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WITH MICHAEL BUCCINO ASSOCIATES, INC.
CITY PROJECT 13-09, REPLACEMENT OF PALM TREES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The following article of Agreement No. 6433 are hereby amended to read as follows:
1.1 Scope of Services—See attached Exhibit"A", Scope of Work and Schedule of Fees
3.1 Compensation of Consultant—The total amount of Compensation shall not exceed Ten
Thousand Five-Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($10,560.00).
Agreement Number: 6433
Original Approval: November 7, 2013
Original Contract Amount: $ 5,750.00
Amount of Previous Increase(s) $ 0.00
Amount of this increase: $ 4,810.00
Amended Total: $10,560.00
Account Numbers: 00 1-2451-43240 ($4,810.00)
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Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 1, all terms and provisions of
Agreement No. 6433 remain in full force and effect.
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
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Clerk
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Assistant City Manger
CONTRACTOR:
Michael Buccino Associates, Inc. By:
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APPROVED BY DEPARMENT HEAD
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ITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Work, Schedule of Fees, and Schedule of Performance
SCOPE OF WORK
General Scope of Work: Consultant shall provide professional landscape architectural
services to develop specifications and drawings for the removal of specified trees and
replacement in various locations in the City of Palm Springs.
1. Visit each site to observe the condition of the surrounding hardscape, and the
potential hazards or difficulties in removing and replacing the palms. Determine
whether or not any hardscape needs repair/replacement.
2. Prepare draft specifications addressing the following items:
A. Specification of general conditions items, such as: insurance, bonding,
mobilization, traffic control, pedestrian safety and property protection.
B. Specification for palm tree removal and removal of any damaged hardscape
(concrete, pavers, and curbs), irrigation and electrical. Includes description of
disposal options.
C. Specifications for repair of hardscape, irrigation and electrical/lighting prior to
planting new palms.
D. Specifications for planting new 18 feet minimum height Washingtonia filiferas.
E. 90-day maintenance specification and final review by the City.
F. Prepare drawings/diagrams for each site depicting hardscape demolition, if any.
3. Prepare final specifications incorporating City comments.
4. Prepare bid forms for inclusion with the City's request for bids from contractors.
5. Administer Construction Contract.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
1. Draft and final specifications (items 1-4 above) $5,500.00
2. Deliverables Budget which may include printing, construction $ 250.00
documents.
3. Administer Construction Contract $4,810.00
Note: All design fees are lump sum, not to exceed. All services shall be provided as described
in the Scope of Work, as required in the City's Request for Proposals solicitation document and
Consultant's Work Proposal, for the fixed fees indicated above, regardless of the total actual
hours required to perform the services.
Consultant shall provide monthly invoices identifying progress made, and indicate percentage
completion of the tasks identified for payment purposes.
Reimbursable expenses are in addition to the compensation for basic and extra services and
include actual expenditures made by Landscape Architect and employees and consultants in the
interest of the project, such as printing and mailing costs. Reimbursable expenses will be billed
at the cost plus 18% for bookkeeping and handling.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and
entered into on March �O , 2014, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter
city and municipal corporation ("City"), and Michael Buccino Associates ("Consultant"). City
and Consultant are individually referred to as "Party" and are collectively referred to as the
"Parties".
RECITALS
A. City requires the services of a design Consultant to rework the irrigation in
uptown tree-wells ("Project").
B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal to provide design services, to City
under the terms of this Agreement.
C. Based on its experience, education, training, and reputation, Consultant is
qualified and desires to provide the necessary services to City for the Project.
D. City desires to retain the services of Consultant for the Project.
In consideration of these promises and mutual agreements, City agrees as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. CONSULTANT SERVICES
1.1 Scone of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide design services to City as described in the Scope of
Services/Work attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference (the
"services" or "work"). Exhibit "A" includes the agreed upon schedule of performance and the
schedule of fees. Consultant warrants that all services and work shall be performed in a
competent, professional, and satisfactory manner consistent with prevailing industry standards.
In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of Services/Work
and the terms set forth in this Agreement, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall govern.
1.2 Compliance with Law. Consultant services rendered under this Agreement shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes and ordinances and all lawful
orders, rules, and regulations.
1.3 Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such
licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services
required by this Agreement.
