HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-10072-1 - PSA for Business Continuity and Disaster PlanPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ATLAS PLANNING SOLUTIONS FOR
BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER PLAN
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this 26th day of November, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between the
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"),
and ATLAS PLANNING SOLUTIONS, a California corporation ("Consultant"), whose
address is 6578 Barranca Dr., Riverside, CA 92506, 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 Business Continuity and Disaster
Plan Assessment ("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:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on December 31, 2026, 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 Thirty Nine Thousand Five
Hundred Sixty Dollars and 00/100 ($39,560.00), 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.
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.
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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 Aaron Pfannenstiel 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 Finance Department. City's Finance
Director 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
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.
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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.
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
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
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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 seg., 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: Finance Director
Finance Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attn: Aaron Pfannenstiel
Atlas Planning Solutions
6578 Barranca Dr
Riverside, CA 92506
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,
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
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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.).
27. TERMINATION
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.
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.
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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 ATT RNEY'S OFFICE
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CW Attorney
ATTEST:
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By:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
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Finance Director
CONSULTANT: ATLAS PLANNING
SOLUTIONS, a California corporation
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By:
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Chief Executive Officer
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By:
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Chief
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Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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ncial Officer/Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
TERMS INCORPORATED FROM THE RFP
Minimum Qualifications:
Consultant shall:
• Have qualified personnel that will work on this project who have prerequisite knowledge
and experience.
• Have at least three (3) satisfactory references for services similar to this RFP within the
past five (5) years.
• Maintain the confidentiality of and not disclose the Plans and the Plans' information. The
City reserves the right to require a confidentiality and/or non -disclosure agreement.
• Meet the insurance requirements.
• Maintain a City of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
Description:
The Director of Finance, or designee, shall establish a project -specific timeline and scope of work.
The project timeline is subject to change by the Director of Finance, or designee. It is generally
expected that fieldwork will commence upon execution of the agreement and that the consultant
shall provide the City a draft report followed by a final report over the course of a few months,
unless otherwise specified by the Director of Finance, or designee. The final report should be
addressed to the attention of the Director of Finance. The City reserves the right to adjust these
deadlines at its sole discretion.
At a minimum, the Plans consist of the following files:
A. City of Newport Beach Emergency Operations Guide (approximately 60 pages)
This is a quick reference guide for the initial phase of an emergency and is generally
applicable to all hazards. Roles and responsibilities of City departments are summarized.
Checklists are provided for various hazards, mass notifications, evacuations and
sheltering, and the emergency operations center room.
B. City of Newport Beach Emergency Operations Plan (approximately 120 pages)
This is intended to be the primary document describing the conduct of emergency
management activities. A general legal and conceptual framework is provided for incident
management. Specific types of emergencies and response considerations are briefly
discussed but not addressed in detail, because there are separate functional and hazard
specific annexes. Additional separate documents are identified (e.g. Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan, General Plan Safety Element, etc.). Various emergency response
concepts and resources are briefly explained.
C. Newport Beach Continuity Plan (approximately 620 pages)
For events requiring continuity plan activation this is the single point of information to help
direct actions to be taken in response, as well as information about resumption and
recovery of operations. Specific departmental information is outlined in the document's
appendices. Continuity of government and essential functions are addressed. Key
elements addressed include: essential functions; orders of succession; delegations of
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authority; alternate facilities; vital records, databases, systems, and equipment; testing,
training, exercises; etc.
D. City of Newport Beach Tsunami Incident Action Plan (approximately 40 pages)
This includes checklists of specific tasks for specific departments in the event of a tsunami.
Additional information about tsunamis is also provided.
Plans are considered for official use only, should be kept confidential by the contractor, and should
not be disclosed by the contractor. The City may or may not identify other files as Plans. If the
City identifies other files as Plans, then those files also will be part of the scope of services.
Examples of some of the other files that the City may or may not identify as Plans are the separate
documents identified (e.g. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, General Plan Safety Element, etc.) but
not included in the City of Newport Beach Emergency Operations Plan. Prior -year versions of
the City's Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan may be publicly available
at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i/find/disaster-preparedness-information.
The contractor shall prepare a report to help the City evaluate the adequacy of the Plans within
the context of the City's specific needs and background. The City may consider, and potentially
implement, the contractor's recommendations if revisions to the Plans are warranted. Background
information about the City is provided in the introduction to this RFP. Required tasks include:
Determine whether the City has Plans that define and address the following key elements
of business continuity and disaster planning:
a. Essential Functions
b. Lines of Succession and Delegation of Authority
c. Alternate Facilities
d. Vital Systems, Services, Equipment and Supplies
e. Timely Resumption of Computer Processing Following Interruption of Service
f. Training Exercises to Ensure Readiness and Preparedness
2. Determine whether the Plans provide a comprehensive strategy outlining how the City will
continue operating during and after a disaster. Determining comprehensiveness would
be identifying key elements that are not defined and addressed by the Plans but that are
considered critical by best practices of the business continuity and disaster planning
industry.
3. Determine the Plans' strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in
addressing disaster preparedness and disaster response capabilities.
4. Conduct a risk and impact analysis that incorporates input from City staff. The intention
is to:
a. Assist the City with evaluating the adequacy of the Plans
b. Identify any critical key elements to add to the Plans
c. Identify risks and impacts not adequately addressed by the Plans. Risks and
impacts should be reasonable in the context of the City's background.
