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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA8847 (A) - So Cal Land Maintenance IncEpALMs AEI � y G� U N qO F O RNA CONTRACT ABSTRACT COMPANY NAME: So Cal Land Maintenance Inc. COMPANY CONTACT: Steve Guise CONTRACT PRICE: $668,061.00 for 3 years with Two (2) year option to renew with Cl FUNDING SOURCE: additional funding appropriation in new FY 21/22 budget SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Roadside and Transient Maintenance CONTRACT TERM: 3years with three (2) one (1) year options to renew. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Maintenance & Facilities CONTRACT OFFICER: Staci Schafer CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: (PLEASE CHECK) ❑ EXHIBITS I71 NA ® INSURANCE CERTIFICATE ❑ NA ❑ PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT BONDS ® NA COUNCIL/COMM REDEV AGENCY APPROVAL DATE: 4/8/21 MINUTE ORDER/RESOLUTION NUMBER: N/A AGREEMENT NUMBER: A 60 PREPARER'S INITIALS: lag PREPARER'S EXTENSION: 8374 DATE PREPARED: 5/17/21 City of Palm Springs OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING G'N i�; G 1 , M To: Office of City Clerk From: Office of Procurement & Contracting Subject: Roadside and Transient Maintenance Agreement Date: 5/17/2021 Attached are the following documents: 2 sets of Contract documents executed by Contractor and notarized Certificates of Insurance Copy of Contract Abstract Payment & Per-for-manee (Not Applicable) Contract Check List City Council Minutes April 8 2021 N. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING CONSULTANT SERVICES LESAR DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Service Agreement with LeSar Development Consultants for an amount not to exceed $110,000 annually for up to four years. A8761 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. O. PALM SPRINGS COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve businesses identified in the staff report for participation in the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. P. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SO CAL LAND MAINTENANCE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ROADSIDE AND TRANSIENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement with So Cal Land Maintenance, Inc., a California corporation, at an annual cost of $222,687 for an initial term through June 30, 2024, with two one-year optional extensions. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 3. LEGISLATIVE: A. URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANCIES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Lirgencv Ordinance No. 2043 entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES RESULTING FROM NONPAYMENT OF RENT WHEN SUCH NONPAYMENT WAS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY (four -fifths (4/5) vote required)," as amended. City of Palm Springs Page 9 ALL ACTIONS ARE. DRAFT PENDING APPROVAI, OF TIIE FINAL MINUTES _:� t+�KLJ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MMIOD/YYYY) 05/04/2021 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsements , PRODUCER Beachview Insurance Brokerage 16458 Bolsa Chica Street #569 NAMEACT Donna C phers PHONE (714) 901-3494 q°� Nd ; (208) 664-3505 E-MAIL DDRES : C nde@beachviewinsurance.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC M Huntington Beach CA 92649 INSURED So Cal Land Maintenance 2965 E Coronado St INSURER A: EVANSTON INS CO INSURER B: INFINITY SELECT INS CO 35378 20260 INSURERC: PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL INS CO 36234 INSURER D : INSURER E: Anaheim CA 92806 INSURER F: - - -- naviwwly NumtjLN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING AMY RFnUlF!EMFNT TFRka CERTIFICATE EXCLUSIONS INSR LTR MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH TYPE OF INSURANCESO X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PERTAIN, POLICIES. ADOL SUBR OR CO OF ANY THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN POLICY NUMBER CO THE POLICIES REDUCED BY MMlDO/YYYY DESCRIBED PAID CLAIMS. MMIDDYIYYYY HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, --------- LIMITS CLAIMS -MADE a OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1.000,000 PREMISES Ea occurrence) $ 50,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 1,000 A x MKLV5PBC003165 04/28/2021 04/28/2022 RSONAL 8 ADV INJURY s 1,000,000 GEN'L X AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:O POLICY PR LOC GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRODUCTS -COMP/OPAGG S 2,000,000 OTHER: S BIx AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS HIRED NON -OWNED AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY x 504-61012-0414-001 04/28/2021 04/28/2022 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea accident S 1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) S ODILY INJURY(Peracoc:ent) S PROPERTY DAMAGE Per accident S S UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB OCCUR CLAIMS -MADE EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ C DED RETENTIONS WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY YIN ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFRCER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? a (Mandatory In NH) If es. describe under N / A ON09163-02 10/23/2020 10/23/2021 PER OTH- STATUTE ER S — E L EACH ACCIDENT S 1,000,000 E L DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE S 1.000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE •POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space Is required) The City of Palm Springs its officials, employees and agents are added as additional insured per the attached form and endorsements. Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the certificate holder named PC07ICVIAT= - - SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Palm Springs ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Palm Springs CA 92262 I W _IU0 3-LUTb ACURU CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD "I POLICY NUMBER: 504-61012-0414-001 COMMERCIAL AUTO CA 20 48 02 99 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. DESIGNATED INSURED This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM GARAGE COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM TRUCKERS COVERAGE FORM With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by this endorsement. m i en i ies person s or orl! ion s w o are insures urider the Who Is An assure rovi- sion of the Coverage Form. This endorsement does not alter coverage provided in the Coverage Form. This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indi- cated below. Endorsement Effective: 04/28/2021 Countersigned By: Named Insured: Beachview Insurance Inc. Authorized Representative) SCHEDULE Name of Person(s) or Organization(s): All persons or organizations as required by written contract with the Named Insured (If no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to the endorsement.) Each person or organization shown in the Schedule is an "insured" for Liability Coverage, but only to the extent that person or organization qualifies as an "insured" under the Who Is An Insured Provision contained in Section II of the Coverage Form. CA 20 48 02 99 Copyright, Insurance Services Office, Inc., 1998 Page 1 of 1 11 --, POLICY NUMBER: MKLV5PBC003165 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 10 07 04 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Or anization s : Locations Of Covered Operations As agreed to by written contract or agreement All locations nnv1n1auun iuquuCu lu compiete Lnis 5cnedule, it not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by: 1. Your acts or omissions; or 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s) at the location(s) designated above. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurring after: 1. All work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than service, maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf of the additional insured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. CG 20 10 07 04 © ISO Properties, Inc., 2004 Page 1 of 1 ❑ POLICY NUMBER: MKLV5PBC003165 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 24 04 05 09 WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Person Or Organization: As agrPind to by written contract or anreenu Information required to complete this Sched if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. The following is added to Paragraph 8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us of Section IV —Conditions: We waive any right of recovery we may have against the person or organization shown in the Schedule above because of payments we make for injury or damage arising out of your ongoing operations or "your work" done under a contract with that person or organization and included in the "products - completed operations hazard". This waiver applies only to the person or organization shown in the Schedule above. CG 24 04 05 09 ©Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2008 Page 1 of 1 Policy #: MKLV5PBC003165 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 01 04 13 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. \ PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY - OTHER INSURANCE CONDITION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART The following is added to the Other Insurance (2) You have agreed in writing in a contract or Condition and supersedes any provision to the agreement that this insurance would be contrary: primary and would not seek contribution Primary And Noncontributory Insurance from any other insurance available to the additional insured. This insurance is primary to and will not seek contribution from any other insurance available to an additional insured under your policy provided that: (1) The additional insured is a Named Insured under such other insurance; and CG 20 01 04 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC ON 04INS A (Ed. 01-19) WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT—CALIFORNIA We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule, Blanket Waiver. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2% of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. Specific Waiver: The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 5% of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. Schedule Person or Organization Job Description The Orange County Transportation Authority, its As respects to all CA jobs performed by the named insured during the officers, directors, employees and policy period where by written contract a waiver of subrogation is agents required prior to the commencement of work. This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The Information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Endorsement Effective: 10/23/2020 Insured So Cal Land Maintenance, Inc. Print Date: 10/22/2020 Policy No.: ON09163 - 02 Endorsement No.: Insurance Company preferred Professional insurance Company Countersigned By CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT ROADSIDE AND TRANSIENT MAINTENANCE HIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and entered into on 2021, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and So Cal Land Maintenance Inc., a California Corporation, ("Contractor"). City and Contractor are individually referred to as "Party" and are collectively referred to as the "Parties". RECITALS A. City requires the services of roadside and transient maintenance for the cleanup and removal of transient camps through the City, ("Project"). B. Contractor has submitted to City a proposal to provide roadside and transient maintenance, to City under the terms of this Agreement. C. Contractor is qualified by virtue of its experience, training, education, reputation, and expertise to provide these services and has agreed to provide such services as provided in this Agreement. D. City desires to retain Contractor to provide such contract services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions contained herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to perform the contract services set forth in the Scope of Services described in Exhibit "A" (the "Services" or "Work"), which is attached and incorporated herein by this reference. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of first class work and contract services and that Contractor is experienced in performing the Work contemplated and, in light of such status and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall perform the the Work in a competent, professional, and satisfactory manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by high quality, experienced, and well qualified members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. 1.2 Contract Documents. The Agreement between the Parties shall consist of the following: (1) this Agreement; (2) the Scope of Services; (3) the City's Request for Proposals; and, (4) the Contractor's signed, original proposal submitted to the City ("Contractor's Proposal"), (collectively referred to as the "Contract Documents"). The City's Request for Proposals and the Contractor's Proposal, which are both attached as Exhibits `B" and "C", respectively, are incorporated herein by this reference and are made a part of this Agreement. The Scope of Services shall include the Contractor's Proposal. All provisions of the Scope of Services, the City's Request for Proposals and the Contractor's Proposal shall be binding on the Parties. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or Revised: 5/1/201 55575.18165\32899992.2 inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority document, which shall be determined in the following order of priority: (I") the provisions of the Scope of Services (Exhibit "A"); (2"d) the provisions of the City's Request for Proposal (Exhibit `B"); (3`d) the terms of this Agreement; and, (4`h) the provisions of the Contractor's Proposal (Exhibit "C"). 1.3 Compliance with Law. Contractor warrants that all Services rendered shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances lawful orders, rules, and regulations. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. 