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(a), or paleontological resources, will be impacted by the project.
Consultant will:
• Conduct a records search of the project site and a 0.5-mile buffer at the South Central Coastal
Information Center to identify previous cultural resources reports and records of the project
site and surrounding area;
• Request a paleontological records search from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County;
• Conduct a literature and historic map review to identify cultural or paleontological resources
within the project vicinity;
• Request a search of the Sacred Lands File (SLF) from the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC);
• Conduct an archaeological survey of the project site; and
• Complete an archaeological and paleontological sensitivity and effects analysis to determine
if the project may adversely affect unknown, buried archaeological or paleontological
resources.
The findings will be summarized in a Cultural Resources Assessment. If historical resources are
identified within the project site, additional studies may be recommended under a separate scope
and fee.
Assumptions and Exclusions:
• This task assumes permission to enter the project site to complete the field survey.
• The pedestrian survey will be completed by one cultural resources specialist in one day.
• No archaeological sites will require recordation or evaluation.
4.0 TRIBAL CONSULTATION ASSISTANCE
4.1 Tribal Consultation Assistance
The RFP Scope of Services includes preparing and circulating Senate Bill (SB) 18 and/or Assembly Bill
(AB) 52 notices. As stated above, Consultant team are proposing to prepare a PSA/Addendum and
thus, will not be required to engage in tribal consultation pursuant to SB 18 or AB 52. However, in
compliance with CalVTP SPR CUL-2, Consultant will prepare notification letters to geographically
affiliated Native American tribes. Specifically, Consultant will obtain the latest NAHC Native
Americans Contact List. Using the appropriate Native Americans Contact List, Consultant will draft
letters that include:
• A written description of the treatment location and boundaries;
• Narrative of the treatment objectives;
• A description of the activities used (e.g., prescribed burning, mastication) and associated
acreages;
• A map of the treatment area at a sufficient scale to indicate the spatial extent of activities;
• A request for information regarding potential impacts to cultural resources from the
proposed treatment; and
• Detailed description of the depth of excavation, if ground disturbance is expected.
Once approved by the City, the notification letter will be sent under agency letterhead via email to all
tribes identified in the NAHC Native American Contact List. Consultant will maintain a log of
correspondence. Consultant will provide consultation support, including attendance at up to two (2)
virtual meetings with interested tribes held via Teams (or similar service).
5.0 PROJECT SPECIFIC ANALYSIS/ADDENDUM
5.1 Administrative Draft PSA/Addendum
Consultant will prepare a Draft PSA/Addendum using a hybrid document that follows Appendix PD-
3, Project Specific Analysis, of the CaIVTP EIR, and a standard CEQA Addendum format in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. The Draft PSA/Addendum will include a
description of the proposed vegetation treatment activities, a description of the project area, and
narrative responses to the CaIVTP EIR Environmental Checklist to substantiate that environmental
effects of the proposed project are either 1) covered in the CaIVTP EIR or 2) result in minor
modifications to the CaIVTP that do not result in any new adverse significant effects. Relevant SPRs
and mitigation measures identified in the CalVTP EIR will be identified.
It is anticipated that the Project will not result in new or substantially more severe significant
environmental impacts compared with the impacts disclosed in the CaIVTP EIR, nor are there any
other circumstances that require the preparation of a subsequent environmental compliance
document. If it is determined that a subsequent IS/MND or other environmental compliance
document is the appropriate CEQA document, Consultant will work with the City to develop the
appropriate scope of work for future documentation.
The Administrative Draft PSA/Addendum will be comprised of all material required under CEQA
including the following sections:
• Introduction. This section will discuss CEQA compliance and background and history. This
section will summarize impacts, SPRs, and mitigation measures that were previously
identified in the CalVTP EIR, as well as the criteria that must be met in order to qualify as
a PSA/Addendum to the CaIVTP EIR.
• Project Description. This section will detail the project location and project description and
key differences between what was evaluated under the CaIVTP EIR and the proposed
project. Modifications to fuel treatments and activities, SPRs, or mitigation measures from
the CaIVTP EIR will be discussed.