1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that
it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully understands the
facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
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2. TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of the services to be performed by Consultant is an essential
condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently the work of this
Agreement according to the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A."
Consultant shall not be accountable for delays in the progress of its work caused by any
condition beyond its control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant. Delays shall not
entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the party responsible for the
delay.
3. COMPENSATION OF CONSULTANT
3.1 Compensation of Consultant. Consultant shall be compensated and reimbursed
for the services rendered under this Agreement in accordance with the schedule of fees set forth
in Exhibit "A". The total amount of Compensation shall not exceed $13,700 plus $500 for
reimbursable expenses.
3.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Consultant wishes to receive
payment, Consultant shall submit to City an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the
invoice, no later than the first working day of such month, in the form approved by City's
finance director. Payments shall be based on the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit "A" for
authorized services performed. City shall pay Consultant for all expenses stated in the invoice
that are approved by City and consistent with this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of receipt
of Consultant's invoice.
3.3 Chances. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services/Work is
requested by City, Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, specifying all
proposed amendments, including, but not limited to, any additional fees. An amendment may be
entered into:
A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents, work product, or
work,when required by the enactment or revision of any subsequent law; or
B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not
customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Consultant's profession.
3.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to, and contingent upon, funds being
appropriated by the City Council of City for each fiscal year. If such appropriations are not
made,this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to City.
4. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
4.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
4.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered under this Agreement shall be
performed under the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A." Any time
period extension must be approved in writing by the Contract Officer.
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4.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered under this
Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant, if Consultant notifies the Contract
Officer within ten (10) days of the commencement of such condition. Unforeseeable causes
include, but are not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the government, fires,
earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, and
unusually severe weather. After Consultant notification, the Contract Officer shall investigate
the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the services
for the period of the enforced delay when and if, in the Contract Officer's judgment, such delay
is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties
to this Agreement.
4.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 12 months,
commencing on March 17, 2014, and ending on March 16, 2015, unless extended by mutual
written agreement of the parties.
4.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City may terminate this Agreement
at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Where
termination is due to the fault of Consultant and constitutes an immediate danger to health,
safety, and general welfare, the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined
by the City. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all
services except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall
be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination
and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer after such notice. Consultant may
terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30)days written notice to City.
5. COORDINATION OF WORK
5.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principal of Consultant is
designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act and make all
decisions in its behalf with respect to the specified services and work: Michael Buccino (name),
Landscape Architect (title). It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge,
education, capability, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for
City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during
the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time
to personally supervise the services under this Agreement. The foregoing principal may not be
changed by Consultant without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.
5.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or his/her
designee ("Contract Officer"). Consultant shall be responsible for keeping the Contract Officer
fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services. Consultant shall refer any
decisions that must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified, any
approval of City shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
5.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience,
knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees,
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were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall
not contract with any other individual or entity to perform any services required under this
Agreement without the City's express written approval. In addition, neither this Agreement nor
any interest may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior
written approval of City.
5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any
control over the manner, mode, or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform
the services required, except as otherwise specified. Consultant shall perform all required
services as an independent contractor of City and shall not be an employee of City and shall
remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are
consistent with that role; however, City shall have the right to review Consultant's work product,
result, and advice. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of
its agents or employees are agents or employees of City.
5.5 Personnel. Consultant agrees to assign the following individuals to perform the
services in this Agreement. Consultant shall not alter the assignment of the following personnel
without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. Acting through the City Manager, the
City shall have the unrestricted right to order the removal of any personnel assigned by
Consultant by providing written notice to Consultant.
Name: Title:
Michael Buccino Landscape Architect
6. INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of insurance
as set forth in the attached Exhibit "B", incorporated herein by reference.
7. INDEMNIFICATION.
7.1 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
defend (at Consultant's sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified
Parties"), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs,
judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses
including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to
Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Consultant's employees included), for
damage to property, including property owned by City, from any violation of any federal, state,
or local law or ordinance, and from errors and omissions committed by Consultant, its officers,
employees, representatives, and agents, that arise out of or relate to Consultant's performance
under this Agreement. This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents,
and volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in
this Agreement be construed to limit Consultant's indemnification obligation or other liability
under this Agreement. Consultant's indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or
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earlier termination of this Agreement until all actions against the Indemnified Parties for such
matters indemnified are fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations or, if an
action is timely filed, until such action is final. This provision is intended for the benefit of third
party Indemnified Parties not otherwise a party to this Agreement.
