HomeMy WebLinkAboutA8534 - HOLMES STRUCTURE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Holmes Structures
Structural Review and Analysis
of the Belardo Road Parking Structure
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and
entered into on S fitrdot/ 2.., 2020, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a
California charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and Holmes Structures; a
California registered partnership ("Consultant"). City and Contractor are individually
referred to as "Party" and are collectively referred to as the "Parties".
RECITALS
A. City requires the services of a professional engineering firm to.complete a
structural engineering analysis of the Belardo Road Parking Structure in Palm Springs,
("Project").
B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal to provide the professional
structural engineering services to City under the terms of this Agreement.
C. Based on its experience, education, training, and reputation, Consultant is
qualified and desires to provide the necessary services to City for the Project.
D. City desires to retain the services of Consultant for the Project.
In consideration of these promises and mutual agreements, City agrees as
follows:
AGREEMENT
1. CONSULTANT SERVICES
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide professional parking management program and
evaluation services to City as described in the Scope of Services/Work attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference (the "services" or "work"),
excluding those services identified under "Construction Administration" which may be
added to the scope of work by amendment of this Agreement. Exhibit "A" includes the
agreed upon schedule of performance and the schedule of fees. Consultant warrants
that all services and work shall be performed .in a competent, professional, and
satisfactory manner consistent with prevailing industry standards. In the event of any
inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of Services/Work and the
terms set forth in this Agreement, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall govern.
1.2 Compliance with Law. Consultant services rendered under this
Agreement shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes and
ordinances and all lawful orders,-rules, and regulations.
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1.3 Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and
expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the
performance of the services required by this Agreement.
1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant
warrants that it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully
understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work
under this Agreement.
2. TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of the services to be performed by Consultant is an
essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and
diligently the work of this Agreement according to the agreed upon schedule of
performance set forth in Exhibit "A." Consultant shall not be accountable for delays in
the progress of its work caused by any condition beyond its control and without the fault
or negligence of Consultant. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional
compensation regardless of the party responsible for the delay.
3. COMPENSATION OF CONSULTANT
3.1 Compensation of Consultant. Consultant shall be compensated and
reimbursed for the services rendered under this Agreement in. accordance with the
schedule of fees set forth in Exhibit "A". The total amount of Compensation shall not
exceed Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($13,500).
3.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Consultant wishes to receive
payment, Consultant shall submit to City an invoice for services rendered prior to the
date of the invoice, no later than the first working day of such month, in the form
approved by City's finance director. Payments shall be based on the hourly rates set
forth in Exhibit "A" for authorized services performed. City shall pay Consultant for all
expenses stated in the invoice 'that are approved by City and consistent with this
Agreement, within thirty (30) days of receipt of Consultant's invoice.
3.3 Changes. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of
Services/Work is requested by City, Parties shall execute a written amendment to this
' Agreement, specifying all proposed amendments, including, but not limited to, any
additional fees. An amendment may be entered into:
A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents, work
product, or work, when required by the enactment or revision of any subsequent law; or
B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or
not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Consultant's
profession.
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3.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to, and contingent upon,
funds being appropriated by the City Council of City for each fiscal year. If such
appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without
penalty to City.
4. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
4.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
4.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered under this Agreement
shall be performed under the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit
"A." Any time period extension must be approved in writing.by the Contract Officer.
4.3 Force Majeure. The time for performance of services to be rendered
under this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable
causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant, if
Consultant'notifies the Contract Officer within ten (10) days of the commencement of
such condition. Unforeseeable causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God or of
a public enemy, acts of the government, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic,
quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather.
After Consultant notification, the Contract Officer shall investigate the facts and the
extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the
period'of the enforced delay when and if, in the Contract Officer's judgment, such delay
is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the
parties to this Agreement.
4.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of one
year, commencing on April 8, 2020, and continuing through April 7, 2021, unless
extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.
4.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City may terminate this
Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to
Consultant. Where termination is due to the fault of Consultant and constitutes an
immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare, the period of notice shall be
such shorter time as may be determined by the City. Upon receipt of the notice of
termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services except such as may be
specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to
compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and
for any services authorized by the Contract Officer after such notice. Consultant may
terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to
City.