The consultant's report should summarize their conclusions, including:
1. Briefly describe the adequacy of the City's Plans and the reasons for that determination.
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2. List and describe very important recommendations that are desirable but not critical, if
any.
3. List and describe very important recommendations that are critical, if any.
4. Briefly describe the work performed for the four (4) required tasks above, and how those
tasks helped determine the adequacy of the City's Plans and the consultant's
recommendations.
June 4, 2025
Shaun Tormey
Senior Buyer
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Mr. Tormey,
We are pleased to submit this proposal for consulting services to update the City of Newport Beach's Business
Continuity and Disaster Planning Assessment. At Atlas Planning Solutions (APS), we understand the critical
importance of these plans in ensuring the preparedness and resilience of communities in the face of natural
disasters and emergencies.
APS offers comprehensive emergency management consulting and disaster preparedness services with a focus
on emergency management and hazard mitigation. Relying on our experienced staff, the APS Team will deliver
a thorough, actionable, and sophisticated product that will support the City's needs. Relying on our recent
experience supporting the City's Emergency Operations Plan update and preparation of other emergency
management documents, our team is ready to hit the ground running on this assessment.
To further enhance our Team's capabilities, APS is partnering with Navigating Preparedness Associates, a Small
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise that provides emergency management consulting services throughout
California. Our two firms have collaborated on projects like this for the past five years.
For the APS Team, Aaron Pfannenstiel will serve as the project manager and the City's primary point of contact.
Mr. Pfannenstiel is committed to ensuring the highest quality product and process for the City and ensures that
all personnel proposed will work on this project.
As a firm principal, Aaron is authorized to negotiate and execute contracts
on behalf of the firm and affirms the following:
This proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 180
calendar days from the date of submittal.
The APS Team is obligated by all addenda to this RFP.
All information submitted with this proposal is true and correct.
If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview with our
team, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully submitted,
Aaron Pfannenstiel
Atlas Planning Solutions
6578 Barranca Dr
Riverside, CA 92506
www.atiasplanning.org
Aaron Pfannenstiel I Principal
Phone: 951-444-9379
aarona_atlasplanning.org
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Table of Contents
Cover Letter .................
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A.
Company Qualifications and Experience.........................................................................................................1
AtlasPlanning Solutions...................................................................................................................................1
Navigating Preparedness Associates(NPA).....................................................................................................1
B.
Project Related Experience..............................................................................................................................3
C.
Qualifications and Experience of Proposed Project Staff.................................................................................7
D.
Team Resumes................................................................................................................................................8
E.
Current Workload and Ability to Deploy.........................................................................................................13
F.
Professional References................................................................................................................................13
G.
Project Approach and Methodology...............................................................................................................14
Task 1: Plan Identification and Data Gathering...............................................................................................14
Task 2: Comprehensiveness Determination...................................................................................................15
Task3: Plan Assessment................................................................................................................................15
Task 4: Risk and Impact Analysis......._............._................................._............---...........................................16
H.
Proposed Schedule........................................................................................................................................17
Appendix A - Required Forms..............................................................................................
Separate Cover
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A. Company Qualifications and Experience
Atlas Planning Solutions
Atlas Planning Solutions focuses on making the world a better
place. Founded in 2018 in Riverside, California, our mission
is to leverage our skills and experience in comprehensive
planning, climate adaptation, and hazard mitigation, offering
clients a wide range of consulting services to help them
navigate their complex problems and issues. Our focus is on
successful client outcomes that build agency capacity, create
resilient places to live and work, and create communities that
thrive in this ever -changing landscape.
As a small, woman -owned, and disabled veteran -owned
business in the State of California, Atlas Planning Solutions
understands that successful outcomes rely on client
satisfaction, optimal project management, and a clear
understanding of clients' needs. We strive to exceed our
clients' expectations, which has translated into repeat business and numerous referrals for our services.
Atlas Planning Solutions Business Information
Legal Name: Atlas Planning Solutions IS -Corporation, Incorporated in 2018 in the State of California.
Address: 6578 Barranca Drive, Riverside, CA 92506
Phone: 951-444-9376
Email: aaron(a)atlasplanninp.org; suzanne(a�atlasplanninq.orq
Firm Principals/ Officers:
• Suzanne Murray — Principal/ CEO
• Aaron Pfannenstiel — Principal/ CFO/Project Manager
Staff Members:
• Crystal Stueve — Senior Planner (APS team member since 2020)
• Robert Jackson — Associate Planner (APS team member since 2020)
Number of Years in Business: 5+ years
Number of Years Performing Requested Services: 23+ Years
*To better serve Newport Beach, Atlas Planning Solutions has partnered with one of our
colleague firms that we frequently team with on projects like this. A description of this firm is
provided below:
N Navigating Preparedness Associates (NPA)
w E Navigating Preparedness Associates (NPA), Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) is a Disabled Veteran -
Owned Small Business Enterprise (SDVBE), California #1770371, with a single office located in
Lafayette, California. Founded in 2014, NPA provides emergency management solutions for local, state, and
federal government and private industry. Our associates are experts in delivering solutions across a broad
spectrum of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery functions.
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NPA's Managing Director, Lee Rosenberg, is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) with over 35 years of
experience leading real -world contingency operations and addressing complex emergency and disaster issues.
