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Submitted on: 12/05/2022 By: Tabitha Richards CONTRACT ABSTRACT 1 Original: Amendment No. 1; COI Contract Company Name: Company Contact: Summary of Services: Contract Total: Funding Source: Contract Term: JNS Next Creative & Media Hub Garry Sage, CEO President Communications, Marketing, and Social Media Services $60,000 (including this $30,000 for Amendment No. 1) 1001050-40105 January 10, 2022, continuing through January 9, 2024 (including this one-year extension) Contract Administration Lead Department: Contract Administrator: Communications Amy Blaisdell Contract Approval City Manager Approval: Amendment No. 1: Agreement Number: January 10, 2022 . A9035 Contract Compliance Exhibits: Signatures: Insurance: Bonds: Attached Attached Attached N/A Prepared by: Tabitha Richards DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 12/19/2022 AMENDMENT #1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A9035 WITH JNS MEDIA SPECIALISTS, INC., DBA JNS NEXT CREATIVE & MEDIA HUB FOR COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES (ON-CALL) This Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement (A9035), (“Amendment No. 1”), is made and entered into this _____ day of _____________, 2022, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation (“City”), and JNS Media Specialists, Inc., dba JNS Next Creative & Media Hub 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 a Communications Services Contractor for Communications, Marketing and Social Media Services, (“Project”). B. Contract submitted and City accepted a proposal to provide Communications, Marketing and Social Media Services. C. On January 10, 2022, the City Manager approved a Contract Services Agreement (A9035) with Contractor to provide Communications, Marketing and Social Media Services. D. City and Contractor desire to exercise the optional renewal term, extending the contract term an additional twelve (12) months through January 9, 2024, and add an additional $30,000, for a Contract amount not to exceed $60,000. In consideration of these promises and mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions, the Parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT SECTION 1. The true and correct recitals above are incorporated by this reference herein as the basis for this Third Amendment. SECTION 2. 3.1 Compensation of Contractor. Is hereby replaced in its entirety as follows: “3.1 Compensation of Contractor. Contractor shall be compensated and reimbursed for the services rendered under this Agreement in accordance with the schedule of fees set forth in Exhibit “B”. The total amount of Compensation shall not exceed $60,000.” SECTION 3. 4.4 Term. Is hereby replaced in its entirety as follows: DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 19th December DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 12/19/2022 12/19/2022 12/08/2022 Ascend Insurance Agency 36917 Cook St. Ste 101 Palm Desert, CA 92211 License #: 0F44130 Ana Santos (760)341-3477 (760)341-3476 ana@ascendins.com 00004059-409553 3 JNS Media Specialists Inc. DBA JNS Next Creative & Media Hub PO Box 420 La Quinta, CA 92247-0420 Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited 11000 A Y Y 57SBABK7571 07/08/2022 07/08/2023X X X 1,000,000 1,000,000 10,000 2,000,000 California Automobile Insurance Company 38342 B Y Y BA040000060196 07/20/2022 07/20/2023 X 1,000,000 Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited 11000 A 57SBABK7571 07/08/2022 07/08/2023XX 4,000,000 4,000,000 Employers Preferred Ins. Co.10346 C Y EIG 4567237 02 07/08/2022 07/08/2023 Y X 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 The City of Palm Springs, its Officials, employees, and agents are named as an additional insured, for any and all work performed with the city. 30 Day Notice of Cancellation, except for 10 day notice for non-payment of premium. All applicable blanket endorsements and waivers are attached. The City of Palm Springs City Clerks Office 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 (ACS) Printed by ACS on 12/08/2022 at 02:06PM ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? INSR ADDL SUBR LTR INSD WVD DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: FAXPHONE (A/C, No):(A/C, No, Ext): E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURER A : INSURED INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPTYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)(MM/DD/YYYY) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) MED EXP (Any one person)$ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRO-POLICY LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $JECT OTHER:$ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $(Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person)$ OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident)$AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $$ PER OTH- STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y / N N / A (Mandatory in NH) SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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 ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 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 endorsement(s). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORDACORD 25 (2016/03) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 Policy: 57SBABK7571 Insured: JNS Media Specialists Inc. BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM BLANKET ENDORSEMENTS Additional Insureds When Required by Written Contract, Written Agreement or Permit The person(s) or organization(s) identified in Paragraphs a. through f. below are additional insureds when you have agreed, in a written contract, written agreement or because of a permit issued by a state or political subdivision, that such a person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, provided the damage occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement, or the issuance of the permit. A person or organization is an additional insured under this provision only for that period of time require by the contract, agreement or permit. a) Vendors b) Any express warranty unauthorized by you; c) Lessors Of Land or Premises d) Architects, Engineers or Surveyors e) Permits Issued By State or Political Subdivisions f) Any Other Party not insured in A through E above Primary And Non-Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and will not seek contribution from that other insurance. Waiver Of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver Of Subrogation) If the insured has waived any rights of recovery against any person or organization for