1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has obtained all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Work and Services required by this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, qualification, or approval that is legally required for Contractor to perform the Work and Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the Work and Services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City against any such fees, assessments, taxes penalties, or interest levied, assessed, or imposed against City to the fullest extent permitted by law. 1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrants that Contractor (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the Services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. If the Services involve work upon any site, Contractor warrants that Contractor has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of any Services. Should the Contractor discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the Services, Contractor shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk until written instructions are received from the City. 1.6 Care of Work. Contractor shall adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the Work and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies, and/or other components to prevent losses or damages. Contractor shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the Work by the City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence. 1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties. Parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents, and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. 1.8 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the Services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from such Work. No such extra work may Revised: 5/1/202 55575.18165\32899992.2 be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the City to the Contractor, incorporating any adjustment in (i) the Maximum Contract Amount, as defined below, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement. Any adjustments must also be approved in writing by the Contractor. Any increase in compensation of up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Maximum Contract Amount or $25,000, whichever is less, or in the time to perform of up to thirty (30) days, may be approved by the City Manager, or his designee, as may be needed to perform any extra work. Any greater increases, occurring either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the Palm Springs City Council. It is expressly understood by Contractor that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the services specifically set forth or reasonably contemplated within the Scope of Services. 2. COMPENSATION 2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. For the Services rendered under this Agreement, Contractor shall be compensated by City in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation, which is attached as Exhibit "D" and incorporated in this Agreement by reference. Compensation shall not exceed the maximum contract for the first three years of the contract amount of Six hundred Sixty eight thousand sixty one Dollars, ($668,061.00) ("Maximum Contract Amount"), except as may be provided under Section 1.8. The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit "D". The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit "D." Compensation for necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and transportation expenses must be approved in advance by the Contract Officer designated under Section 4.2 and will only be approved if such expenses are also specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Maximum Contract Amount shall include the attendance of Contractor at all Project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City. Contractor shall not be entitled to any increase in the Maximum Contract Amount for attending these meetings. Contractor accepts the risk that the services identified in the Scope of Services may be more costly and/or time-consuming than Contractor anticipates, that Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation, and that the provisions of Section 1.8 shall not be applicable to the services identified in the Scope of Services. The maximum amount of city's payment obligation under this section is the amount specified in this Agreement. If the City's maximum payment obligation is reached before the Contractor's Services under this Agreement are completed, Contractor shall complete the Work and City shall not be liable for payment beyond the Maximum Contract Amount. 2.2. Method of Payment. Unless another method of payment is specified in the Schedule of Compensation (Exhibit "D"), in any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, Contractor shall submit to the City an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. The invoice shall be in a form approved by the City's Finance Director and must be submitted no later than the tenth (10) working day of such month. Such requests shall be based upon the amount and value of the services performed by Contractor and accompanied by such reporting data including an itemized breakdown of all costs incurred and tasks performed during the period covered by the invoice, as may be required by the City. City shall use reasonable efforts to make payments to Contractor within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the invoice or as soon as is reasonably practical. There shall be a maximum of one payment per month. 2.3 Chances in Scope. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services 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: Revised: 5/1/203 55575.18 165\32899992.2 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 Contractor's profession. 2.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated by the City Council for each fiscal year covered by the Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the City. 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE 3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. The time for completion of the services to be performed by Contractor is an essential condition of this Agreement. Contractor shall prosecute regularly and diligently the Work of this Agreement according to the agreed upon attached Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "E"), incorporated by reference. Neither Party shall be accountable for delays in performance caused by any condition beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the non -performing Party. Delays shall not entitle Contractor to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay. 3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall commence the Services under this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all Services within the time period(s) established in the Schedule of Performance. When requested by Contractor, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer, but such extensions shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively; however, the City shall not be obligated to grant such an extension. 3.3 Force Majeure. The time for performance of Services to be rendered under this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to a Force Majeure Event, if Contractor notifies the Contract Officer within ten (10) days of the commencement of the Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Contractor's performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the Work); and (4) pandemics, epidemics or quarantine restrictions. For purposes of this section, "orders of governmental authorities," includes ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and safety, and other actions of the City in its capacity as a municipal authority. After Contractor 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. The Contractor will not receive an adjustment to the contract price or any other compensation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may still terminate this Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement. 