Mr. Rosenberg is a retired US Navy Captain who also served as a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Region IX (RIX) Federal Coordinating Officer.
Legal name
Navigating Preparedness Associates, LLC
Mailing and physical address
3245 Driftwood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone, fax, and website
(925) 381-0583
www.Navigatingpreparedness.com
List of corporate officers with titles
Lee Rosenberg, Managing Director
NPA has decades of experience in the following areas:
• City, County, and Special District Emergency Operations Plans
• Continuity of Operations Plans for cities and counties
• Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) 2000 Compliant Hazard Mitigation Plans
• Catastrophic Incident Planning
• Water District Emergency Preparedness
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Maritime Threat Analysis and Response
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Compliant Exercises
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B. Project Related Experience
Atlas Planning Solutions' Emergency Operations Planning Experience
Atlas Planning Solutions staff have completed or are currently working on several Emergency Operations Plans
throughout the State. With extensive experience assisting communities as they address the changing legislative
requirements and frameworks governing emergency planning within California, Atlas Planning Solutions has a
breadth of experience to support the City.
Over the past 10 years, Atlas Planning Solutions staff have assisted the following jurisdictions throughout
California:
APS & NPA Prior EOP Experience
Jurisdiction
APS
NPA
City of Pico Rivera (2025) *
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Mission Viejo (2025) '
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Aliso Viejo (2024) `
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Costa Mesa (2023) '
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Huntington Beach (2021) "
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Loma Linda (2023) *
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Newport Beach (2022)
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Ontario (2023) *
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of Rancho Cucamonga (2023) *
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
City of San Bernardino (2023) *
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
County of Santa Barbara (2023)
Prime Consultant
Subconsultant
County of Inyo (2023)
Subconsultant
Prime Consultant
City Pittsburg (2022)
N/A
Prime Consultant
City of Fairfield (2021)
N/A
Prime Consultant
City of Redwood City (2018)
N/A
Prime Consultant
Port of Oakland (2017)
NIA
Prime Consultant
Water Emergency Transportation Authority
(2016
NIA
Prime Consultant
Town of Paradise (2021)
N/A
Prime Consultant
City of Hermosa Beach (2021)
N/A
Prime Consultant
City of Torrance (2021)
N/A
Prime Consultant
Indicates projects in which APS has also assisted with the LHMP
The following representative projects provide reference information for Atlas Planning Solutions:
2023 Santa Barbara County EOP Update I County of Santa Barbara, CA
APS recently assisted the County with an update to its 2018 EOP. This update was completed on an extremely
condensed timeline to meet the County's deadline needs. The update focused on condensing the plan to include
more concise and pertinent information and ensuring the plan meets the 2024 Cal OES Emergency Plan Review
Crosswalk guidelines. The EOP update planning process focused on supporting vulnerable populations and
meeting new DEIA requirements set forth by the State. Representatives for vulnerable populations throughout
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the county were included in the planning process as they attended workshops and working groups. Additionally,
APS conducted a Tabletop Exercise for the EOP. Vulnerable populations representatives were also included in
the tabletop exercise.
Duration: October 2023 — December 2023
Type of Contract: EOP Update
Key Staff:
Company Name
Contact Name and Title
Company Address
Contact Telephone Number
Contact Email
County of Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Management
4408 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Timeframe August 2023- December 2023
The project included an update to the County's Emergency Operations Plan, several annexes, and a
focused Access and Functional Needs outreach and engagement process.
2022 Newport Beach EOP Update) City of Newport Beach, CA
Atlas Planning Solutions updated the City of Newport Beach's 2011 EOP. This update focused on making the
original plan more concise and actionable and ensuring the plan met the guidelines outlined in the 2020 Cal OES
Emergency Plan Review Crosswalk guidelines. As part of the EOP update, APS created the following annexes:
Alert and Warning, Evacuation, Pandemic Response, and Public Safety Power Shutoff. APS assisted the City
with integrating a whole community approach to their EOP to ensure DAFN and other vulnerable populations
were considered during the planning process.
Duration: February 2022 — December 2022
Type of Contract: EOP Update
Key Staff:
L
Company Name City of Newport Beach
Contact Name and Title
Company Address 870 Santa Barbara Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92669
Contact Telephone Number
Contact Email
Timeframe February 2022 — December 2022
The project included an update to the City's 2011 Emergency Operations Plan and the development of
functional annexes.
2022 / 2017 / 2012 Huntington Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Updates; 2022 EOP Update ( City of
Huntington Beach, CA
APS currently provides the City of Huntington Beach with on -call emergency management assistance. Under
this contract, APS staff assist the City's Emergency Manager with emergency management -related tasks, such
as the recent preparation of a Tsunami Annex to the EOP and modifications to existing annexes completed by
the City in the past few years. Prior to this current effort, APS updated the City's EOP and developed additional
annexes to support several of the City's challenges. Previously, APS staff supported the past three LHMP
updates for the City (2022, 2017, and 2012). These updates included reviews of city plans and policies,
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identification of facilities necessary for city operation, prioritization of hazards, preparation of hazard profiles that
could impact the city, preparation of a risk assessment, and updated mitigation actions to reduce potential
vulnerabilities in the future. Cal OES and FEMA Region IX's final review of all three plans resulted in minimal
comments and revisions.