7.2 Design Professional Services Indemnification and Reimbursement. If the
Agreement is determined to be a "design professional services agreement" and Consultant is a
"design professional" under California Civil Code Section 2782.8, then:
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
(at Consultant's sole cost and expense), protect and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers and all other public agencies whose approval of the
project is required, (individually "Indemnified Party"; collectively "Indemnified Parties") against
any and all liabilities, claims,judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, costs, demands, orders
and penalties (collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries or
death of persons (Consultant's employees included) and damage to property, which Claims arise
out of, pertain to, or are related to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of
Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors, or arise from Consultant's negligent,
reckless or willful performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or
condition of this Agreement ("Indemnified Claims"), but Consultant's liability for Indemnified
Claims shall be reduced to the extent such Claims arise from the negligence, recklessness or
willful misconduct of the City and its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers.
B. The Consultant shall require all non-design-professional sub-contractors,
used or sub-contracted by Consultant to perform the Services or Work required under this
Agreement, to execute an Indemnification Agreement adopting the indemnity provisions in sub-
section 7.1 in favor of the Indemnified Parties. In addition, Consultant shall require all non-
design-professional sub-contractors, used or sub-contracted by Consultant to perform the
Services or Work required under this Agreement, to obtain insurance that is consistent with the
Insurance provisions as set forth in this Agreement, as well as any other insurance that may be
required by Contract Officer.
8. RECORDS AND REPORTS
8.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer
reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement, or as the
Contract Officer shall require.
8.2 Records. Consultant shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all
time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement. Consultant
shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the services required
by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services.
The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable
times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such
records.
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83 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement
shall be the property of City. Consultant shall deliver all above-referenced documents to City
upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant shall
have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by
City of its full rights or ownership of the documents and materials. Consultant may retain copies
of such documents for Consultant's own use. Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use
the concepts embodied in such documents.
8.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this
Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract
Officer.
8.5 Cost Records. Consultant shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee
time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred while performing
under this Agreement. Consultant shall make such materials available at its offices at all
reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final
payment for inspection by City and copies shall be promptly furnished to City upon request.
9. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
9.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to
validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this
Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of
California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to
submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.
9.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its
fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties. The
terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the Parties.
Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil
Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be
employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections
and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall
not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.
9.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a non-
defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.
No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render unnecessary City's consent to
or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant. Any waiver by either party of any default must
be in writing. No such waiver shall be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any
other provision of this Agreement.
9.4 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and
remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the
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parties are cumulative. The exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies
shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or
remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
9.5 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take
legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to recover damages for
any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, a
declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
10. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
10.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City
shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any
default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or its
successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
10.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of the City shall have any direct or
indirect financial interest in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in
any decision relating to the Agreement which effects their financial interest or the financial
interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he/she is, directly or indirectly,
interested in violation of any state statute or regulation. Consultant warrants that Consultant 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 Aeainst Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself,
its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be
no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement
regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
status, disability, sexual orientation,national origin, or ancestry.
11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that
either party desires, or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in
writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth
below. Notice shall be deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing
if mailed as provided in this Section. Either party may change its address by notifying the other
party of the change of address in writing.
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To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager/City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Consultant: Michael Buccino
Michael Buccino Associates
77734 Country Club Dr., Suite A-2
Palm Desert, Ca. 92211
11.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the
parties and supersedes all other written agreements.
11.3 Amendment. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be
binding unless through written agreement by all Parties.
11.4 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be
a interpreted in such a manners to be effective and valid under applicable law. In the event that
any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this
Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining
phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted
to carry out the intent of the parties.
11.5 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Parties' successors and assignees.
11.6 Third Party Beneficiary. Except as may be expressly provided for in this
Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement
be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party
beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party to this Agreement.
11.7 Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as though fully set forth in this Agreement and each Party acknowledges and agrees
that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.
11.8 Authori . The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of Parties and that by
so executing this Agreement the Parties are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates
stated below.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK
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Schedule of Fees
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Schedule of Performance
Scope: See attached proposal dated January 23, 2014
Fees: Shall be per proposal not to exceed $13,700 plus $500 for reimbursable
expenses.