3.4 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 three (3) years with two (2) one year Revised: 5/1 /204 55575. l 8165\32899992.2 optional extensions from the commencement date, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance described in Section 3.2 above. Any extension must be through mutual written agreement of the Parties. 3.5 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 Contractor. Where termination is due to the fault of Contractor 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, Contractor shall immediately cease all Services except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Contractor 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. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed Services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of Work. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to City. 4. COORDINATION OF WORK 4.1 Representative of Contractor. The following principal of Contractor is designated as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act in its behalf and make all decisions with respect to the Services to be performed under this Agreement: Stephen H. Guise, President. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, expertise, 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 Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services performed hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Contractor without prior written approval of the Contract Officer. 4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or his/her designee ("Contract Officer"). Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the Contract Officer fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Services. Contractor 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. 4.3 Prohibition Aeainst Subcontractine or Assienments. The experience, knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Contractor 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. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provisions making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement including without limitation the insurance and indemnification requirements. If Contractor is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Contractor shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the Work will be considered employees of Contractor. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Revised: 5/1/205 55575.18165132899992.2 Contractor. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest in this Agreement may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City. Transfers restricted in this Agreement shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. in the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release Contractor or any surety of Contractor from any liability under this Agreement without the express written consent of City. 4.4 Independent Contractor. The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor, and nothing shall be deemed to make Contractor a City employee. A. During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act or represent themselves as City officers or employees. The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of its officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents shall not maintain an office or any other type of fixed business location at City's offices. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision, or control of Contractor's employees, servants, representatives, or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation, or hours of service. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due its employees in connection with this Agreement and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, including but not limited to social security income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, and other similar matters. City shall not in any way or for any purpose be deemed to be a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor. B. Contractor shall not have any authority to bind City in any manner. This includes the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City. C. No City benefits shall be available to Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents in connection with any performance under this Agreement. Except for contract fees paid to Contractor as provided for in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor for the performance of Services under this Agreement. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents, for injury or sickness arising out of performing Services. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than under Section 2 and Subsection 1.8 in this Agreement, of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of Contractor's officers, employees, servants, representatives, subcontractors, or agents, Contractor shall indemnify City for all such financial obligations. 4.5 California Labor Code Requirements. A. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain "public works" and "maintenance" projects ("Prevailing Wage Laws"). if the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined Revised: 511 /206 55575.18165\3 2 899992.2 by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). B. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor's sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. 5. INSURANCE 5.1 Types of Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the insurance described herein. The insurance shall be for the duration of this Agreement and includes any extensions, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. The insurance shall be procured in a form and content satisfactory to City. The insurance shall apply against claims which may arise from the Contractor's performance of Work under this Agreement, including Contractor's agents, representatives, or employees. In the event the City Manager determines that the Work or Services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the City Manager or his designee. Contractor shall immediately substitute any insurer whose A.M. Best rating drops below the levels specified in this Agreement. Except as otherwise authorized below for contract liability (errors and omissions) insurance, all insurance provided under this Agreement shall be on an occurrence basis. The minimum amount of insurance required shall be as follows: A. Errors and Omissions Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, standard industry form contract liability (errors and omissions) insurance coverage in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two -million dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate, in accordance with the provisions of this section. (1) Contractor shall either: (a) certify in writing to the City that Contractor is unaware of any contract liability claims made against Contractor and is unaware of any facts which may lead to such a claim against Contractor; or (b) if Contractor does not provide the certification under (a), Contractor shall procure from the contract liability insurer an endorsement providing that the required limits of the policy shall apply separately to claims arising from errors and omissions in the rendition of services Revised: 5/1 /207 55575.18165132899992.2 under this Agreement. (2) If the policy of insurance is written on a "claims made" basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of the completion of the Services provided hereunder. In the event of termination of the policy during this period, Contractor shall obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of Contractor during the course of performing Services under the terms of this Agreement. The coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing no gap in coverage, or by obtaining separate extended "tail" coverage with the present or new carver or other insurance arrangements providing for complete coverage, either of which shall be subject to the written approval by the City Manager. (3) In the event the policy of insurance is written on an "occurrence" basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or until completion of the Services provided for in this Agreement, whichever is later. In the event of termination of the policy during this period, new coverage shall immediately be obtained to ensure coverage during the entire course of performing the Services under the terms of this Agreement. B. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, workers' compensation insurance in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and in compliance with all other statutory requirements, as required by the State of California. Contractor agrees to waive and obtain endorsements from its workers' compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers' compensation insurance policy against the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers' compensation insurance policies. If Contractor has no employees, Contractor shall complete the City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement form. C. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of commercial general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of at least one mullion dollars ($1,000,000.00) and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate for bodily injury and property damage including coverages for contractual liability, personal injury, independent contractors, broad form property damage, products and completed operations. D. Business Automobile Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of business automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a single limit liability in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) bodily injury and property damage. The policy shall include coverage for owned, non -owned, leased, and hired cars. E. Employer Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of employer liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis with a policy limit of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injury or disease. 5.2 Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to commencing any work Revised: 5/1 /20g 55575. 18165\32899992.2 or services under this Agreement. Contractor guarantees payment of all deductibles and self -insured retentions. City reserves the right to reject deductibles or self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000, and the City Manager or his/her designee may require evidence of pending claims and claims history as well as evidence of Contractor's ability to pay claims for all deductible amounts and self -insured retentions proposed in excess of $10,000. 5.3 Other Insurance Requirements. The following provisions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Contractor under this Agreement: A. For any claims related to this Agreement, Contractor's coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City and its officers, council members, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City and its officers, council members, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be in excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. B. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City and its officers, council members, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. C. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to each insured, including additional insureds, against whom a claim is made or suit is brought to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations shall limit the application of such insurance coverage. D. No required insurance coverages may include any limiting endorsement which substantially impairs the coverages set forth in this Agreement (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period), unless the endorsement has first been submitted to the City Manager and approved in writing. E. Contractor agrees to require its insurer to modify insurance endorsements to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any party will "endeavor" (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the endorsements. Certificates of insurance will not be accepted in lieu of required endorsements, and submittal of certificates without required endorsements may delay commencement of the Project. It is Contractor's obligation to ensure timely compliance with all insurance submittal requirements as provided in this Agreement. F. Contractor agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other parties involved with the Project who are brought onto or involved in the Project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to the City for review. G. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any Revised: 5/1/209 55575.18 1651i 2899992.2 additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights in this or any other regard H. Contractor shall provide proof that policies of insurance required in this Agreement, expiring during the term of this Agreement, have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. Endorsements as required in this Agreement applicable to the renewing or new coverage shall be provided to City no later than ten (10) days prior to expiration of the lapsing coverage. I. Requirements of specific insurance coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. 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 limiting or all-inclusive. J. The requirements in this section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impair the provisions of this section. K. Contractor agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the Work performed under this Agreement and for any other claim or loss which may reduce the insurance available to pay claims arising out of this Agreement. 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, or to reduce or dilute insurance available for payment of potential claims. L. Contractor agrees that the provisions of this section shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Contractor may be held responsible for the payment of damages resulting from the Contractor's activities or the activities of any person or person for which the Contractor is otherwise responsible. 5.4 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 such requirements are waived in writing by the City Manager or his designee due to unique circumstances. 5.5 Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with both certificates of insurance and endorsements, including additional insured endorsements, affecting 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 Contractor's insurers to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time. Additional insured endorsements are not required for Errors and 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: Revised: 5/1 /2010 55575.18165132899992.2 A. "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). B. "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). C. "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 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. D. 