• Environmental Checklist. The Environmental Checklist will summarize the proposed project
information, required approvals, and lead agency determination.
• Project -Specific Analysis/Addendum. This section will provide an analysis of the potential
environmental impacts anticipated to occur as a result of implementation of the proposed
project utilizing the CaIVTP EIR Environmental Checklist that incorporates tribal consultation
and public comments on the draft PSA/Addendum. The Environmental Analysis will provide
written responses to each question on the Environmental Checklist that: 1) summarize the
conclusions of the CaIVTP EIR; 2) identify any previous SPRs and mitigation measures that
are applicable to the project; and, 3) provide findings to indicate the project is in compliance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 in order to qualify for an Addendum to the CaIVTP EIR.
• List of Preparers. This section will identify the persons involved in preparing the
environmental evaluation.
• References. All references utilized in the environmental evaluation will be included.
5.2 Screencheck Draft PSA/Addendum
Upon receipt of one set of consolidated City comments, Consultant will prepare a Screencheck Draft
PSA/Addendum for City review. The document will be provided in track changes to assist in the City's
review.
5.3 Final PSA/Addendum
Consultant will respond to one round of consolidated City comments on the Screencheck Draft
PSA/Addendum and prepare a proofcheck version of the PSA/Addendum. Consultant assumes the
proofcheck version will adequately address any substantive comments and that any remaining
comments on the proofcheck version will be limited to edits and clarifications of final points.
Consultant will address such final edits/clarifications and prepare a final version of the
PSA/Addendum.
6.0 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
6.1 Notice of Determination
Consultant will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD) in accordance with Section 15094 of the
CEQA Guidelines for City review. Consultant will file the NOD with the State Clearinghouse and post
the notice with the County Clerk within five days of project approval. This scope of work assumes the
City will provide the applicable County Clerk and California Department of Fish and Wildlife filing fees.
7.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS/HEARINGS
7.1 Project Management
Ms. Yau will schedule tasks and assignments, manage team resources, monitor project costs, and
coordinate between the Consultant team and the City to assist with compliance with all applicable
policies. Project management tasks also include reviewing documents prior to formal submittal to
ensure quality assurance/quality control.
7.2 Meetings/Hearings
Ms. Yau and/or Mr. Torres will participate in up to five half-hour project update/coordination calls
with City staff throughout the preparation of the PSA/Addendum. Additionally, attendance at up to
two community meetings/hearings are included in this task in response to the City's RFP Q&A
clarifications. Should the City determine that additional meetings beyond the following are necessary,
services will be provided under a separate scope of work.
• One (1) Virtual Kick -Off Meeting (refer to Task 1.1);
• Up to five (5) Virtual Project Update Meetings; and
• Up to two (2) Community Meetings/Public Hearings.
EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
QA@C
9S1b
PIC
315
PM
195
BIO
230
CUL
190
REG
155
TM
190
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Total
Hours
ODDS
Total Coate
1.0 Project isMeeting
1.1 IQck-01111.1Eet7o
1
S
51095
2.0 Project Description
2.1 Reseam>11.. Mwesll g aan and CAL FIRE Gcrordma".Ic
1
c
-
17
52,755
2 Draft PrG.ed Dsscrl Icm
i
12
2
19
705
3.0 Technical Studies
3A 5[OlMval Resdur es Assessmerd
1
53
5N
S12 5
3.2 culturalResoumeaA6s-ssmerl
50
50
S1.1s]
51Df;gc.
4.0 Tribal: Consultation Assistance
5.1 Trbal Cansul=or. Asslst3rme
10
10
Ma
52:05C
5.0 Project Specific Anal isdAddendum
5.1 AdmMistradveDraftPCA'Addanaium
Introdueftn
f
6
5660
Prolect DeSan San
1
2
f
2
11
51i55
Fnvfmnmenl M—eklbi.
4
5440
PSArAddcnVum Analysis
Assthetcs ard'Ylsual;
1
f
7
5555
Acdcaltere and ForeE1 R_scurces
1
1
5110
AlrQuallty
1
1
14t6
$3.170
Arc vaeoeHfs Dr1ca',rrllbal. Cultvra'.. Rysa�nrces
E
10
$1 70
Blom"ca ReSaurr;e?