Schedule: Contractor shall endeavor to mobilize and respond to small project needs
within 48 hours of Notice To Proceed. Work to be completed within four (4) months.
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MICHHL BUCINO ASSOCIATES
landscape Architecture
January 23, 2014
Mr. Al Smoot
Special Projects Coordination
City of Palm Springs
P.O. Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Re: Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services
Dear Al:
In accordance with your request I am herewith submitting this proposal for
landscape architectural services as would relate to the landscape
redevelopment of the existing palm tree planters between Alejo Road and
Tamarisk Road on both sides of North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs,
California.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work for this project will consist of each one of the planters
along the street. It will include the softscape (planting and soil cover). We
will work very closely with you throughout our service.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
A. Design Phase — We will prepare design studies for review as
necessary. We will also prepare a preliminary landscape budget for your
review. Upon your acceptance of these studies we will prepare a hard-line
drawing of the final design. We will submit our drawings for approval to the
local governing agencies as necessary. We will attend all necessary
meetings with the City of Palm Springs.
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B. Construction Documents and Specifications — We will prepare
drawings as necessary to enable construction of the landscape design. These
will consist of the following: irrigation plan, planting plan and
specifications.
C. Project Construction — I will make periodic trips to the site during
the construction process to see that the work is being carried on in
accordance with our plans and specifications.
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION
Our compensation for the above services will be in accordance with the
following schedule:
A. Design Phase $5,500.00
Commencement fee $3,000.00
Completion of phase $2,500.00
B. Construction Documents
Our compensation for this portion of
our service will be the lump sum of $5,300.00
C. Project Construction
This time will be rendered upon your
request for the lump sum of $2,900.00
TOTAL $13,700.00
All reproduction work will be billed at cost plus 18%. Travel by auto
authorized by client, out of the.desert area, will be billed at 55.5 cents per
mile. You will be billed monthly based on the work accomplished during
that period. Bills not paid within 30 days will accrue interest at the rate of
1.5% per month.
Consultants: Should the services of outside consultants be asked for and
required, such as a structural engineer, or plant pathologist, they will be
billed at cost plus 15%.
Work extra to this contract: Should it be necessary to perform services
outside the scope of this contract, these services will be rendered upon your
request in accordance with the following hourly rate schedule:
Landscape Architect Principal's time $185.00
Landscape Architect Assistant's time $ 85.00
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Required Information:
Needed will be a current layout drawing of the project scope areas locating
property lines and the existing hardscape elements drawn to scale. In the
event that current layout drawings are not available from the City we will
arrange for a site survey to gather the information necessary to proceed with
our work. Our fee for this will be the direct cost for the survey plus 15% for
our management of the work.
If the above proposal meets with your approval, please signify acceptance by
signing a copy and returning one to me along with your commencement fee.
After 30 days from the date of this proposal, if not signed, the offer to
perform the described services and specific details of these services will be
withdrawn.
Respectfully submitted,
ichael Buccino, President
Michael Buccino Associates, Inc.
CLIENT DATE
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EXHIBIT "B"
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Including
Verification of Coverage,
Sufficiency of Insurers,
Errors and Omissions Coverage,
Minimum Scope of Insurance,
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions, and
Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds)
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INSURANCE
1. Procurement and Maintenance of Insurance. Consultant shall procure and
maintain public liability and property damage insurance against all claims for injuries against
persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
Consultant shall procure and maintain all insurance at its sole cost and expense, in a form and
content satisfactory to the City, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall also carry workers' compensation insurance in accordance with California
workers' compensation laws. Such insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the
term of this Agreement, including any extensions. Such insurance shall not be cancelable
without thirty(30) days advance written notice to City of any proposed cancellation. Certificates
of insurance evidencing the foregoing and designating the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers as additional named insureds by original endorsement shall be
delivered to and approved by City prior to commencement of services. The procuring of such
insurance and the delivery of policies, certificates, and endorsements evidencing the same shall
not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's obligation to indemnify City, its elected officials,
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
2. Minimum Scooe 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
X is not required;
4. Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory amount as required by
the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million
dollars $1 million per occurrence. If Consultant has no employees, Consultant shall complete the
City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement form.