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 Contractor's obligation to provide them. 6. INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 Indemnification and Reimbursement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (at Contractor'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 (Contractor's employees included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, for any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance or in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct committed by Contractor, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents, that arise out of or relate to Contractor's performance of Services or this Agreement. This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Contractor's indemnification obligation or other liability under this Agreement. Contractor'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. 6.2 Design Contract Services Indemnification and Reimbursement. If Contractor's obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Contractor's performance Revised: 5/1/201 1 55575.18165\32899992.2 as a "design professional" (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Contractor's indemnification obligation shall be limited to the extent which the Claims arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor in the performance of the Services or this Agreement, and, upon Contractor obtaining a fmal adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Contractor's liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Contractor's proportionate percentage of fault. 7. REPORTS AND RECORDS 7.1 Accountine Records. Contractor shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement. Contractor shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the Services required by this Agreement and to 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. 7.2 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement, or as the Contract Officer shall require. Contractor acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of the Work to be performed under this Agreement. For this reason, Contractor agrees that Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer the estimated increased or decreased cost if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the Services. If Contractor is providing design services, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer the estimated increased or decreased cost for the project being designed if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the design services. 7.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be promptly delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement. Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials. Any use of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization by the Contractor will be at the City's sole risk and without liability to Contractor, and the City shall indemnify the Contractor for all resulting damages. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for their own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied tin this Agreement. Contractor shall ensure that all its subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them. In the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all resulting damages. 7.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Contractor in the performance of Services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released Revised: 5/1 /2012 55575.18165\32899992.2 by Contractor without City's prior written authorization. 7.5 Audit and Inspection of Records. After receipt of reasonable notice and during the regular business hours of City, Contractor shall provide City, or other agents of City, such access to Contractor's books, records, payroll documents, and facilities as City deems necessary to examine, copy, audit, and inspect all accounting books, records, work data, documents, and activities directly related to Contractor's performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain such books, records, data, and documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall clearly identify and make such items readily accessible to such parties during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment by City hereunder. 8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT 8.1 California Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and as 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 Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 8.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall he construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the obiectiver, and purposes of d 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. 8.3 Default of Contractor. Contractor's failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default. A. If the City Manager, or his designee, determines that Contractor is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she shall notify Contractor in writing of such default. Contractor shall have ten (10) days, or such longer period as City may designate, to cure the default by rendering satisfactory performance. In the event Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice of any remedy to which City may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. Contractor shall be liable for all reasonable costs incurred by City as a result of such default. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any City right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing shall limit City's right to terminate this Agreement without cause under Section 3.5. B. If termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 8.3A, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise. The Contractor shall be liable to the extent that Revised: 5/1 /2013 55575.18165\32899992.2 the total cost for completion of the Services required hereunder exceeds the Maximum Contract Amount (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages). The City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated. The withholding or failure to withhold payments to Contractor shall not limit Contractor's liability for completion of the Services as provided in this Agreement. 8.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. Any waiver by the Parties of any default or breach of any covenant, condition, or teen contained in this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other default or breach, nor shall failure by the Parties to require exact, full, and complete compliance with any of the covenants, conditions, or terms contained in this Agreement be construed as changing the terms of this Agreement in any manner or preventing the Parties from enforcing the full provisions. 8.5 Rights and Remedies 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 and 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. 8.6 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, remedy or recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. 8.7 Attorney Fees. In the event any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Agreement results in litigation or any non judicial proceeding, the prevailing Party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover from the non -prevailing Party all reasonable costs and expenses. These include but are not limited to reasonable attorney fees, expert contractor fees, court costs and all fees, costs, and expenses incurred in any appeal or in collection of any judgment entered in such proceeding. 