Contract Year: July 2021 — Current
Type of Contract: LHMP Update; EOP Update
Key Staff:
Company Name
Contact Name and Title
Project Reference Information
City of Huntington Beach
Company Address
2000 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Contact Telephone Number
Contact Email
Timeframe
July 2021 -Current
The project included updates to the City's LHMP and EOP. Prior updates conducted by APS staff include
the 2017 and 2012 updates.
The following representative projects provide reference information for Navigating Preparedness
Associates:
2025 Continuity of Operations Plan Development I City of Pittsburg, CA
NPA developed a new continuity of operations plan for the City of Pittsburg. The plan provided detailed guidance
for each City department. Key features were analysis and description of:
• Essential functions with priority rating and restoration timing
• Orders of succession
• Vital document
• Alternative locations for seat of government
• Essential staff
• Reconstitution of support services
• Devolution
The project included a series of workshops to obtain critical information and input. These workshops engage all
City departments.
Contract Year: January 2024 — May 2025
Type of Contract: Time and Material
Key Staff:
Company Name
City of Pittsburg CA
Contact Name and Title
Company Address
City of Pittsburg, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Contact Telephone Number
Contact Email
Timeframe
2024-2025
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2024 — 2025 Emergency Management Program Assessment, EOC SOP, Training and Tabletop Exercise
I East Valley Water District, City of Highland, CA
NPA conducted a thorough review of the water district's emergency management programs. The assessment
included a review of key guidance documents, interviews with staff and a workshop based on a disaster scenario.
The results were a set of areas for improvement with recommendations for implementation. The assessment
used FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 (CPG 101): Developing and Maintaining Emergency
Operations Plans as a framework. In addition to completing the assessment, NPA developed an emergency
operations standard operating procedure including EOC position guides and status boards. To complement the
EOC SOP, NPA delivered tailored EOC training for each Section and facilitated a tabletop exercise.
Duration: November 2023 — March 2025
Type of Contract: Time and Material
Key Staff:
Company Name
Project Reference Information
East Valley Water District, Director of Administrative Services
Contact Name and Title
Company Address
_
Contact Telephone Number
Contact Email
Timeframe
2024-2025
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C. Qualifications and Experience of Proposed Project Staff
The Atlas Planning Solutions team is comprised of key principals with diverse skill sets and experience. We
operate under a working principal model, whereby principal owners of the firm are actively involved and engaged
in day-to-day client management, deliverable preparation, and project oversight based on client needs.
Aaron Pfannenstiel will serve as the Management Contact and Project Manager for the APS Team. He has
over 20 years of community planning experience, focusing on emergency management, hazard mitigation, and
community resiliency. Mr. Pfannenstiel will devote time to each task to ensure the project is executed consistently
and smoothly.
Crystal Stueve will serve as the Deputy Project Manager for this project. With a strong background in writing
and research and reliance on over 20 years of experience working for local and federal agencies, she
understands the importance of clear communication; documentation of processes and outcomes; and developing
plans that are easy to read, understand, and implement.
Lee Rosenberg* is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
with nearly 40 years of experience leading real -world
contingency operations and addressing complex emergency
and disaster issues. Mr. Rosenberg is a retired US Navy
Captain who also served as a Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Region IX (RIX) Federal
Coordinating Officer. Mr. Rosenberg will serve as a senior
planner and subject matter expert for this project, lending his
experience and leadership to this project.
Jason Gwaltney* has over 20 years of experience in
emergency management and business and government
continuity planning, specializing in the development of
strategic, operational, and tactical plans for local and state
governments, utilities, multijurisdictional planning regions,
and private businesses. Mr. Gwaltney will serve as the lead
continuity of operations planner. He is a Disaster Recovery
Institute International Certified Business Continuity Planner.
n
Aaron Pfannenstiel
Project Manager
Crystal Stueve Lee Rosenberg
Deputy Project Ro Subject Matter Expert
Manager/Senior
Emergency Planner
Assistant Planner Jason Gwakney
staff Assistance Continuity Planning
Subject Matter Expert
Amber Johnson
Emergency and
ns
Amber Johnson* is a Certified Emergency Manager with Subject er
Matter
g y g Subject Matter Expert
over 12 years of experience driving disaster readiness and
leading large scale disaster response operations. Ms. Johnson will serve as a continuity of operations planner.
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D. Team Resumes
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AARON PFANNENSTIEL, AICP 951-444-9379
PROJECT MANAGER I SAFETY ELEMENT & HAZARD MITIGATION SME
Mr. Pfannenstiel is the Principal and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Atlas Planning Solutions (APS) and has
been with the organization since its founding in 2018. He brings 23 years of experience in community planning,
focusing on emergency management, hazard mitigation, and community resiliency, and has supported more
than 100 Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMPs) throughout the nation, with an emphasis on jurisdictions
throughout California. With a background in geology, environmental studies, and urban planning, he helps clients
understand hazards, assess vulnerabilities, and develop policies, programs, and mitigation strategies that make
communities safer. Aaron incorporates hazard mitigation into comprehensive planning projects to increase
resiliency in communities. He prepares local and multi -jurisdictional hazard mitigation plans, emergency
operations plans, general plans, and safety elements. Mr. Pfannenstiel has also prepared environmental
documents for CEQA compliance and due diligence and feasibility studies, and he has conducted community
outreach and education efforts in communities throughout California.