3. Primary Insurance. For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's
insurance coverage shall be primary with respect to the City and its respective elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City
and its respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be in excess
of Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. For Workers' Compensation and
Employer's Liability Insurance only, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and
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contribution it may have against City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers.
4. Errors and Omissions Coverage. If Errors & Omissions Insurance is required,
and if Consultant provides claims made professional liability insurance, Consultant shall also
agree in writing either(1) to purchase tail insurance in the amount required by this Agreement to
cover claims made within three years of the completion of Consultant's services under this
Agreement, or (2) to maintain professional liability insurance coverage with the same carrier in
the amount required by this Agreement for at least three years after completion of Consultant's
services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also be required to provide evidence to City of
the purchase of the required tail insurance or continuation of the professional liability policy.
5. Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required in this Agreement shall be provided
by authorized insurers in good standing with the State of California. Coverage shall be provided
by insurers admitted in the State of California with an A.M. Best's Key Rating of B++, Class
VII, or better,unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
6. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with both certificates of
insurance and endorsements, including additional insured endorsements, effecting all of the
coverages required by this Agreement. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a
person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All proof of insurance is to be
received and approved by the City before work commences. City reserves the right to require
Consultant's insurers to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at
any time. Additional insured endorsements are not required for Errors and Omissions and
Workers' Compensation policies.
Verification of Insurance coverage may be provided by: (1) an approved General and/or
Auto Liability Endorsement Form for the City of Palm Springs or(2) an acceptable Certificate of
Liability Insurance Coverage with an approved Additional Insured Endorsement with the
following endorsements stated on the certificate:
1. "The City of Palm Springs, its officials, employees, and agents are named as an
additional insured... " ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract Na" or 'for any and all
work performed with the City"may be included in this statement).
2. "This insurance is primary and non-contributory over any insurance or self-
insurance the City may have..." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract Na" or 'for any
and all work performed with the City" may be included in this statement).
3. "Should any of the above described policies be canceled before the expiration
date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the Certificate Holder
named." Language such as, "endeavor to" mail and "but failure to mail 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.
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4. Both the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall contain
the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers.
In addition to the endorsements listed above, the City of Palm Springs shall be named the
certificate holder on the policies.
All certificates of insurance and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City
before work commences. All certificates of insurance must be authorized by a person with
authority to bind coverage, whether that is the authorized agentibroker or insurance underwriter.
Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work shall not waive the
Consultant's obligation to provide them.
7. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the City prior to commencing any work or
services under this Agreement. At the option of the City, either (1) the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or (2) Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
Certificates of Insurance must include evidence of the amount of any deductible or self-insured
retention under the policy. Consultant guarantees payment of all deductibles and self-insured
retentions.
8. Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds). This insurance applies
separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to
the limits of the insurer's liability.
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
MICHAEL BUCCINO ASSOCIATES, INC.
REPLACEMENT OF PALM TREES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CP#13-09
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES (the "Agreement') is made
and entered into this'17" day of hlo-c."n!E 2013, by and between the City of
Palm Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation ("City', and Michael
Buccino Associates, Inc., a California corporation ('Consultant").
RECITALS
A. City requires professional landscape architectural services to develop
specifications for the removal and replacement of specific Palm Trees in various
locations in the City of Palm Springs. ("Project").
B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal to provide Landscape
Architectural Services to City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
C. Based on its experience, education, training, and reputation, Consultant is
qualified to provide the necessary services to City for the Project and desires to provide
such services.
D. City desires to retain the services of Consultant for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements
contained herein, City agrees to retain and does hereby retain Consultant and
Consultant agrees to provide services to the City as follows:
AGREEMENT
I. CONSULTANT SERVICES
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide Landscape Architectural 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 Nvork'), which includes the agreed
upon schedule of_performance and the schedule of fees. Consultant warrants that all
services and work shall be performed in a competent, professional, and satisfactory
manner in accordance with all standards prevalent in the industry. In the event of any
inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of Servicewwork and the
terms set fortis in the main body of this Agreement,the terms set forth in the main body
! of this Agreement shall govern.
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1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this Agreement shall
be provided by Consultant in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, statutes and ordinances.and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations promulgated
thereunder.
1.3 Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and
expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the,
performance of the services required by this Agreement.
