HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Storm Drain Evaluation — Approval of PSA - Contract No. 6277TO:
FROM:
CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
November 24, 2015
Agenda Item No. 9
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
David A. Webb, Public Works Director - 949-644-3311,
dawebb@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Iris Lee, Senior Civil Engineer
PHONE: 949-644-3323
TITLE: Storm Drain Evaluation — Approval of Professional Services
Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. - Contract No. 6277
ABSTRACT:
Staff has solicited and received proposals for the Storm Drain Evaluation project, and is
requesting City Council approval to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
with Downstream Services, Inc. (Downstream) of Escondido, California.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. 6277, with Downstream
Services, Inc. of Escondido, California, to provide storm drain evaluation services at a
not -to -exceed price of $200,000.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Agreement.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The current adopted budget includes sufficient funding for this contract work. It will be
expensed to the Storm Drain Systems Repair account in the Capital Improvement
Program budget, Account No. 15D01 -Unassigned -010 -Unassigned; 01001926-980000-
15D01.
DISCUSSION:
The older portions of the City's storm drain system were built more than fifty (50) years
ago. As part of the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Capital Improvement Project budget, funding
was allocated to inspect and assess the integrity of these older portions of the system.
In September 2015, staff solicited for competitive proposals to perform a video
assessment of approximately 24,000 linear feet of corrugated metal storm drain
pipeline. Three (3) of the five (5) firms invited to propose on this work responded. The
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proposals received were reviewed by a panel comprised of both Municipal Operations
and Public Works staff. The ranking criteria included qualification, project
understanding, experience, and service cost. Downstream Services, Inc. was selected
as the most qualified and responsive firm for this project.
As the existing storm drain system's conditions are uncertain, pipe clearing may be
required along certain segments to facilitate the inspection process. Unit prices for
clearing varying pipeline sizes have been included in the contract. As such, a not -to -
exceed contract of $200,000.000 was negotiated. Upon issuance of the Notice -to -
Proceed, Downstream will have up to seventy-five (75) working days to complete the
work. The aggregated data produced will be used to update the City's database and
used as the basis to program future needed storm drain improvement projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) of
the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Professional Services Agreement
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ATTACHMENT A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH DOWNSTREAM SERVICES, INC. FOR
STORM DRAIN EVALUATION SERVICES
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this 24th day of November, 2015 ("Effective Date"), by and between
the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city
("City"), and DOWNSTREAM SERVICES, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant"),
whose address is 2855 Progress Place, Escondido, California 92029, 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 develop a storm drain maintenance and capital construction
program and engage Consultant to provide sewer video inspection services and
as -needed pipeline clearing ("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, 2016, 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
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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 Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($200,000.00), 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
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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 Kim Carr 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 Public Works Department. City's
Public Works 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 the highest professional
standards. 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 the highest professional standard.
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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
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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 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.
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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"), which (1) requires such persons to
disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work
performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or
participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest.
24.2 If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the
Act. 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: David A. Webb, Public Works Director
Public Works 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: Wilma G. Roberts
Downstream Services, Inc.
2855 Progress Place
Escondido, CA 92029
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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 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. PREVAILING WAGES
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California,
not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal holidays and
overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the Work
contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the Work
to be done according to the Agreement by the Consultant and any subcontractor. In
accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of
Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the
locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said determination
is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774, and
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requesting one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is required
to obtain the wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post
at the job site the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the
Contractor or any subcontractor under him/her to comply with all State of California
labor laws, rules and regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable
for any violation thereof.
29. STANDARD PROVISIONS
29.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are
true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
29.2 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.
29.3 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.
29.4 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.
29.5 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.
29.6 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.
29.7 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.
29.8 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.
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29.9 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.
29.10 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.
29.11 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.
29.12 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 ATTON OFFICE
Date:
By: ►'y
Aaron C. Harp c,*w ii 1611
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Date:
go
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
By:
Edward D. Selich
Mayor
CONSULTANT: Downstream Services,
Inc., a California corporation
Date:
Bv:
Wilma G. Roberts
President/Chief Financial Officer
[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
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Facilitate a pre -mobilization meeting with City staff to detail work plan and schedule.