EDUCA TION
• MURP, 2005, Regional Planning/Urban Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
• BA, 2001, Environmental Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara
• BS, 2001, Geological Sciences, University of California at Santa Barbara
RELEVANT & CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Principal and CFO, Atlas Planning Solutions, Riverside CA Dec 2018 - Present
• Manages Local Hazard Mitigation Plan General Plan Safety Element updates for jurisdictions throughout
California (see Table 1 for a full list of relevant APS qualifications).
• Serves as Project Director and Project Manager for most of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plans and General
Plan Safety Element updates, for APS supporting California cities and counties.
• As a Safety Element and Hazard Mitigation Subject Matter Expert, regularly acts as the primary Technical
Liaison between City staff and technical implementation teams across all APS programs.
• Provides project oversight and quality assurance over all APS programs to ensure consistent, high -quality,
and timely products, services, and deliverables.
Senior Associate, PlaceWorks, Ontario CA May 2017 - Dec 2018
• Focused on natural hazards, hazard mitigation, resiliency and community planning.
Senior Project Manager, Michael Baker International, Ontario CA June 2004 — May 2017
• Specialized in General Plan Safety Elements, Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, Climate Adaptation, and
Emergency Management focused on the Western United States and throughout the nation.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), California, 021026
• American Planning Association (APA), California, 155482
• California Emergency Services Association
• American Institute of Certified Planners, 2006, 021026
LEED Accredited Professional, 2006
KEY SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE ROLE
Project Management Client Relations Budget Management
Meeting Facilitation Subject Matter Expertise Data Analysis and Visualization
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Crystal(a)atlasplannin.p. org
951-444-9379
SENIOR HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNER
Ms. Crystal Stueve provides more than 20 years of relevant professional experience and has authored, reviewed,
and edited dozens of plans, reports, and other similar documents for federal and local government institutions.
She has a strong working knowledge of emergency preparedness planning, risk assessments, and the
implications of these processes on government operations. Her time in the Military has enabled her to understand
internal workings of government offices and the manners in which information must be presented to achieve
uptake and ultimately achieve desired outcomes. She has also published numerous training and capacity
strengthening resources to enhance readiness for human and environmentally driven challenges including
climate challenges, with a focus on human -centered design.
EDUCATION
• MA, 2017, Mass Communications & Journalism, Kent State University
• BS, 2012, Intelligence Management, Henley -Putnam University
RELEVANT & CURRENT LEXPE RiENCE
Senior Planner, Atlas Planning Solutions, Riverside CA Nov 2020 - Present
• Supported over 50 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan updates and General Plan Safety Element updates for
various Southern California jurisdictions (see Table 1 for a full list of relevant APS qualifications).
• Served as the Senior Planner for more than 20 projects, including Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and General
Plan Safety Element updates, for 15 jurisdictions across Southern California.
Emergency Operations Center Specialist, San Bernardino Police Sep 2018 — Mar 2020
Department, San Bernadino CA
Supported the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies or disasters in functions relating to
emergency management.
Prepared emergency management media briefings and provide appropriate public notifications during EOC
activation events.
Emergency Operations Center Analyst, US Army Civil Affairs June 2008 — June 2012
and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, INC
• Monitored unfolding emergencies and wrote daily briefing reports to ensure situational awareness
• Worked with civil authorities, DoD agencies, and local military and civilian response authorities to
evaluate their resources and coordinate mutual support agreements where applicable.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• IS 100, 200, and 700/800 Certified
• United States Army Reserve
• DOD TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
KEY SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE ROLE
Project Management Client Relations
Emergency Operations Local/National Government
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Leadership
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E ROSENBERG., CEM
/ee.rosenberg@navigatingpreparedness.com
SAFETY ELEMENT & HAZARD MITIGATION SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Mr. Lee Rosenberg is the owner and managing director of Navigating Preparedness Associates. As the company
leader, he provides direction to staff who deliver comprehensive emergency preparedness services to the
government and industry. With more than 40 years of emergency management, national security, and homeland
security experience, Mr. Rosenberg has a broad and deep knowledge of the practical application of operations
and policy in these areas. He has a particular focus on hazard mitigation plan development and program
implementation. Mr. Rosenberg led the URS Corporation's Oakland environmental service department and West
Coast emergency preparedness practice from 2008 to 2014. He served as a Federal Coordinating Officer for
FEMA Region IX from 2006 to 2008, where he provided support to states for numerous presidentially declared
disasters. He has supported more than 50 Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMPs) throughout California and the
western United States.
E,DUCA Ti0JN
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), International Association of Emergency Managers, 2021
• Northwestern University, Master of Engineering Management
RELEVANT & CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Managing Director, Navigating Preparedness Associates, Lafayette CA Mar 2014 - Present
• Supports Local Hazard Mitigation Plan updates and Emergency Operations Plan updates for various
California jurisdictions.
• As an Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert, regularly advises City staff and technical
implementation teams in support of NPA programs.
• Manages a team of technical experts in the fields of emergency management, training and exercises, and
continuity of operations planning.
• Provides project oversight and quality assurance over all NPA programs to ensure consistent, high -quality,
and timely products, services, and deliverables.
Manager of Environmental Services, URS Corporation, Oakland CA Jan 2008 — Feb 2014
• Provided a wide range of technical expertise including innovative GIS solutions, air quality modeling services,
climate change management, crisis communications and economic analysis.