all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, we also waive that right, provided the insured waived their rights of recovery against such person or organization in a contract, agreement or permit that was executed prior to the injury or damage. FORM SS 00 08 04 05 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 JNS Media Specialists Inc Policy#BA040000060196 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 JNS Media Specialists Inc. Policy#BA040000060196 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 MCA04440913 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by the endorsement. SECTION IV BUSINESSS AUTO CONDITIONS, A. Loss Conditions, 5. Transfer of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us, the following is added: We waive any right of recovery we may have against any person or organization to the extent applies only to the person or organization designated in such contract. JANS Media Specialists Inc. Policy#BA040000060196 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 t. I A, '% - - S.. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT A9035 COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES (ON CALL) THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and entered into on January 10, 2022, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and JNS Media Specialists, Inc. dba JNS Next Creative & Media Hub ("Contractor"). City and Contractor are individually referred to as "Party" and are collectively referred to as the "Parties". RECIT ALS A. City requires the services of a Communications Services Contractor, for Communications, Marketinq and Social Media Services, ("Project"). B. Contractor has submitted to City a proposal to provide Communications, Marketinq and Social Media Services to City under the terms of this Agreement. C. Based on its experience, education, training, and reputation, Contractor is qualified and desires to provide the necessary services to City for the Pro3ect. D. City desires to retain the services of Contractor for the Project. 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 CONTRACTOR SERVICES 1.I Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide services to City as described in the Scope of Services/Work attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference (the "Services" or "Work"). Exhibit "A" includes the agreed upon schedule of performance and the schedule of fees. Contractor warrants that the Services shall be performed in a competent, professional, and satisfactory manner consistent with the level oj care and skill ordinarily exercised by high quality, experienced, and well qualified members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. 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. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes and ordinances and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations when performing the Services. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. 1.3 Licenses and Permits. Contractor 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, Contractor warrants that it has carefully considered how the Work should be performed and fully understands the DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Work under this Agreement. TIME FOR COMPLETION 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 schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A." 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. COMPENSATION OF CONTRACTOR 3.I Compensation of Contractor. Contractor shall be compensated and reimbursed for the services rendered under this Agreement in accordance with the schedule of fees set forth in Exhibit "B". The total amount of Compensation shall not 3.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, Contractor 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 "B" For authorized services performed. City shall pay Contractor for all expenses stated in the invoice that are approved by City and consistent with this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of receipt of Contractor's invoice. 3.3 . In the event any change or changes in the Services is requested by City, Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, speci$ing 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 Contractor's profession. 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. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 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 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; DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 (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 oT the enforced delay when and if, in the Contract Officer's ludgment, such delay is 3ustified. 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. 4.4 Term. Llnless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of twelve months, commencing on January 10, 2022, and ending on January 9, 2023, with a one- year option to renew at the City's sole discretion. 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 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. If the termination is for cause, the City shall have the right to take whatever steps it deems necessary to correct Contractor's deficiencies and charge the cost thereof to Contractor, who shall be liable for the full cost of the City's corrective action. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to City. COORDINATION OF WORK 5.1 Representative of Contractor. The following principal of Contractor is designated as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act and make all decisions in its behalf with respect to the specified Services: Risseth Lora, Vice President of Branding and Strategy. 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 Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services under this Agreement. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Contractor without prior written approval of the Contract Officer. 5.2 Contract Officer. The Contract designee ("Contract Officer"). Contractor Officer fully informed of the progress of the Officer shall be the City Manager or his/her shall be responsible for keeping the Contract performance of the Services. Contractor shall DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 Aqainst Subcontractinq or Assiqnment. 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 rs 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. 5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Contractor, its agents or employees, perform the Services required, except as otherwise specified. Contractor shall perform all requrred Servtces as an tndependent 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 obligattons as are consistent with that role; however, City shall have the right to review Contractor's work product, result, and advice. Contractor 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. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due personnel in connection with their performance under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respechng such personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers compensation insurance. Contractor shall not have any authority to bind City in any manner. 5.5 Personnel. Contractor agrees to assign the following individuals to perform the services rn this Agreement. Contractor shall not alter the assignment oF the following personnel without the pnor 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 Contractor by providing written notice to Contractor. Name:Title: Risseth Lora Vice President of Branding & Strategy David Wells Vice President of Communications Ronny Henderson Senior Director of Marketing Nichole Robison Marketing Specialist 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 by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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, I 774 and I 775), 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 Pro3ect and requtre the same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Agreement may also be sub3ect 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. INSURANCE Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of insurance as set forth in the attached Exhibit "C", incorporated herein by reFerence. INDEMNIFICATION. 7.I Indemnification. 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 "lndemnified 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 in3uries 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 app!icable statute of limitations or, iT an action is timely filed, until such action is final. 7.2 Design Professional Services Indemnification and Reimbursement. If Contractor's obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Contractor's performance 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, DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 final adjudication by a court of competent 3urisdiction, Contractor's liability For such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Contractor's proportionate percentage of fault. RECORDS AND REPORTS 8.1 . Contractor 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 . 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 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 0wnership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City. Contractor shall deliver all above-referenced documents 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 or ownership of the documents and materials. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for Contractor's own use. Contractor 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 Contractor in the performance of Services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. 8.5 Audit and Inspection of Records. Affer 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. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT 9.I 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. Lega! 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 3urisdiction of such court in the event of such action. DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 oT this Agreement are for convenience and idenhfication purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs. 9.3 . 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 Contractor. 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 Riqhts 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 Leqal 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 3udgment, or any other remedy consistent with the purposes oF this Agreement. 9.6 Attorney Fees. In the event any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Agreement results in litigation or any non-3udicial 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. 10. CITYOFFICERSANDEMPLOYEES:NON-DISCRIMINATION IO.I Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, 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 Contractor 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 oT 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. 10.3 Covenant Aqainst 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 origin, immigration status, cultural or linguistic DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 condiUon 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. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11.1 . 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 wriUng. To City:City of Palm Springs Attention: City Manager/ City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 To Contractor:JNS Next Creative & Media Hub Attention: Risseth Lora, Vice President of Branding & Strategy 78080 Calle Estado, Ste. 201 La Quinta, CA 92253 11.2 Inteqrated Aqreement. 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 sub3ect matter in this Agreement. 11.3 Amendment. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless through written agreement signed 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 unenforceab!e by valid 3udgment or decree of a court of competent 3urisdiction, 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 . 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 . The persons executing this Agreement on behalT 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. 11.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. [8!GNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 SIGNATURE PAGE TO AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND JNS MEDIA SPECIALISTS, INC., DBA JNS NEXT CREATIVE & MEDIA HUB IN WITNESS WHERF,OF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. CONTRACTOR: sy:,)jJjSl,ia.i5eJy( Date: / /4/.>op,;)i Date: (2nd signature required for Corporations) AIIIQ O:l2 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS: APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: Date:Item No.Agreement No. APPROVED AS TO FORM:ATTEST: Jeffrey S. Ballinger, CQ Attorney Anthony Mejia, City Clerk APPROVED: BY: Date: City Manager - over $50,000 Deputy/Assistant City Manager - up to $50,000 Director - up to $25,000 Manager - up to $5,000 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308D 1/6/2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 EXH BIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 SCOPE OF WORK 1.I Background: The City of Palm Springs, with a full-time population of 48,000, is a world-famous resort destination in Southern California's Coachella Valley-and home to one oF the most progressive City Council's in California. More than ever, with the majority of residents and stakeholders relying on communications and digital platforms to get information about the operations and policy of Palm Springs local government, City initiatives and special events, it is important for the City of Palm Springs to have proFessional on-call communications, marketing, graphic design and video content production services. This contract will supplement the City's Communications team in the planning and execution of high-quality strategic communications and public affairs content and messaging through a variety of online channels and marketing tactics. 