9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION 9.1 Non -liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor -in -interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 9.2 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 (1) 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. 9.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin ( i.e., place of Revised: 5/1 /2014 55575.18165132899992.2 origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic characteristics, or ethnicity), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or medical condition (each a "prohibited basis"). Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to any prohibited basis. As a condition precedent to City's lawful capacity to enter this Agreement, and in executing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that its actions and omissions hereunder shall not incorporate any discrimination arising from or related to any prohibited basis in any Contractor activity, including but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship; and further, that Contractor is in full compliance with the provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.040, including without limitation the provision of benefits, relating to non-discrimination in city contracting. 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 10.1 Patent and Copyright Infringement. To the fullest extent permissible under law, and in lieu of any other warranty by City or Contractor against patent or copyright infringement, statutory or otherwise: A. It is agreed that Contractor shall defend at its expense any claim or suit against City on account of any allegation that any item furnished under this Agreement, or the normal use or sale arising out of the performance of this Agreement, infringes upon any presently existing U.S. letters patent or copyright and Contractor shall pay all costs and damages finally awarded in any such suit or claim, provided that Contractor is promptly notified in writing of the suit or claim and given authority, information and assistance at Contractor's expense for the defense of same, and provided such suit or claim arises out of, pertains to, or is related to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Contractor. However, Contractor will not indemnify City if the suit or claim results from: (1) City's alteration of a deliverable, such that City's alteration of such deliverable created the infringement upon any presently existing U.S. letters patent or copyright; or (2) the use of a deliverable in combination with other material not provided by Contractor when it is such use in combination which infringes upon an existing U.S. letters patent or copyright. B. Contractor shall have sole control of the defense of any such claim or suit and all negotiations for settlement in the event City fails to cooperate in the defense of any suit or claim, provided, however, that such defense shall be at Contractor's expense. Contractor shall not be obligated to indemnify City under any settlement that is made without Contractor's consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the use or sale of such item is enjoined as a result of the suit or claim, Contractor, at no expense to City, shall obtain for City the right to use and sell the item, or shall substitute an equivalent item acceptable to City and extend this patent and copyright indemnity thereto. 10.2 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. All notices shall be personally delivered, sent by pre -paid First Class U.S. Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by facsimile with attached evidence of completed transmission. All notices shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) five (5) business days after the date of posting Revised: 5/1/2015 55575.18165\32899992.2 by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by facsimile. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by facsimile must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as e-mails, text messages, and instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows: To Ci City of Palm Springs Attention: City Manager & City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm springs, California 92262 Telephone: (760) 323-8204 Facsimile: (760) 323-8332 To Contractor: So Cal Land Maintenance, Inc. 2965 E. Coronado Street Anaheim, CA 92806 Attention: Stephen Guise Telephone: 714-231-1454 10.3 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes and cancels all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the Parties with respect to the subject matter in this Agreement. 10.4 Amendment. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless through written agreement signed by all Parties. 10.5 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the reminder of that provision, or the remaining provisions of this Agreement unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either Party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless. 10.5 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties' successors and assignees. 10.6 Third Party Beneficiary Except as may be expressly provided for in this A reemen . nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement be con trued a conferring, any righb%, encluding, without limitation, any rights wc a third-garly heUgf=iary_pr otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party to this A re m nt 10.7 Recitals. The above -referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into the AQPPPmPnt as though fully set forth in this Agreement and each Party acknowledge,; and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the -same. Revised: 5/1/2016 55575. 18165\32899992.2 10.8. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he or she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for which he or she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the Party for which he or she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which the Party for which he or she is signing is bound. 10.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] Revised: 5/1/201 7 55575.18165\32899992.2 RECEIVED NOV 0 7 2022 Customer Service: (800) To °"""'°°'a'"°'°'°° ��� Infinity Commercial Auto 4 11. 11700 Great Oaks Way, Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Underwritten by: Inflnily Select Insurance Company NOTICE OF POLICY REINSTATEMENT The City of Palm Springs its officials, 3200 East Tahpuitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 504-61012-0414.001 Claims Service: (800) 334-1661 04/28/2023 12:01 a So Cal Land Maintenance i This endorsement is attached to and forms a partof the listed policy. No changes will be effective prior to the time changes are requested. This is to notify you that the policy described above has been reinstated. The notice of cancellation previously forwarded to you to be effective on 11/15/2022 will not take effect. The policy has been reinstated without lapse in coverage. However, if the premium payment that was made to reinstate this policy is returned for any reason, the reinstatement will be rescinded and coverage will have ceased on the original cancellation date. Further, if any representation made to reinstate this policy is false, misleading, or fraudulent, including but not limited to direct misrepresentations, omissions, concealment of facts or incorrect statements, the reinstatement will be rescinded and coverage will have ceased on the original cancellation date. ADDL INSURED COPY AMEND DATE: 11/15/2022 50461 RIN01 ENDORSEMENT: 5-15