• Directed the URS California -wide emergency management practice area that delivered high quality
emergency preparedness response and contingency plans and conducted tailored emergency preparedness
training and exercises for Federal, state and local government and private industry.
Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA/DHS, Long Beach CA Jul 2006 —Jan 2008
• Led multiple teams in conducting Federal government disaster response and recovery operations in support
of the Stafford Act.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILiATICNS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Emergency Manager, CEM
KEY SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE ROLE
Project Management Client Relations Maritime Operations and Planning
Training and Exercises After Action Reporting Emergency Operations Plans
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L , jason@navigatingpreparedness. com
JASON
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY PLANNING SUBJECT MATTER
EXPERT
Jason Gwaltney has over 20 years' experience in emergency management and business and government
continuity planning, specializing in the development of strategic, operational, and tactical plans for local and
state governments, utilities, multijurisdictional planning regions, and private businesses. Additionally, Mr.
Gwaltney has an expert understanding of emergency management doctrine including the California
Standardized Emergency Management System, National Incident Management System, National Response
Framework, National Disaster Recovery Framework and FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG
101), as well as other local, regional, state, and military emergency planning policies. In his career, Mr.
Gwaltney has written over 100 contingency plans.
EDUCATION
• MPA, 2007, University of San Francisco
• BS, 2001, Interdisciplinary Sciences, University of West Florida
RELEVANT & CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Lead Planner, Contra Costa Health, Healthcare Coalition Continuity of Operations Plan, Martinez, CA
(2025)
• Created a novel approach to continuity planning, by defining essential functions that are applicable to all
organizations within the coalition. Manages a team of technical experts in the fields of emergency
management, training and exercises, and continuity of operations planning.
• Conducted a plan and policy review, led stakeholder meetings, and developed content for the plan.
Business Continuity Subject Matter Expert, California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, Business
Continuity Plan, Sacramento, CA (2024)
• Assisted Cal OEIS in the development of their Business Continuity Plan and Pandemic Annex.
• Assisted in the identification of mission essential functions, development of a risk assessment and business
impact assessment, and provided quality reviews of initial and final drafts of the plan and pandemic annex.
Lead Planner, Town of Nags Head Fire and Ocean Rescue Department, Emergency of Operations Plan,
Nags Head, NC (2023)
• Assisted the Town of Nags Head with developing and delivering and Emergency Operations Plan.
• Facilitated a strategic planning process, plan and policy review, EOP development, EOC Operations Guide
development, and the development of seven scenario- or function -specific annexes, including: Active
Shooter, Continuity of Operations, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Pandemic, and Recovery.
PiNIOVESStOk31ALAFFI'LVITIONS & C0?T1P:1CATiCC1AiS
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (DRI)
i PEY SKILLS RL2 LVANT TO THE ROLE
Emergency Management Strategic Planning Logistics Planning
Training and Exercises After Action Reporting Emergency Operations Plans
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ambe6ohnson05lO@gmail.com
EMERGENCY AND DISASTER OPERATIONS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Strategic emergency manager with 12+ years of experience driving disaster readiness and leading large scale
disaster response operations. Experienced consultant providing subject matter expertise for local, state, and
nationwide initiatives. Builds comprehensive response plans supported by industry research, forecasting, and
data analysis. Leads teams to operate in unpredictable, high stress environments while maintaining calm and
collected focus.
EDUCATION
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), International Association of Emergency Managers
• MS, 2015, Public Administration, Upper Iowa University
• BS, 2012, Emergency and Disaster Management, Upper Iowa University
RELEVANT & CURRENT E.)CPERIE C
Continuity of Operations Planning
• Initiated and led the early development of a comprehensive healthcare continuity program across Memorial
Hermann Health System sites, including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, and ambulatory centers.
Designed system -wide downtime procedures, integrated cyber incident preparedness, and established a
compliance tracking framework.
• Served as an advisor for Wakefield Brunswick, contributing to strategic COOP planning for a large healthcare
system. Provided subject matter expertise on interdepartmental coordination, continuity threat analysis, and
organizational risk mitigation strategies across clinical and administrative units.
• Supported integration of COOP principles into Emergency Operations Plans for a range of private, public,
and nonprofit clients. Guidance included essential function identification, leadership succession, resource
prioritization, and recovery planning.
Emergency Operations Planning
• As an independent consultant, developed and updated Emergency Operations Plans for clients including
public gardens, local government agencies, and regional healthcare systems. Plans were tailored to the
organization's structure, regulatory requirements, and operational risks, and commonly included annexes for
severe weather, pandemic response, and facility evacuation.
PROFESSIONAL AFrIL IATIONS & CERTIFICATIO.NS
• Certified Emergency Manager, CEM
• Associate Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional, Disaster Recovery Institute International
KEY SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE ,SOLE
Procedure Development Crisis Leadership
Training and Exercises Collaboration and Communication
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E. Current Workload and Ability to Deploy
Team Member
Location
Current Workload
Hours
Availability
Current Committed
Hours
Aaron Pfannenstiel
Long Beach, CA
40 hrs
20%
80%
Crystal Stueve
McKinney, TX
20 hrs art -time
35%
65%
Lee Rosenberg
Mora a, CA
40 hrs
20%
80%
Jason Gwaltney
Midlothian VA
40 hrs
25%
75%
Amber Johnson
Kingwood, TX
25 hrs
40%
60%
'Additional staff for the APS Team are available to support City of Newport Beach needs.