ORIGINAL BID
ANDIOR AGREEWNT
1.4 Familiarity with Work By executing this Agreement, Consultant
warrants that it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully
understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work
under this Agreement.
2. TIME FOR COMPLETION.
The time for completion of the services to be performed by Consultant is an
essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and
dillgently the work of this Agreement according to the agreed upon schedule of
performance set forth in Exhibit "A." Consultant shall not be accountable for delays in
the progress of its work caused by any condition beyond its control and without the fault
or negligence of Consultant. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional
compensation regardless of the party responsible for the delay.
3. COMPENSATION OF CONSULTANT
3.1 Compensation of Consultant. For the services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated and reimbursed, in accordance with
the schedule of fees set forth in Exhibit "A," which total amount shall not exceed (Five
thousand seven hundred fifty dollars) $5,750.00
3.2 Method of Payment In any month in which Consultant wishes to receive
payment, Consultant shall no later than the first working day of such month, submit to
City in the form approved by City's finance director, an invoice for services rendered
prior to the date of the invoice. Payments shall be based on the hourly rates as set forth
in Exhibit "A" for authorized services performed. City shall pay Consultant for all
expenses stated thereon, which are approved by City consistent with this Agreement,
within thirty (30) days of receipt of Consultant's invoice.
3.3 Chances. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of
Services/Work is requested by City, the parties hereto shall execute a written
amendment to this Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such
amendment, including, but not limited to, any additional fees. An amendment may be
entered into:
A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other
work product or work when documents or other work product or work is required by the
enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other
work product, or work;
B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or
not customarily famished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Consultant's
profession.
3.4 Appropriations. This Agreement Is subject to and contingent upon funds
being appropriated thereefore by the City Council of City for each fiscal year covered by
the Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically
terminate without penalty to City.
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4. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
4.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
4.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed pursuant to the agreed upon schedule of performance
set forth in Exhibit"A.' The extension of any time period must be approved in writing by
the Contract Officer.
4.3 Force Maleure. The time for performance of services to be rendered
pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of
Consultant, including, but not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the
government, fines, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes,
freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather if Consultant shall within ten (10)
days of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall
thereupon ascertain 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, and the Contract Officer's
determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement.
4.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until December 31,
2013, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.
5. COORDINATION OF WORK
5.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principal of Consultant is
hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to
act in its behalf with respect to the services and work specified herein and make all
decisions in connection therewith: Michael Buccino, President. It is expressly
understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of the
foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement
for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally
supervise the services hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by
Consultant without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.
5.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager, or
his/her designee. It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to keep the Contract Officer,
or his/her designee, fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services
and Consultant shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the Contract
Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder
shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
&3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment The experience,
knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its principals and
employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other individual or entity to perform in
whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of
City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or
transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City.
5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall
have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which Consultant, its agents or
employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein.
Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of
City and shall not be an employee of City and shall remain at all times as to City a
wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role,
however, City shall have the right to review Consultant's work product, result, and
advice. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its
agents or employees are agents or employees of City.
5.5 Personnel. Consultant agrees to assign the following individuals to
perform the services set forth herein. Consultant shall not alter the assignment of the
following personnel without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. Acting
through the City Manager, the City shall have the unrestricted right to order the removal
of any personnel assigned by Consultant by providing written notice to Consultant.
Name: Title:
Michael Buccino President
S. INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of
insurance as set forth in Exhibit"B,"which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein
by reference.
7. INDEMNIFICATION.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (at Consultant's
sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified Parties"), from
and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs,
judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and
expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but
not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Consultant's
employees included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, from
any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, and from errors and
omissions committed by Consultant, its officers, employees, representatives, and
agents, which Claims arise out of or are related to Consultant's performance under this
Agreement, but excluding such Claims arising from the negligence or willful misconduct
of the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. Under no
circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be
construed to limit Consultant's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder.
B. RECORDS AND REPORTS
8.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract
Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this
Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require.
8.2 Records. Consultant shall keep such books and records as shall be
necessary to properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the
Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer
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shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times,
including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such
records.
8.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of
the Contract Officer or h upon
p the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall
have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the
exercise by City of its full rights or ownership of the documents and materials
hereunder. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use.
Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein.
8.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services
under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without.the prior written approval of
the Contract Officer.