1.2 Scope: The Contractor will provide a full range of communications, marketing services that include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Communications - Proposer will assist City's Communications team engage the Palm Springs community by assisting with the development oT communications and public affairs planning, messaging and strategy to highlight important City policies, initiatives and city events through the development of mailers, surveys, videos and other communications and markehng tools as needed. 11. Social Media and Video Content Support - Proposer will provide support for the City's current social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and the Palm Springs public access television station Social Media Tasks include: a. Strategic social media plan b. Development of a content calendar c. Creation and execution of social media content for all platforms (writing, graphic design, animation, video production and research services) d. Dashboard metrics analysis and reporting e. Ongoing engagement 111. Paid and Orqanic Diqital Marketinq Services - Proposer will support City programs and initiatives by producing marketing plans, strategies and video and graphic design content as needed. Digital Marketing Services Tasks include: a. Organic and paid digital strategy development b. Media planning and buying c. Targeting and audience development d. Creating dashboards, analyzing metrics and optimization recommendations e. Production of video and graphic design content to support digital marketing campaigns DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 f. Monthly budget and results reports Marketing Services Tasks include: a. Design print and digital ads as well as other collateral materials b. Create power points and content to support ongoing campaigns c. Copywriting and content development to be used across various platforms V. As-Needed External Affairs Support Seivices - Proposer will be available to provide a variety of support services for City inihatives. External Affairs Support Tasks Include a. Market research and public opinion polling and surveys b. Photographic and video production services c. Graphic design services 1.3 Compensation: Work will be compensated on a hourly rate basis. Contract pricing includes all labor, expenses, and incidentals to complete the work outlined in the contract scope. The Contractor may request monthly payments based on the work completed for the previous month as long as a detailed progress report is provided to support the amount requested. No additional compensation will be due by the City unless the contract is modified for additional work requested by the City. DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 EXHIBIT B Schedule of Fees DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 ATT ACHMENT "E" COST PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP 08-22) COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES (ON CALL) THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND 8UBMITTED IN SEPARATE ELECTRONIC FILE #2 "Cost Proposal", with Electronic File #1, Technical/Work Proposal") ITEM DESCRIPTION EST HOURS UNIT RATE TOTAL 1 Various Tasks as outlined in the Scope of Work 500 HRS $95.00 $47,500 Certified by: JNS Media Specialists, Inc., d/b/a JNS Next Creative & Media Hub Firm Name: JNS Next Creative & Media Hub Signature of Authorized Person: Printed Name: Garry Saqe President/CEO Title: Date: 12/13/2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 EXHIBIT "C" INSURANCE PROVISIONS Including Verification of Coverage, Sufficiency of Insurers, Errors and Omissions Coverage, Minimum Scope of Insurance, Deductibles and Self-lnsured Retentions, and Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds) DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 INSURANCE 1. Procurement and Maintenance of Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain public liability and property damage insurance against all claims for in3uries against persons or damages to property resulting from Contractor's performance under this Agreement. Contractor 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. Contractor 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 Contractor'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: 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 Contractor has no employees, Contractor shall complete the City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement form. 3. Primary Insurance. For any claims related to this Agreement, Contractor'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, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be in excess of Contractor'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 Coveraqe. If Errors & Omissions Insurance is required, and if Contractor provides claims made proFessional liability insurance, Contractor 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 Contractor's DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 affer completion of Contractor's services under this Agreement. Contractor shall also be required to provide evidence to City of the purchase of the required tail insurance or continuation of the professional liability policy. 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 Vll, or better, unless otherwise acceptable to the City. 6. Verification of Coveraqe. Contractor 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 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: 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 n6n-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. "Shou!d 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12 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 agenUbroker 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. 7. Deductibles and Self-lnsured 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) Contractor 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. Contractor 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: AD2602D2-C9FB-4A07-B0BE-9C3CD0C7308DDocuSign Envelope ID: 78648100-17E7-4B9C-AF88-03E01B2E1B12