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5. COORDINATION OF WORK
5.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principal of Consultant is
designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act and
make all decisions in its behalf with respect to the specified services and work: Nina
Mahjoub, PE. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education,
capability, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City
to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible
during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting
sufficient time to personally supervise the services under this Agreement. The
foregoing principal may not be changed by Consultant without prior written approval of
the Contract Officer.
5.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or
his/her designee ("Contract Officer"). Consultant shall be responsible for keeping the
Contract Officer fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services.
Consultant shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the Contract Officer.,
Unless otherwise specified, any approval of City shall mean the approval of the Contract
Officer.
5.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience,
knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its principals and
employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other individual or entity to perform
any services required under this Agreement without the City's express written approval.
In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest may be assigned or transferred,
voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City.
5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall
have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Consultant, its agents or
employees, perform the services required, except as otherwise specified. Consultant
shall perform all required services as an independent contractor of City and shall not be
an employee. of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent
contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role; however, City shall
have the right to review Consultant's work product, result, and advice. Consultant shall
not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are
agents or employees of City.
5.5. Personnel. Consultant agrees to assign the following individuals to
perform the services in this Agreement. Consultant shall not alter the assignment of the
following personnel without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer: Acting
through the City Manager, the City shall have the unrestricted right to order the removal
of any personnel assigned by Consultant by providing written notice to Consultant.
Name: Title:
Nina Mahjoub, P.E. Principal
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6. INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of
insurance as set forth in the attached Exhibit "B", incorporated herein by reference.
7. INDEMNIFICATION.
7.1 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
defend (at Consultant's sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless
City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the
"Indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims,
demands, losses, costs, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages,
demands, orders, penalties, and expenses including legal. costs and attorney fees -
(collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death
of persons (Consultant's employees included), for damage to property, including
property owned by City, from any violation of any federal, state, or local law or
ordinance, and from errors and omissions committed by Consultant, its officers,
employees, representatives, and agents, that arise out of or relate to Consultant's
performance under this Agreement. This indemnification clause excludes Claims
arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its elected officials, -
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the
insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit
Consultant's indemnification obligation or other liability under this Agreement.
Consultant's indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination
of this Agreement.until all actions against the Indemnified Parties for such matters
indemnified are fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations or, if an
action is timely filed, until such action is final. This provision is intended for the benefit
of third party Indemnified Parties not otherwise a party to this Agreement.
7.2 Design Professional Services Indemnification and Reimbursement.
If the Agreement is determined to be for"design professional services" and Consultant
is a"design professional" under California Civil Code Section 2782.8, then:
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify,
defend (at Consultant's sole cost and expense), protect and hold harmless City and its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers and all other public
agencies whose approval of the project is required, (individually "Indemnified Party";
collectively "Indemnified Parties") against any and all liabilities, claims, judgments,
arbitration awards, settlements, costs, demands, orders and penalties (collectively _
"Claims"), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries or death of persons
(Consultant's employees included) and damage to property, to the extent which the
Claims arise out of, pertain to, or are relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful
misconduct of Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors in the performance,
of this Agreement ("Indemnified Claims"), and, upon Consultant obtaining a final
adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant's liability for such
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Indemnified Claims, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant's
proportionate percentage of fault.
B. The Consultant shall require all non-design-professional sub-
contractors, used or sub-contracted by Consultant to perform the Services or Work
required under this Agreement, to execute an Indemnification Agreement adopting the
indemnity provisions in sub-section 7.1 in favor of the Indemnified Parties. In addition,
Consultant shall require all non-design-professional sub-contractors, used or sub-
contracted by Consultant to perform the Services or Work required. under this
Agreement, to obtain insurance that is consistent with the Insurance provisions as set
forth in this Agreement, as well as any other insurance that may be required by Contract
Officer.
8. RECORDS AND REPORTS
8.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract
Officer reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement,
or as the.Contract Officer shall require.
8.2 Records. Consultant shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed
accounts of all time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this
Agreement. Consultant shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to
properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract
Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer shall have
full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the
right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records.
8.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement shall be the property of City. Consultant shall deliver all above-referenced
documents to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this
Agreement. . Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional
compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights or ownership of the
documents and materials. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for
Consultant's own use. Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts
embodied in such documents.