8.5 Cost Record . Consultant shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred while performing under this Agreement and shall make such materials
available at its offices at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for
three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by City and copies thereof
shall be promptly furnished to City upon request.
9. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
9.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both
as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State
of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in
relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of
Riverside, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and
Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in
the event of such action.
9.2 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a
non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as
a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render
unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant. Any
waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any
other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
9.3 Riohts 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 and the exercise by either party of one or more of such
rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the some or different times, of
any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
9A Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party
may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to
recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to
obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the
purposes of this Agreement.
9.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Tenn. City reserves the right to
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terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of
Consultant and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety, and general welfare,
the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined by the City. Upon
receipt of the notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services
hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer.
Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of
the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer
thereafter. Consultant may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty
(30) days written notice to City.
10. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
10.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee
of City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in the
event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the
Consultant or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terns of this
Agreement.
10.2 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and
for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them,
that there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in
connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of
race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national
origin, or ancestry.
11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or
communication 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. Either party may change its address by notifying
the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed
communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in
this Section.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: David J. Barakian
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Consultant Michael Buccino, President
Michael Buccino Associates, Inc.
77-734 Country Club Drive, Suite A-2
Palm Desert, CA 92211
11.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of
the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement.
11.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the
mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
11.4 Severabliity. In the event that any one or more of the phrases,
sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be
declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforneability 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 hereunder.
11.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that b so executi
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dates states! below.
"CITY"
City of Palm Springs
Date: 1012zih By: kL
David J. Barakian
City Engineer
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City Clerk
"CONSULTANT"
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APPROVED BY DEPARMENT HEAD
Exhibit"A"
Scope of Worts, Schedule of Fees, and Schedule of Performance
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
The Consultant shall provide the services required in accordance with the Consultants work
schedule, generally defined as:
10 working days to field measure and prepare base sheets
5 working days to prepare concept and draft specifications
5 working days for meetings and reviewlcomment by the City
10 working days to prepare the final documents
PALM TREE LOCATIONS
• North Palm Carryon (north of Yorba Road—east side)= 1
• North Palm Carryon(south of Via Olivera—east side)=1
• North Palm Canyon Cabrillo Road—east side)= 1
• North Palm Canyon 2000 NPC—east side)=1
• North Palen Canyon (across from 1875 NPC—east side)=1
• North Palm Canyon 41'tree south of Vista Chino,this tree is severely girdled—west side)= 1
• North Palm Canyon(®333 NPC in front of suite 205—north of Amado Road,west side)=1
• North Palm Canyon Amado Road,SE corner, bunch of trees(3), remove alydled tree on _
1 Removal only
• South Palen Canyon(2ntl and Ti tree south of Baristo Road,—east side)=2
• East Palm Canyon(West of Via Entrada—north side)= 1
• South Riverside Drive(@ bridge)=2
• South Palm Carryon(north of Morongo Road,a tree north,—west side)= 1
• Nash Indian Canyon Drive(across from Fire Station#1 —east side) = 1
• North Indian Canyon Drive(north of Amado Road—east side)= 1
• South Indian Canyon Drive(north of Ramon Road,446 Indian Canyon Drive—east side)= 1
• South Indian Canyon Drive(south of Tahquilz Canyon Way,in front of Hardrock Hates-east side)=1
Exhibtt'W'
Scope of Work, Schedule of Fees, and Schedule of Performance
SCOPE OF WORK
General Scope of Work: Consultant shall provide professional landscape architectural
services to develop specifications and drawings for the removal of specified trees and
replacement in various locations in the City of Palm Springs.
1. Visit each site to observe the condition of the surrounding hardscape, and the potential
hazards or difficultlos in removing and replacing the palms. Determine whether or not
any hardscape needs repair/replacement.
2_ Prepare draft specifications addressing the following items:
A. Specification of general conditions items, such as: insurance, banding, mobilization,
traffic control, pedestrian safety and property protection.
B. Specification for palm tree removal and removal of any damaged hardscape
(concrete, pavers, and curbs), irrigation and electrical_ Includes description of
disposal options.
C. Specifications for repair of hardscape, irrigation and electricalAighting prior to
planting new palms.