2. Provide a detailed work plan to the City for review and approval a minimum of five
(5) work days prior to the pre -mobilization meeting. Said work plan shall, at a
minimum, include:
General:
• Work order and schedule
• Traffic control
Video Inspection:
• Proposed equipment
• Equipment capabilities
• Back-up equipment and strategy
• Inspection and documentation methodology
• Sample observation log
• Troubleshooting methodology
• Recording and labeling convention
Pipeline Clearing:
• Proposed equipment
• Equipment capabilities
• Back-up equipment and strategy
• Clearing methodology
• Disposal
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3. Video inspection shall include a detailed colored -video, voice -narrated, captioned
documentation of the contract -stipulated storm drain pipeline, manhole, catch
basins, ditches, and appurtenances within the project scope. At a minimum, the
observations shall include cracks, laterals, fractures, offset pipelines/joints, sags,
open pipeline/joints, line deviations, missing sections, infiltration, debris, roots,
vermin, defects, etc. The file shall also include still images of noted defects in high-
quality digital format.
4. Remove all native and non-native foreign objects (or any other blockage material)
from the storm drain pipeline to properly inspect the system. Due to the nature and
age of the system, Consultant shall exercise extra care during the course of work to
not damage the storm drain. Any repair work resulting from the Consultant's
operations shall be borne by the Consultant.
5. Submit all video, photographic, and observation logs to the City in an organized
manner, as detailed in the Consultant -prepared, City -approved work plan.
6. Submit inventory data in a GIS format compatible with the City's database.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Consultant shall be qualified to perform the work as noted in the RFP, have a
minimum of five (5) years of professional working history in projects of similar scope,
and satisfactory references from previous clients with similar project scope.
2. Consultant shall be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with
City staff. Consultant shall be fluent in the English language for both direction and
safety purposes and shall also demonstrate the capability to read, interpret, and
understand the City's record documents.
3. All work and equipment utilized shall conform to all federal, state, and local
requirements, including, but not limited to work performed in confined spaces and/or
gas hazardous environments. Consultants shall also comply with City safety
requirements.
4. Where applicable, work shall generally conform to the City's Standard Special
Provisions and Standard Drawings for Public Works Construction, (1994 edition),
including Supplements; and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
(2009 edition), including supplements.
5. At the time of award and until completion of work, the Consultant shall possess a
valid City of Newport Beach business license, as well as any and all necessary
permits and licenses necessary to complete the Work in place.
6. Normal working hours are limited to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday.
Should the Consultant elect to work later than 4:30p.m (up to 6:30p.m.) on
weekdays, or between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Consultant must
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first obtain explicit written permission from the City. The City reserves the right to
deny any or all such requests.
The City recognizes special circumstances where work outside of normal hours
(including night work) is required. Special arrangements shall be brought to the
City's attention at least five (5) working days in advance of actual work for approval.
No additional compensation will be provided for work outside of normal working
hours.
7. Consultant shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary for
the video inspection and cleaning of various lengths and sizes of storm drain
pipelines throughout the City of Newport Beach, as conceptually illustrated Section
3, Appendix B of the RFP. Electronic shape files and storm drain database will be
provided to the successful bidder.
8. Consultant shall complete the Base Work (20,000 LF) within 60 consecutive working
days from the Notice to Proceed. Excluding inclement weather, holidays, and
approved extensions, each consecutive calendar day after the 60 allocated contract
time, the Consultant shall pay to the City or have withheld from monies due, the daily
sum of $200.00. Execution of the Agreement shall constitute agreement by the City
and Consultant that $200.00 per calendar day is the minimum value of the cost and
actual damage caused by the failure of the Consultant to complete the Contract work
within the allocated time.
9. Should the City elect the include the 4,000 LF of Additive Work to the Contract, the
Consultant shall complete Base Work plus Additive Work within 75 consecutive
working days. Other terms will remain as detailed in General Requirement No. 8.
10. Consultant shall coordinate work with City to minimize conflict with other City efforts.
11. Consultant shall coordinate with City for suitable video inspection and clearing times
due to tidal or weather conditions.
12. Consultant shall provide traffic control and access in accordance of Section 7-10 of
the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (GreenBook) and the
Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH), latest edition. Work along major
arterials may require traffic control plans signed and prepared by a California -
licensed traffic engineer. Cost of preparing said traffic control plans will be
reimbursed to the Consultant by the City, without markup. Costs of establishing all
traffic control under this Agreement shall be paid for by the Consultant.
13. Consultant shall arrange for and dispose of waste material generated from the Work.
14. Consultant shall protect all existing improvements, which is not specifically
prescribed in this Contract, in place. Consultant shall be fully responsible for
replacing, adjusting, or repairing said damages to the City's satisfaction.