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G. Project Approach and Methodology
The APS Team understands the City's desire to develop and mobilize a process to evaluate its Emergency
Management Program and plans/policies. Our goal is to deliver a thorough product that identifies the gaps in
their program, necessary updates to existing plans and exceeds the City's expectations. To do this, we have
developed the following work program that relies on the tasks laid out in the RFP.
To effectively manage this effort, the APS Team will periodically conduct check in calls/meetings with the City's
project manager and key staff members to review project progress, discuss outstanding issues/items, create
opportunities to discuss critical issues/concerns uncovered during the process. These meetings are anticipated
to occur on a regular basis (bi-weekly) until adequate progress has been made on the project. Once the project
is running smoothly, these meetings can be modified to an acceptable timeframe agreed upon by the City and
APS Team. As project management is an ongoing process throughout this project, cost and hours associated
with it have been incorporated into each task.
Task 1: Plan Identification and Data Gathering
Task 1.1: Planning Team Development
The APS Team, in conjunction with the City's Project Manager, will develop a core planning team (Planning
Team) which will consist of key City staff that assist with critical emergency management functions. With the
creation of this team, APS will guide members through the review and assessment process to ensure the
objectives of the proposed work plan are met. To do this, the Planning Team will participate in the planning/review
process, attend meetings, and provide data and information, as requested.
Task Responsibilities
APS: APS will be the primary lead on this task
NPA: NPA staff will support APS staff on this task
Task 1.2: Data Gathering
During this task, the APS Team will work alongside the City to gather the plans, documents, and other information
to be reviewed, along with best practice guidance and checklists published by Federal (FEMA) and State (Cal
OES) agencies. The following key plans will be reviewed by the APS Team:
• City of Newport Beach Emergency Operations Guide
• City of Newport Beach Emergency Operations Plan
• Newport Beach Continuity Plan
• City of Newport Beach Tsunami Incident Action Plan
In addition to the above, as part of the scope of work, the APS team will review and assess other relevant plans
and documents identified during this task.
Guidance and checklists to determine the adequacy of the plans reviewed by the APS Team include:
• FEMA's CPG 101 — Comprehensive Preparedness Guide for developing and maintaining emergency
operations plans.
• Cal OES Emergency Operations Plan Review Crosswalk
• State of California Emergency Plan
• National Fire Protection Association: NFPA 1660, Standard for Emergency, Continuity, and Crisis
Management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
• FEMA: Continuity Guidance Circular
• FEMA: Continuity Assessment Tool
• NIST 800-34 Contingency Planning: A Practical Guide to Resilience
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Task Responsibilities
APS: APS staff will support NPA staff on this task
NPA: NPA will be the primary lead on this task
Task 1.3: Plan Review Tool Creation
APS will create a plan review tool that combines the guidance and best practices from the references identified
in Task 1.2. This crosswalk will be a single document that outlines the parameters for each plan to meet policies
and regulations. The crosswalk will include criteria to determine if the City has plans that define and address the
following key elements of business continuity and disaster planning:
• Essential Functions
• Lines of Succession and Delegation of Authority
• Alternate Facilities
• Vital Systems, Services, Equipment, and Supplies
• Timely Resumption of Computer Processing Following Interruption of Service
• Training Exercises to Ensure Readiness and Preparedness
Task Responsibilities
APS: APS staff will be the primary lead on this task assisting with the plan review tool creation.
NPA: NPA staff will support APS staff on this task.
Deliverables:
• Kickoff meeting to align expectations, confirm scheduling, and discuss project management,
• A project plan that clearly defines milestones/deliverables schedule for each component of the update
• Project Management Coordination Meetings will include a simple agenda and task tracking summary
• Plan Review Tool
Task 2: Comprehensiveness Determination
To accompany the plan review tool creation, the APS Team will also incorporate determinations regarding each
plan's ability to support continued operations during and after a disaster. For each plan, the APS Team will
identify key elements defined through industry standards and best practices that allow for objective determination
and consistency across the suite of plans reviewed.
The results of these analyses will be included in the final deliverable for the project.
Task Responsibilities
APS: APS staff will support NPA staff on this task.
NPA: NPA staff will be the primary lead in this task assisting with the comprehensive determinations of each
plan.
Deliverables:
• Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Compliance Tool
Task 3: Plan Assessment
The APS Team uses proven tools to conduct emergency management program assessments. To conduct the
assessment, The APS Team will engage City staff and utilize the crosswalk created in Tasks 2a and 2b to
complete the gap analysis, which will serve as the foundational tool for the plan assessment. Plans will be
assessed for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in addressing disaster preparedness
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and disaster response capabilities. Our commitment to delivering a robust gap analysis involves a systematic
and inclusive approach. The results of the analysis will be included in the final delivery for the project.
Task Responsibilities
APS: APS staff will be the primary review of emergency management plans like the Emergency Operations Plan,
Emergency Operations Guide, Tsunami Incident Action Plan.
NPA: NPA staff will be the primary reviewer of the continuity plan and support APS staff under this task.
Deliverables:
• Draft Plan Assessment identifying plan strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and areas of improvement.