1D
I 12
S-1d90
Geol vDt3tPal?3;4Alneral Reswrces
a
10
51,270
Greenhouse Gas Emisgans
1
12
13
52,59
Enerav
1
10
11
52 15
Hazardous WterlaisJPutiTC Heal) and Sar;y
1
S
7
$655
Hys]rrul 3rdwarer'Qualilyf
6
5105E
Land Use and PlanmEn IPa ulator, and Housinm
2
5390
Noise
1
12
13
52,595
Recreation
2
1 2
1 $220
Trans vt3ton
1
>i
1 5
Sf35
Public SerAces,'Ullllt'es 3nd S?rsice SSstems
1
f
1 7
SMS
W110re
1
6
7
5555
A&WnlslraMm S?Rs
1
f
7
$855
References
2
2
S220
5.2 Screencheck Drafi PyA-,AdoL-rlLrT
2
S
if
26
53 950
5.3 Flna`: PSAlAddendvr.
1
6
E
1
18
52 900
6.0 Notice of Determination
6.1 NoOme of Detennlnat �n
A
6
557
Sezo
7.0 Pr sect Mana ement and Meetin ,'Henri s
,A PrO ectMara ,amecl
2
5
10
17
54.225
7.2 Meetlnoshde3nn
5
12
16
—' 230
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
5-AM]
5500
TOTAL HOURS
2
22
78
52
80
a
66
135
5
400
•Percent of Total Labor(Hours
0.5%
5.5%
19.0%
13.0%
15.0%
0.0%
12:1,%
M.S%
TOTAL COSTS junth deliverab'lesdexpensesp
$72,445
QAQC - QuaRti, Asswayic .Qug�liy Grp oI RtG - RE-quIatOry SpeclaEtst
PIC - Principal -In -Charge TM - Technlcal Manager
PM - Project Manaaar rah - EmAronfnental Analyst
BI0 - BEOlalosi galbwP -- GraphleslWonJ Procassing
CUL - CUltur'AI Resource Soe5:1a: st ODC - Cuter Direct Cuts
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and
prior to commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at
its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the
type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Consultant
agrees to provide insurance in accordance with requirements set forth here. If
Consultant uses existing coverage to comply and that coverage does not meet
these requirements, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the
existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance, statutory limits, and Employer's Liability
Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each
accident for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily injury by
disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700
of the Labor Code.
Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council, boards
and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees.
B. General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with
coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form
CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000) general aggregate. The policy
shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, personal and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including
the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Consultant
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit each accident.
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D. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be
performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of
two million dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and four million dollars
($4,000,000) in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date,
or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement and
Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no
less than three years after completion of the Services required by this
Agreement.
4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing
insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements 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 from
each of its subconsultants.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
excess liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, if required, but not
including professional liability, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees shall be included as insureds under such policies.
C. Primary and Non Contributory. All liability coverage shall apply on a primary
basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by City.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30) calendar
days' notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten (10)
calendar days' notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to the
following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a
waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other
endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. Insurance certificates
and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to
commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be
kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by
a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least
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fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of
insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or
extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or
reduced, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice
of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of
insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has
been provided through another insurance company or companies. City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, at any time.
B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of
insurance required by giving Consultant sixty (60) calendar days' advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to Consultant, City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Consultant agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Consultant enters into
contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review. Failure
of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any liability on
City, or its employees. Consultant shall require and verify that all
subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated
herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors
shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
D. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided
by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for
purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not
intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher
limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be
entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any
available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of
insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
F. Self -insured Retentions. Any self -insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self -insured
retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-
insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements unless
approved by City.
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G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Consultant or any subconsultant fails
to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall have
the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to terminate this
Agreement, or to suspend Consultant's right to proceed until proper
evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall, at City's
sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to Consultant or reimbursed
by Consultant upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice
of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve
coverage under any of the required liability policies. City assumes no
obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to
monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve
City.
Consultant's Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the
Work.
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