8.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services
under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of
the Contract Officer.
8.5 Cost Records. Consultant shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred while performing under this Agreement. Consultant shall make such materials
available at its offices at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for
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three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by City and copies shall be
promptly furnished to City upon request.
9. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
9.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both
as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State
of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in
relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of
Riverside, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and
Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in
the event of such action.
9.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according
to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the
Parties. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation
between the Parties. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including,
without limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be
construed against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections and paragraphs of this
Agreement are. for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be
deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or
paragraphs.
9.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a
non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as
a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render
• unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant. Any
waiver by either party of any default must be in writing. No such waiver shall be a •
waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this
Agreement.
9.4 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and
remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies
of the parties are cumulative. The exercise by either party of one or more of such rights
or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any
other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
9.5 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party
may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to
recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to
obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the
purposes of this Agreement.
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10. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
10.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee
of City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in .the
event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the
Consultant or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this
Agreement.
10.2 Conflict of Interest. Contractor acknowledges that no officer or
employee of the City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this
Agreement nor shall Contractor enter into any agreement of any kind with any such
officer or employee during the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter.
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, any
third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Agreement.
10.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself,
its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there
shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this
Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed,
religion, sex, marital status, , disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or ancestry.
Consultant shall otherwise fully comply with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal
Code Section 7.09.040 relating to non-discrimination in city contracting.
11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or
communication that either party desires, or is required to give to the other party or any
other person shall be in writing and either,served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-
class mail to the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated
seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.
Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of
address in writing. ' '
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager/ City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Consultant: Holmes Structures
523 West 6th Street, # 1122
Los Angeles, CA 90014
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11.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of
the parties and supersedes all other written agreements.
11.3 Amendment. No amendments or other. modifications of this Agreement
shall be binding unless through written agreement by all Parties.
11.4 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall
be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. In the
event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections
contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid
judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, 'such invalidity . or
unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses,
paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the
intent of the parties.
11.5. Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the Parties' successors and assignees.
11.6 Third Party Beneficiary. Except as may be expressly provided for in this
Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this
Agreement be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any
rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party to
this Agreement.
11.7 Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as though fully set forth in this Agreement and each Party acknowledges
and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.
11.8 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of Parties and
that by so executing this Agreement the Parties are formally bound to the provisions of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the
dates stated below.
"CITY"
City of Palm Springs
Date: 0467.12(320
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David H. Ready, PhD
1 City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST
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Holmes Structures
Date: 04/27/2020 By :
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONSULTANT'S
SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK
Including,
Schedule of Fees
And
Schedule of Performance
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AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD AND
CLIENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
April 3rd,2020
Marcus Fuller
City of Palm Springs
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,CA.92262
E 20121.10 -Belardo Road Parking Structure Review
Belardo Road Parking Structure, Palm Springs, CA
AUTHORIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Dear Marcus,
We are pleased to propose the following agreement for providing structural engineering services on this
project. The scope of such consulting and design services(Professional Services)shall be as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The City of Palm Springs(the Client)owns the existing parking garage located at Belardo Road in Palm
Springs,California.The existing building is built below grade(one level)providing public parking spaces.The
structural system consists of concrete slab spanning to concrete beams,which in turn span to girders and
concrete columns.
Cracks have been noticed in the existing concrete slab spans.The Client would like to understand if the cracks
are structural and to understand the capacity of the existing structure.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
In preparation of this Authorization for Professional Services we have reviewed the following documentation
and/or resources:
Existing structural drawings,prepared by Harwood K Smith&Partners,dated 9/5/1985
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Australia Nethoria,ds New Zealand USA
• Architectural site&garage plan Sheet A1.0 prepared by Allen Sanborn(Dated 2/18/2014)
• Aerial Imagery Timeline available from Google Earth
• Photographs from Holmes Structures Site Visit on 3/24/2020
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Structural Engineering Services included in this proposal are described in detail below.
Scope 1:Structural analysis of existing structure
We have allowed for the following tasks in this scope:
• Review documentation available for the site including geotechnical report,landscape/architectural
program,existing structural drawings,etc. -
• Develop a 3-D linear analysis model based on the existing structural drawings.