Task 4: Risk and Impact Analysis
Through collaborative efforts, the APS Team and City will conduct a risk and impact analysis based on the plan
assessment. APS will assess if the plans address key elements of business continuity and disaster planning and
whether or not they provide a comprehensive strategy that outlines how the City will continue operating during
and after a disaster. The results of the risk and impact analysis will help determine:
• The adequacy of the plans
• Critical recommendations for each plan
• Optional recommendations for each plan
• Work performed for required tasks and how the determination of adequacy was reached for each plan
Upon completion of this task, the APS Team will develop the final delivery, which will be structured as follows:
• Introduction
• Plan Review Tool Overview
• Plan Assessment Summary
• Risk and Impact Analysis
• Final Recommendations
As part of this Assessment, the APS Team will also include many of the tools and analyses prepared as part of
Tasks 1 through 4 into an Appendix to the document to provide the detailed information used to create the
recommended path forward on the project.
Task Responsibilities
APS: APS staff will be the primary team members preparing the final deliverable under this task with support
from NPA team members.
NPA: NPA staff will be the primary team members supporting the risk and impact analysis under this task with
support from APS team members.
Deliverables:
Risk and Impact Analysis of plans reviewed as part of the Plan Assessment
Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Assessment Document
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H. Proposed Schedule
The schedule provided assumes an efficient planning process and discrete timeframes for project management and coordination. Based on the
proposed schedule, the Atlas Planning Solutions team anticipates a 4-month schedule to complete this project.
City of Newport Beach Project Schedule
Project Tasks
Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4
Task 1: Plan Identification and Data Gathering
Task 1.1: Planning Team Development
Task 1.2: Data Gathering
Task 1.3: Plan Review Tool Creation
Task 2: Comprehensiveness of Plans' Strategy
Task 3: Plan Assessment
Task 4: Risk and Impact Analysis
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Deliverable: Final Report of Business Continuity and Disaster Planning
* Denotes a Meeting Atlas Piannma Team Tasks j Staff Peview Perods
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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Cost File Assumptions
Proposed pricing for the Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Assessment prepared by the
Atlas Planning Solutions Team is provided below and adheres to the following assumptions:
• Pricing is based on the assumptions used to develop the proposed scope of work. If those
assumptions require modification and adjustment, the APS Team can work with the City
on refinements.
• The proposed pricing provided has been submitted as a fixed price that will remain
unchanged for the 1 year duration of the project.
• Pricing provided includes labor; materials; equipment; supervision; travel and expenses;
inflation/increases, and insurance necessary to provide the services under the proposed
scope of work and schedule.
• The proposed cost estimate will remain valid for 180 calendar days from the closing date
of the RFP.
• If additional cost detail is desired by the City, APS can provide this upon request.
On the following page, the APS Team has provided the responses required within the boxes
provided on the City's form. Please scroll down in the Staffs' Title response boxes to see the full
list of staff presented.
COST FILE
PRICING - REVIEWING BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER PLANS
TASKS/DELIVERABLE
STAFFS'
HOURLY
ESTIMATED
TOTAL NOT TO
TITLE
RATE
HOURS
EXCEED
TASK 1 (Identify Plans
1. Aaron
$12,100
and determine if
Pfannenstiel
1. $250
1.6
specific key elements
s p y
2. Crystal Stueve
2. $175
2. 18
3.6
3. Lee Rosenberg
3. $200
are defined and
4. Jason Gwaltney
4. $155
4.14
addressed)
5. Amber Johnson
$ 5. $140
6. $150
5.12
6. 16
$
Support Staff 6. SU
TASK 2 (Determine
1. Aaron
1. $250
1.4
$5,860
comprehensiveness of
Pfannenstiel
2 Crystal Stueve
2. $175
2.8
Plans' strategy)
3. Lee Rosenberg
3. $200
3.4
4. Jason Gwaltney
4. $155
4.8
5. Amber Johnson
$ 5. $140
6. $150
5. 8
6. 2
$
6. Support Staff
TASK 3 (Identify Plans
1. Aaron Pfannenstiel
1. $250
1.2
$7,380
strengths, weaknesses,
2. Crystal Stueve
2. $175
2. 8
and o
gaps, pp OrtUr11t12S
3. Lee Rosenberg
3. $200
3.4
4. Jason Gwaltney
4. $155
4.8
for improvement)
5. Amber Johnson
$ 5. $140
5. 16
$
6. Support Staff
6. $150
6.8
TASK 4 (Risk and
1. Aaron
66
$9,060
impact analysis)
p y )
Pfannenstiel
2. Crystal Stueve
2. $175
2.
3. Lee Rosenberg
3. $200
3.6
4. Jason Gwaltney
4. $155
4.8
5. Amber Johnson
$ 5. $140
5. 8
$
6. Support Staff
6. $150
6. 8
DELIVERABLE 1
1. Aaron Pfannenstiel
1. $250
1.2
$5,160
(Report about Plans
2. Crystal Stueve
2. $175
2.4
3. Lee Rosenberg
3. $200
3.2
adequacy and
4. Jason Gwaltney
4. $155
4.8
recommendations)
5. Amber Johnson
5. $140
$
5. 8
6.8
$
6. Support Staff
6. $150
TOTAL ANNUAL
$39,560
COST
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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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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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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4, Insured
Name. ATLAS PLANNING SOLUTIONS n
Account Number FV00000733
Address 6578 Banana Drive. Riverside, CA. 92606
Status Como0anl with Waived Deficiencies
Account Information
Account Number FV00000733
Risk Type Professional Services Agreement
Do Not Call Address Updated
Address Information