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15. Construction materials and equipment shall not be stored in streets, roads, or
sidewalks. Consultants shall be responsible for identifying a storage location, if
necessary.
16. Notification to residents and businesses shall be provided at least 48 -hours in
advance of the operation at that location. Access into and out of residences and
businesses shall be maintained at all times.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Consultant shall have the ability to import and edit the City's shape files and storm
drain database.
2. If necessary, the Consultant shall bypass all storm drain flows, and shall be
responsible for all costs associated with the bypass system.
3. Consultant shall bear cost of reverse set-ups or re -set ups, if applicable.
4. Costs required to clear and grub project location access point to perform work shall
be embedded in video inspection unit price.
5. Video shall be documented in high-quality color -video format (MPEG1 or City -
approved equivalent). Still digital files shall be documented in high-quality digital still
(JPEG or City -approved equivalent). Still images shall be no less than three (3) and
no greater than eight (8) megapixels.
6. The video camera used for inspection and documentation shall be one specifically
designed and constructed for such services. Lighting for the camera shall be
suitable to allow a clear picture of the entire periphery of the pipe. The camera shall
be operative in various climate conditions.
7. The camera must move through the pipe at a speed not greater than 30 feet per
minute. The video shall indicate the distance along the pipe. The distance shall
have an accuracy of one foot per 100 feet. Film the entire circumference at each
joint. Stop the camera and pan when necessary to document defects.
8. Equipment shall be capable of recording reaches of at least 1,000 feet in one
direction.
9. Consultant shall, at a minimum, have the capabilities of videoing and clearing pipe
diameters ranging from six -inches (6") to forty-eight inches (48").
10. If the Consultant elects to use City water, he may arrange for a temporary meter with
the City's Revenue Division. Water used for this project shall be paid for by the
Consultant. The City will designate the location of the fire hydrant or other
acceptable connections. City reserves the right to limit the location, times, and rates
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of drawing such water. Consultant shall make every effort to conserve water used
and to contain the discharge and dispose of it properly.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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PROPOSAL COST SHEET
For Proposals, Contractors shall bid based on the specifications provided in the Scope of Work as listed
in this RFP. Costs shall include ALL items necessary to complete the work, including, but not limited to,
labor, equipment, prevailing wage, insurances, transportation, materials, disposal, direct & indirect
costs, etc. Please note that bonds are requested for the project; pricing shall also reflect bonding
requirements.
STORM DRAIN EVALUATION TOTAL NOT -TO -EXCEED COST FOR CONTRACT WORK
BASE WORK (20,000 LF) $ 55,000
ADDITIVE WORK (4,000 LF) $ 11,000
(The Additive Work may be added to or deleted from the Contract, all or a portion, at the City's sole
discretion.)
STORM DRAIN EVALUATION UNIT PRICES
The unit prices below will be used to credit or deduct a proportionate amount from the total Contract
cost noted above.
Video Inspection (per LF)
Storm Drain Clearing (per LF)
(6" to 8" diameter)
Storm Drain Clearing (per LF)
(10" to 12" diameter)
Storm Drain Clearing (per LF)
(15" to 18" diameter)
Storm Drain Clearing (per LF)
(21" to 24" diameter)
Storm Drain Clearing (per LF)
(30" to 36" diameter)
$ 2.75
$ 1.00
$ 2.00
$ 3.50
7.50
$ 18.00
Storm Drain Clearing (per LF)
(42" to 48" diameter) $ 25.00
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V -Ditch Clearing (per LF)
Catch Basin Clearing (each)
Labor rate
$ 0.80
` 65.00
98.00
/Hr
Any additional or supplemental pricing may be included on a separate sheet, however this pricing sheet
must be completed and submitted. Contractor shall identify any other related fees or costs associated
with the project or work, including, but not limited to lumber replacement and supply.
The undersigned certifies that submission of this proposal is made without prior understanding,
arrangement, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a Proposal for
the same services, and is in all respects fair and without collusion of fraud. The undersigned certifies that
they have not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Newport Beach public
officer. The undersigned understands collusive practices are a violation of State and Federal law and can
result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.
Downstream Services, Inc.
Proposer
Wilma Roberts, President
Printed Name and Title
9/25/2015
Date
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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 officers, agents,
employees and volunteers.
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 one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence, two million dollars ($2,000,000) 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 elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees
and volunteers 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 and its officers, officials, employees, and agents 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. 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. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
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Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from
Contractor's performance under this Contract, 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.
H. 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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