• Evaluate the existing building capacity.
• Comparisons between the building capacity and original loading can be approximated,as super-
imposed from original landscaping elements were not made available for our review.
• Comparisons between the building capacity and current loads can be approximated if we are -
provided information for the current super-imposed loadings.
• Provide a structural report to document our analysis results.The report will include results of our
analysis and recommended next steps if any.
• Discuss findings with the Client and other interested parties in one(1)phone meeting.
Our deliverables for this phase will be:
• Structural report documenting our analysis results.
Future Scope 2:Develop new repair details,if deemed beneficial/required for the project based on findings of
Scope 1:
Anticipated tasks and deliverables will be: -
• Propose repair details or remedial solutions(assuming gravity repair details only)in sketch form
• Prepare calculation package for repair details and analysis of existing structure
• Coordinate proposed repair details with the Client and Contractor
Please note that the following items are not included in our base scope of services:
• Attending coordination meetings with design team
• Assist in filing for the building permit,permit expediting,or permit fees
• Preparation of drawings and calculations
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• Re-analysis due to new information being provided
• Services associated with neighborhood notification
• Meetings and correspondence with neighbors or their consultants
• Responses to review from third party(i.e.peer reviews,etc.)
• Geotechnical investigation and report
• Material testing and destructive investigation
• Special inspections during construction
• Preparation of demolition documentation
• Engineering or inspection of contractor temporary works such as shoring,bracing,underpinning or
propping not specifically noted
• Earth shoring or Building shoring,except as noted above
• As-built structural documentation
• Means&Methods of construction,except as specifically included in our scope of work noted above
SCHEDULE
We understand the project is currently in construction and an accelerated schedule is requested.
• Scope 1:We are able to start as soon as we receive signed proposal and anticipate it will take us 2-3
weeks to complete our analysis.We will aim to provide preliminary feedback and updates earlier as
possible
• Scope 2:We are able to complete this scope within 2-3 weeks from completion of Scope 1.
Should the schedule change from that referenced above it will be considered an additional service and our
fees will be adjusted accordingly.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
We propose to provide our professional services on a Time and Materials as follows:
Design Phases
Phase Fee
Scope 1 $13,500 est.TSM
Future Scope 2 TBD
All time and materials phases(as noted above)and authorized Additional Services are charged at our current
standard hourly rates. Our current standard hourly rate schedule is:
Principal $230:$260. Structural Designer $125.
Associate.Principal $200:$225. Senior Revit Specialist $145.
Senior Engineer $165:$185. Revit Specialist $125:$135.
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Project Engineer $135:$155. Administration $80.
Hourly rates are subject to revision on the First Day of February and the First Day of August each year. The
unearned portion of the fixed fee is also subject to revision based upon revised salary scales every six months
from the date of Contract Execution.
If the project becomes a Fast Track Project,the engineering charges stated above shall be subject to re-
negotiation.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Reimbursable expenses shall be billed at a multiple of 1.125 times the cost incurred.
Reimbursable'expenses are expenses incurred directly in connection with the project such as,but not limited
to,transportation,out-of-town travel and subsistence,overnight deliveries,courier services,additional
specialized professional services,sales taxes,permits and filing fees for securing approvals from government
authorities,renderings or models,expenses for professional liability insurance or additional insurance beyond
the normal amount carried and the cost of reproductions beyond those normally required for coordination and
information purposes.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
To complete.the scope of services described in this contract we will need the following information to be
provided by the Client.
This Letter Agreement and Exhibit B hereto,constitute the entire Agreement between the parties. Please
examine these documents and,if acceptable,sign and return an original to us. Retain a copy for your records.
We are authorized to provide services upon receipt of a signed contract.
We look forward to working with you on this project.
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Sincerely, ACCEPTANCE:
HOLMES STRUCTURES, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
a California registered partnership
Nina Mahjoub P.E. Marcus Fuller,MPA,PE,PLS
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/CITY ENGINEER
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EXHIBIT "B"
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Including
Verification of Coverage,
Sufficiency of Insurers,
Errors and Omissions Coverage,
Minimum Scope of Insurance,
Deductibles and Self-Insured. Retentions, and
Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds)
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INSURANCE
1. Procurement and Maintenance of Insurance. Consultant shall
procure and maintain public liability and property damage insurance against all claims
for injuries against persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement. Consultant shall procure and maintain all insurance
at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to the City, and submit
concurrently with its execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall also carry workers'
compensation insurance in accordance with California workers' compensation laws.