D. Specifications for planting new 18 feet minimum height Washingtonia fifferas.
E. 90-day maintenance specification and final review by the City.
F. Prepare drawings/diagrams for each site depicting hardscape demolition, if any.
3. Prepare final specifications incorporating City comments.
4. Prepare bid forms for inclusion with the City's request for bids from contractors.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
1. Draft and final specifications(items 1-4 above) $6,500.00
2. Deliverables Budget: $250.00. Deliverables may include printing,construction
documenbL
Note: All design fees are lump sum, not to exceed. All services shall be provided as described
in the Scope of Work, as required in the City's Request for Proposals solicitation document and
Consultant's Work Proposal, for the fixed fees indicated above, regardless of the total actual
hours required to perform the services.
Consultant shall provide monthly invoices identifying progress made, and indicate percentage
completion of the tasks identified for payment purposes.
Reimbursable expenses are in addition to the compensation for basic and extra services and
include actual expenditures made by Landscape Architect and employees and consultants in
the interest of the project, such as printing and mailing costs. Reimbursable expenses will be
billed at the cost plus 18%for bookkeeping and handling.
Exhibit "B"
Insurance Requirements
Insurance
Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, and submit
concurrently with its execution of this Agreement, in a form and content satisfactory to
the City, public liability and property damage insurance against all claims for injuries
against persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's performance under
this Agreement. Consultant shall also carry workers' compensation insurance in
accordance with Califomia workers' compensation laws. Such insurance shall be kept
in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, including any extension
thereof, and shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days advance written notice to
City of any proposed cancellation. Certificates of insurance evidencing the foregoing
and designating the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers as additional named insureds by original endorsement shall be delivered to
and approved by City prior to commencement of services. The procuring of such
insurance and the delivery of policies, certificates, and endorsements evidencing the
same shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's obligation to indemnify City,
its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The minimum amount of insurance
required hereunder 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; and,
4. Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory amount as
required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at
least one million dollars $1 million per occurrence. If Consultant has no employees,
Consultant shall complete the City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation
Insurance Requirement form.
For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's insurance coverage shall
be primary insurance as respects 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 Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. For Workers'
Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance only, the insurer shall waive all rights
of subrogation and contribution it may have against City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
Exhibit`B"
f Insurance Requirements
B. Errors and Omissions Coverage. If Consultant provides claims made
professional liability insurance, Consultant shall also agree in writing either (1) to
purchase tail insurance in the amount required by this Agreement to cover claims made
within three years of the completion of Consultant's services under this Agreement, or
(2) to maintain professional liability insurance coverage with the same carrier, or
equivalent coverage with another company, in the amount required by this Agreement
for at least three years after completion of Consultant's services under this Agreement.
Consultant shall also be required to provide evidence to City of the purchase of the
required tail insurance or continuation of the professional liability policy.
C. Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required herein 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 Califomia with an A.M. Bests Key Rating
of B++, Class VII, or better, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
D. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall famish City with both
certificates of insurance and endorsements, including additional insured endorsements,
effecting all of the coverages required by this Agreement. The certificates and
endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage
on its behalf. All proof of insurance is to be received and approved by the City before
work commences. City reserves the right to require Consultant's insurers to provide
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time. Additional
insured endorsements are not required for Emom 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:
1. "The City of Palm Springs, its officials, employees, and agents are named
as an additional insured..." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No._"or Tor
any and all work perknned with the City"may be included in this statement)
2. "This insurance is primary and non-contributory over any insurance or self-
insurance the City may have.." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No._" or
"for any and alf work performed with the City" may be included In this statement).
3. "Should any of the above described policies be canceled before the
expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the
Cerfificate 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.
Exhibit°B"
Insurance Requirements
4. . Both the Workers' Compensation and Employers! Liability policies shall
contain the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
In addition to the endorsements listed above, the City of Palm Springs shall be named
the certificate holder on the policies.
All certificates of insurance and endorsements are to be received and approved by the
City before work commences. All certificates of insurance must be authorized by a
person with authority to bind coverage, whether that is the authorized agent/broker or
insurance underwriter. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the
commencement of work shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them.
E. Deductibles and Self4nsured 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 the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or, Consultant
shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration, and defense expenses. Certificates of Insurance must include evidence
of the amount of any deductible or self-insured retention under the policy. Consultant
guarantees payment of all deductibles and self-insured retentions.
F. 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.