Such insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement,
including any extensions. Such insurance shall not be cancelable without thirty (30)
days advance written notice to City of any proposed cancellation. Certificates of
insurance evidencing the foregoing and designating the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional named insureds by original
endorsement shall be delivered to and approved by City prior to commencement of
services. The procuring of such insurance and the delivery of policies, certificates, and
endorsements evidencing the same shall not be construed as a limitation of
Consultant's obligation to indemnify City, its elected officials, officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers.
2. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The minimum amount of insurance
required under this Agreement shall be as follows:
1. Comprehensive general liability and personal injury with limits of at
least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit coverage per occurrence
and two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate;
2. Automobile liability insurance with limits of at least one million
dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence;
3. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance with limits of
at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two million dollars
($2,000,000) annual aggregate is;
X required
is not required;
4. Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory amount as
required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at
least one million dollars $1 million per occurrence. If Consultant has no employees,
Consultant shall complete the City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation
Insurance Requirement form.
3. Primary Insurance. For any claims related to this Agreement,
Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary with respect to the City and its
respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by City and its respective elected officials, officers,
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employees, agents, and volunteers shall be in excess of Consultant's insurance and
shall not contribute with it. For Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
Insurance only, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may
have against City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
4. Errors and Omissions Coverage. If Errors & Omissions Insurance is
required, and if Consultant provides claims made professional liability insurance,
Consultant shall also agree in writing either (1) to purchase tail insurance in the amount
required by this Agreement to cover claims made within three years of the completion of
Consultant's services under this Agreement, or (2) to maintain professional liability
insurance coverage with the same carrier in the amount required by this Agreement for
at least three years after completion of Consultant's services- under this Agreement.
V . Consultant shall also be required to provide evidence to City of the purchase of the
required tail insurance or continuation of the professional liability policy. V
5. Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required. in this Agreement shall be
provided by authorized insurers in good standing with the State of California. Coverage
shall be provided by insurers admitted in the State of California with an A.M. Best's Key
Rating of B++, Class VII, or better, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
6. Verification V of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with both
certificates of insurance and endorsements, including additional insured endorsements,
effecting all of the coverages required by this Agreement. The certificates and
endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage
on its behalf. All proof of insurance is to be received and approved by the City before
work commences. City reserves the right to require Consultant's insurers to provide
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time. Additional
insured endorsements are not required for Errors and d Omissions and Workers'
Compensation policies.
Verification of Insurance coverage may be provided by: (1) an approved General
and/or Auto Liability Endorsement Form for the City of Palm Springs or (2) an
acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance Coverage with an approved Additional
Insured Endorsement with the following endorsements stated on the certificate:
1. "The City of Palm Springs, its officials, employees, and agents are named
as an additional insured..." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No. _ "or "for
any and all work performed with the City"may be included in this statement).
2. "This insurance is primary and non-contributory over any insurance or self-
insurance the City may have..." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No. " or
"for any and all work performed with the City' may be included in this statement).
3. "Should any of the above described policies be canceled before the
expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the
Certificate Holder named." Language such as, "endeavor to" mail and "but failure to mail
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such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its
agents or representative" is not acceptable and must be crossed out.
4. Both the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall
contain the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
In addition to the endorsements listed above, the City of Palm Springs shall be named
the certificate holder on the policies.
All certificates of insurance and endorsements are to be received and approved by.the
City before work commences. All certificates of insurance must be authorized by a
person with authority to bind coverage, whether that is the authorized agent/broker or
insurance underwriter. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the
commencement of work shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them.
7. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-
insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City prior to commencing
any work or services under this Agreement. At the option of the City, either (1) the
insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect
to the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or (2)
Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses. Certificates of Insurance
must include evidence of the amount of any deductible or self-insured retention under
the policy. Consultant guarantees payment of all deductibles and self-insured
retentions.
8. Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds). This insurance
applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except
with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
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